1 Kings 11:34 meaning and explanation

Nevertheless, I will not take the whole kingdom out of Solomon’s hand, because I have made him ruler all the days of his life for the sake of David My servant, whom I chose because he kept My commandments and statutes.

1 Kings 11:34, Berean Standard Bible

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These words come from the LORD through the prophet Ahijah, who has just torn a new cloak into twelve pieces to show Jeroboam that the kingdom will be divided. Verse 34 explains why the judgment is delayed: God will not remove the whole kingdom from Solomon while he lives, because of David his servant.

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