1Ki 11:1-4 | MHM | STEP | Solomon's Defection and Degeneracy. This section tells the sad and surprising story of Solomon’s fall from faithfulness to God. Even though he was wise and greatly blessed, Solomon began to turn away from the Lord . His story is a warning that anyone can fall if they do not guard their hearts, no matter how strong or wise they seem. v. 1-2 : Solomon loved many foreign women, even though God had warned the Israelites not to marry people from other nations (1 Kings 11:1-2 ). God’s law said kings should not have many wives (Deuteronomy 17:17 ), but Solomon ignored this. He married women from Moab, Ammon, Edom, Sidon, and the Hittites. He became very attached to them, loving them deeply, which led him into trouble.

‏ 1 Kings 11:1-4

Solomon's Defection and Degeneracy.

This section tells the sad and surprising story of Solomon’s fall from faithfulness to God. Even though he was wise and greatly blessed, Solomon began to turn away from the Lord. His story is a warning that anyone can fall if they do not guard their hearts, no matter how strong or wise they seem.

v. 1-2: Solomon loved many foreign women, even though God had warned the Israelites not to marry people from other nations (1 Kings 11:1-2 ^a). God’s law said kings should not have many wives (Deuteronomy 17:17 ^b), but Solomon ignored this. He married women from Moab, Ammon, Edom, Sidon, and the Hittites. He became very attached to them, loving them deeply, which led him into trouble.

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v. 3-4: Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines. These women influenced him and turned his heart away from God (1 Kings 11:3 ^c). As he grew older, he stopped being faithful and serious about worshipping the Lord. His heart was not perfect with God, and he did not follow Him fully like his father David did (1 Kings 11:4 ^d). Solomon’s love for his wives was stronger than his love for God, and he lost his first love and zeal.

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