Show Notes
1 Kings 11 reveals the tragic turning point in the life of King Solomon—and the beginning of the division of the Kingdom of Israel. After receiving unparalleled wisdom, wealth, and glory, Solomon's divided heart led him down a path of spiritual compromise that would ultimately change the future of Israel.
In this chapter of Prophets of Israel Daily, Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel explore the painful lessons, powerful warnings, and enduring hope found in one of the most consequential chapters in the Book of Kings.
In this chapter: • Solomon's divided heart and foreign alliances • The danger of spiritual compromise • Solomon's pagan shrines and the Mount of Corruption • Hadad, Rezon, Jeroboam, and the enemies raised against Solomon • Ahijah's torn garment and the coming division of Israel • The lamp of David, Jerusalem, and God's promise of hope
The question of 1 Kings 11 is deeply personal: Is my heart still shalem—whole? Solomon's story warns us how easily seemingly reasonable compromises can pull us away from God. Yet even in judgment, the lamp is still burning. From the hills of Judea to the streets of Jerusalem, we are witnessing the return of Israel to its Land and the enduring faithfulness of God's promises.
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