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1 kings 11:38

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1 Kings 11:38

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do [that is] right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee, and build thee a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee.

1 Kings 11:38 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 11:38

Theological / Devotional

If thou. Jeroboam was a young man of promise. He had outstanding abilities that would make him a powerful leader and a strong influence for good, if he would walk in the ways of the Lord. God is not partial, but grants His blessings to all who are faithful to Him.

A sure house. The promise was conditional, and inasmuch as the condition was not met, it did not take effect. Disobedience is a foundation of sand, and no house built upon it can stand (Matt. 7:24–27). Jeroboam’s dynasty came to an end with his son Nadab (1 Kings 15:25, 28).

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