1 Kings 11:5

For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 11:5

BSB
Solomon followed Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians and Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites.
AKJV
For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites.
CPDV
For Solomon worshipped Ashtoreth, the goddess of the Sidonians, and Milcom, the idol of the Ammonites.
ERV
For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites.
NHEB
For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians, and after Chemosh the abomination of the Moabites, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites.
SMT
And Solomon will go after Ashtaroth the god of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites.

Commentary for 1 Kings 11:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Kings 11:5
Summary
Solomon worships pagan goddesses and deities
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Solomon pursues pagan worship
Estimated Time Period
c. 960 BC
Category
Judgment