1Ki 11:31-32 | MHM | STEP | v. 31-32 : Ahijah explained that God would take the kingdom away from Solomon’s family because of their idolatry and disobedience. However, one tribe (Judah) would remain with Solomon’s line for the sake of David and Jerusalem (1 Kings 11:31-32 ). This fulfilled God’s promise to David that his family would always have a “lamp” and remain a royal line (Psalm 132:17 ).

‏ 1 Kings 11:31-32

v. 31-32: Ahijah explained that God would take the kingdom away from Solomon’s family because of their idolatry and disobedience. However, one tribe (Judah) would remain with Solomon’s line for the sake of David and Jerusalem (1 Kings 11:31-32 ^a). This fulfilled God’s promise to David that his family would always have a “lamp” and remain a royal line (Psalm 132:17 ^b).

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