- Bible
- 1 Kings
- Chapter 11
- Verse 6
1 Kings 11:6
“And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Solomon did evil in the sight of the Lord,.... As idolatry is, nothing more provoking to him:
and went not fully…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 11:1-8
This is a sad story, and very surprising, of Solomon's defection and degeneracy.
I. Let us enquire into the occasions…