1 Kings 11:14

And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king’s seed in Edom.

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Interpretation

While Solomon kept close to God and to his duty, there was no enemy to give him uneasiness; but here we have an account of two. If against us, he can make us fear even the least, and the very grasshopper shall be a burden.

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This thought runs through 1 Kings 11:14-18.

1 Kings 11:14 1 Kings 11:15 1 Kings 11:16 1 Kings 11:17 1 Kings 11:18

Glossary

Edom Place: Biblical region. Modern identification: Buseira.