1 Kings 11:42 Meaning
And the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.
Context Explained
40Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.
41And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, are they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon?
42And the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.
43And Solomon slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.
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Related Cross References
1 Kings 11:42
This verse confirms the length of Solomon's reign.
Acts 13:20
Paul summarizes the history of Israel, including Solomon's reign.
1 Chronicles 29:27
Chronicles also records the duration of Solomon's reign.
Source: 1 Kings 11:42