1 Kings 15:10
1 Kings 15:10 in Multiple Translations
and he reigned in Jerusalem forty-one years. His grandmother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom.
And forty and one years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom.
And forty and one years reigned he in Jerusalem: and his mother’s name was Maacah the daughter of Abishalom.
And he was king for forty-one years in Jerusalem; his mother's name was Maacah, the daughter of Abishalom.
He reigned in Jerusalem forty-one years. His grandmother's name was Maacah, daughter of Abishalom.
He reigned in Ierusalem one and fourtie yeere, and his mothers name was Maachah the daughter of Abishalom.
and forty and one years he hath reigned in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother [is] Maachah daughter of Abishalom.
He reigned forty-one years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Maacah the daughter of Abishalom.
And forty and one years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom.
And he reigned one and forty years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Maacha, the daughter of Abessalom.
He ruled in Jerusalem for 41 years. His grandmother was Maacah, the granddaughter of Absalom.
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1 Kings 15:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֤ים
וְ/אַחַת֙
שָׁנָ֔ה
מָלַ֖ךְ
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
וְ/שֵׁ֣ם
אִמּ֔/וֹ
מַעֲכָ֖ה
בַּת
אֲבִישָׁלֽוֹם
וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֤ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Conj | Adj
וְ/אַחַת֙
ʼechâd
H259
one
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
מָלַ֖ךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
וְ/שֵׁ֣ם
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-ms
אִמּ֔/וֹ
ʼêm
H517
mother
N-fs | Suff
מַעֲכָ֖ה
Maʻăkâh
H4601
Maacah
N-proper
בַּת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
אֲבִישָׁלֽוֹם
ʼĂbîyshâlôwm
H53
Absalom
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 15:10
וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֤ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Conj | Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
וְ/אַחַת֙
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Conj | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
מָלַ֖ךְ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
וְ/שֵׁ֣ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
אִמּ֔/וֹ
ʼêm
H517
"mother"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'mother' is used in the Bible to describe a female parent or a maternal figure. It can also refer to the source or origin of something, such as a river or a family. In some cases, it is used figuratively to describe a person's relationship to others.
Definition: 1) mother 1a) of humans 1b) of Deborah's relationship to the people (fig.) 1c) of animals 2) point of departure or division
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: dam, mother, [idiom] parting. See also: Genesis 2:24; 2 Kings 4:19; Psalms 22:10.
מַעֲכָ֖ה
Maʻăkâh
H4601
"Maacah"
N-proper
Maacah is a name that refers to a place in Syria, several Israelites, and some women, meaning 'oppression'. It's also the name of a city with a king in Israel. The name appears in the Bible as 'Maachah' or 'Maacah'.
Definition: Maachah = "oppression" a city with a king that continued within Israel Also named: ma.a.kha.ti (מַעֲכָתִי "Maacathite" H4602)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Maachah, Maachathites. See also H1038 (בֵּית מַעֲכָה). See also: Genesis 22:24; 1 Chronicles 7:15; 2 Chronicles 15:16.
בַּת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
אֲבִישָׁלֽוֹם
ʼĂbîyshâlôwm
H53
"Absalom"
N-proper
Absalom was a son of King David, mentioned in 2 Samuel 3:3, and had several half-brothers. He is also referred to as Abishalom in some translations. Absalom played a significant role in the United Monarchy period.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.3.3; son of: David (H1732) and Maacah (H4601I); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); father of: Tamar (H8559I); also called Abishalom at 1Ki.15.2,10; § Absalom or Abishalom = "my father is peace" 1) father-in-law of Rehoboam 2) third son of David, killer of first-born son Amnon, also leader of revolt against his father-David
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: Abishalom, Absalom. See also: 2 Samuel 3:3; 2 Samuel 16:16; Psalms 3:1.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 15:10
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 15:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 15:10
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 15:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 15:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 15:10
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 15:10
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 15:10
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 15:10
Context — Asa Reigns in Judah
8And Abijam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David, and his son Asa reigned in his place.
9In the twentieth year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Asa became king of Judah,
10and he reigned in Jerusalem forty-one years. His grandmother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom.
11And Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done. 12He banished the male shrine prostitutes from the land and removed all the idols that his fathers had made.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 15:2 | and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 15:13 | He also removed his grandmother Maacah from her position as queen mother because she had made a detestable Asherah pole. Asa chopped down the pole and burned it in the Kidron Valley. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 13:2 | and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Micaiah daughter of Uriel; she was from Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 11:20–21 | After her, he married Maacah daughter of Absalom, and she bore to him Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith. Rehoboam loved Maacah daughter of Absalom more than all his wives and concubines. In all, he had eighteen wives and sixty concubines, and he was the father of twenty-eight sons and sixty daughters. |
1 Kings 15:10 Summary
This verse tells us about King Asa, who reigned in Jerusalem for forty-one years. His grandmother's name was Maacah, and she was the daughter of Abishalom. This information helps us understand King Asa's family background and sets the stage for the events that unfold in his reign, as he follows God and makes efforts to remove evil from the land, similar to the example of King David in 1 Kings 15:11. By looking at King Asa's life, we can learn about the importance of following God and honoring Him in our own lives, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Matthew 22:37-38.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn about King Asa's family from this verse?
