1 Kings 11:37

And I will take thee, and thou shalt reign according to all that thy soul desireth, and shalt be king over Israel.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 11:37

BSB

But as for you, I will take you, and you shall reign over all that your heart desires, and you will be king over Israel.

AKJV

And I will take you, and you shall reign according to all that your soul desires, and shall be king over Israel.

CPDV

And I will take you up, and you shall reign over all that your soul desires. And you shall be king over Israel.

ERV

And I will take thee, and thou shalt reign according to all that thy soul desireth, and shalt be king over Israel.

NHEB

I will take you, and you shall reign according to all that your soul desires, and shall be king over Israel.

SMT

And I will take thee, and thou shalt reign according to all which thy soul shall desire, and be king over Israel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 11:37

AndIwilltakeH3947VerbtheeandthoushaltreignH4427VerbaccordingtoallthatthysoulH5315Noun Feminine desirethH183VerbandshaltbekingH4428Noun MasculineoverIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 1 Kings 11:37

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Kings 11:37

Summary

Jeroboam offered kingship with freedom

Place

Israel

Event

Kingship offered to Jeroboam

Estimated Time Period

c. 930 BC