“Because of this, I will humble David’s descendants — but not forever.’”
1 Kings 11:39 (BSB)
Context Reading
37But as for you, I will take you, and you shall reign over all that your heart desires, and you will be king over Israel. 38If you listen to all that I command you, walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight in order to keep My statutes and commandments as My servant David did, then I will be with you. I will build you a lasting dynasty just as I built for David, and I will give Israel to you. 39Because of this, I will humble David’s descendants — but not forever.’” 40Solomon therefore sought to kill Jeroboam. But Jeroboam arose and fled to Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, where he remained until the death of Solomon. 41As for the rest of the acts of Solomon — all that he did, as well as his wisdom — are they not written in the Book of the Acts of Solomon?