We learn that King Asa's grandmother's name was Maacah, who was the daughter of Abishalom, as mentioned in 1 Kings 15:10. This family connection is important because it shows the royal lineage of King Asa, similar to the genealogies found in 1 Chronicles 3:10.
How long did King Asa reign over Judah according to this verse?
According to 1 Kings 15:10, King Asa reigned in Jerusalem for forty-one years, which is a significant amount of time and allowed him to implement various reforms, as seen in 1 Kings 15:12-13.
What is the significance of Maacah being the daughter of Abishalom?
The fact that Maacah was the daughter of Abishalom suggests a connection to the royal family, possibly indicating that Abishalom was a notable figure in the kingdom, similar to the importance of family ties in 2 Samuel 2:10-17.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of 1 Kings?
This verse provides a transition to the reign of King Asa, highlighting his family background and the length of his reign, which sets the stage for the events that unfold in the subsequent verses, such as his efforts to follow God, as seen in 1 Kings 15:11-12, and the challenges he faced, as mentioned in 1 Kings 15:16-22.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from King Asa's example about the importance of family and leadership?
- How does my own family background influence my decisions and actions, and what can I do to honor God in my relationships?
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of following God, as seen in King Asa's life, to my own life and circumstances, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6?
- In what ways can I use my position or influence to promote righteousness and remove evil, as King Asa did, as seen in 1 Kings 15:12-13?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 15:10
And forty one years reigned he in Jerusalem,.... Being a good king, had the blessing of a long reign, and reached, and even exceeded, the years of the reigns of David and Solomon: and his mother's
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 15:10
And forty and one years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom. His mother's name was Maachah.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 15:10
i. e. His grandmother’ s, as appears from , who is called his mother, as David is called Abijam’ s father, , and this Asa’ s father, . And so the names of father, and mother, and sons, and daughters are oft taken, both in sacred and profane authors, for grandparents and grandchildren. And his grandmother’ s name may be here mentioned rather than his mother’ s, because his mother was either an obscure person, or was long since dead, or indisposed or unwilling to take care of the education of her son, and so he was educated by the grandmother, who, though she did poison his father Abijam with her idolatrous principles, , yet could not infect Asa, nor withhold him from prosecuting his good purposes of reforming religion; which is here remembered to his praise.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 15:10
1 Kings 15:10 And forty and one years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother’ s name [was] Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom.Ver. 10. And forty and one years reigned he.] His father Abijam was soon cut off for his wickedness: Asa, that he might reform a state so far out of order, had a long reign granted him. Think the same of Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth. Asa reigned in Judah, in the times of the reigns of eight kings in Israel. And his mother’ s name was Maachah.] That is, His grandmother’ s, who was a most wicked woman, nec tamen Asa mores eius retinuit, saith Vatablus, yet Asa kept himself uncorrupted by her, which was no small commendation. Pliny praiseth young Quadratus, quod in deliciis aviae degens viveret tamen severisime, for that he lived strictly under the government of a loose grandmother. Epist., lib. vii.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 15:10
(10) His mother’s name was Maachah.—Maachah was (see 1 Kings 15:2) the wife of Rehoboam, and, therefore, grandmother of Asa. She appears, however, still to have retained the place of “queen-mother,” to the exclusion of the real mother of the king.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 15:10
Verse 10. His mother's name] Our translators thought that grandmother was likely to be the meaning, and therefore have put it in the margin. The daughter of Abishalom.] She is called, says Calmet, the daughter of Absalom, according to the custom of the Scriptures, which give the name of daughter indifferently to the niece, the grand-daughter, and great grand-daughter.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 15:10
10. And his mother’s name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom] The most probable explanation of this clause, which is the same as in 1 Kings 15:2 above, is that the word ‘mother’ is here used for ‘grandmother,’ and that Asa’s own mother sank into small importance in comparison with her mother-in-law. Clearly Maachah was a leader of the idol worship in the land, which made it necessary for Asa to deprive her of her influence. On the power wielded in the East by a queen-mother, see 1 Kings 2:19 note. The LXX. (Vat.) gives ‘Ana’ as the name of Asa’s mother, and not ‘Maachah,’ but this is not supported by any other evidence.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 15:10
Mother’s name - Rather, “grandmother’s.” The Jews cal any male ancestor, however remote, a father, and any female ancestor a mother (compare 1 Kings 15:2; Genesis 3:20).
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 15:10
ASA’S REIGN, 1 Kings 15:9-24. 10. His mother’s name was Maachah — She was his father’s mother, (see on 1 Kings 15:2,) and therefore, properly speaking, his grandmother, as the margin rightly explains.