1 Kings 11:3

And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines: and his wives turned away his heart.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 11:3

BSB
He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines-and his wives turned his heart away.
AKJV
And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines: and his wives turned away his heart.
CPDV
And for him, there were seven hundred wives, as if they were queens, and three hundred concubines. And the women turned aside his heart.
ERV
And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines: and his wives turned away his heart.
NHEB
He had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred secondary wives; and his wives turned away his heart.
SMT
And there will be to him seven hundred chief wives, and three hundred concubines: and his wives will turn his heart.

Commentary for 1 Kings 11:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Kings 11:3
Summary
Solomon accumulated many wives and concubines
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Solomon's massive harem described
Estimated Time Period
c. 960 BC
Category
Narrative