1 Kings 4:1
1 Kings 4:1 in Multiple Translations
So King Solomon ruled over Israel,
So king Solomon was king over all Israel.
And king Solomon was king over all Israel.
Now Solomon was king over all Israel.
King Solomon ruled over all of Israel.
And King Salomon was King ouer all Israel.
And king Solomon is king over all Israel,
King Solomon was king over all Israel.
So king Solomon was king over all Israel.
And king Solomon reigned over all Israel:
Solomon was the king who ruled all of Israel,
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 4:1
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1 Kings 4:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ/יְהִי֙
הַ/מֶּ֣לֶךְ
שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה
מֶ֖לֶךְ
עַל
כָּל
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
וַֽ/יְהִי֙
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/מֶּ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
N-proper
מֶ֖לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 4:1
וַֽ/יְהִי֙
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
הַ/מֶּ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
"Solomon"
N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
מֶ֖לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 4:1
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 4:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 4:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:1
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:1
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 4:1
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 4:1
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:1
- Sermons on 1 Kings 4:1
Context — Solomon’s Princes
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ecclesiastes 1:12 | I, the Teacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 9:30 | Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 12:19–20 | So to this day Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David. When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 11:13 | Yet I will not tear the whole kingdom away from him. I will give one tribe to your son for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen.” |
| 5 | 1 Kings 11:35–36 | But I will take ten tribes of the kingdom from the hand of his son and give them to you. I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name. |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 5:5 | In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah. |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 12:38 | All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king. |
1 Kings 4:1 Summary
[King Solomon ruled over Israel, which means he was in charge of the country and made important decisions for its people, just like a parent takes care of their family, as seen in 1 Timothy 3:4-5. This is similar to how God is our heavenly Father and takes care of us, as described in Psalm 103:13. As our leader, King Solomon was responsible for guiding Israel according to God's laws and principles, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 17:18-20. By following God's guidance, King Solomon was able to bring peace and prosperity to Israel, as seen in 1 Kings 4:20-25.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of King Solomon ruling over Israel in 1 Kings 4:1?
King Solomon's rule marked the beginning of a new era for Israel, as he had become king after the death of his father, King David, as recorded in 1 Kings 2:12, and this verse sets the stage for the rest of the chapter, which describes his administration and officials.
How did King Solomon become the ruler of Israel?
King Solomon became the ruler of Israel after the death of his father, King David, as described in 1 Kings 2:12, and according to 1 Kings 1:38-40, he was anointed by the prophet Zadok and became king, fulfilling the prophecy in 2 Samuel 7:12-13
What can we learn about leadership from King Solomon's rule in 1 Kings 4:1?
King Solomon's rule teaches us about the importance of wise and just leadership, as emphasized in Proverbs 29:2, and his example encourages us to seek God's guidance and wisdom in our own leadership roles, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6
How does King Solomon's rule in 1 Kings 4:1 relate to God's covenant with Israel?
King Solomon's rule was part of God's covenant with Israel, as described in Deuteronomy 17:14-20, and his leadership was a key factor in Israel's prosperity and obedience to God's laws, as seen in 1 Kings 3:3 and Exodus 19:5-6
Reflection Questions
- What qualities do you think made King Solomon a wise and effective ruler, and how can you apply those qualities to your own life?
- How does the concept of leadership and authority in 1 Kings 4:1 relate to your own experiences and relationships?
- What can you learn from King Solomon's example about seeking God's guidance and wisdom in decision-making, as seen in 1 Kings 3:5-15?
- In what ways can you, like King Solomon, use your position or influence to serve and honor God, as described in Matthew 20:26-28?
- How does the idea of a king or leader being accountable to God, as implied in 1 Kings 4:1, impact your understanding of leadership and responsibility?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 4:1
So King Solomon was king over all Israel. As David his father was not at first, only over Judah, and as Solomon's successors were not, after the division of the kingdom under his son Rehoboam; though
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 4:1
So king Solomon was king over all Israel. So king Solomon was king.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:1
1 KINGS CHAPTER 4 Solomon’ s chief princes, ; and officers for provision, . The peace and largeness of his kingdom, ,21. His daily provision for his court, . The stables for his horses, . His wisdom, . This is spoken with respect to his successors, who were kings only over a part, and that the smallest part of it. Or in reference to the times of division and rebellion under David; when part went after David, and part after Ish-bosheth; or part after Absalom, or Sheba, or Adonijah. But now all Israel were united under Solomon, and adhered to him, not only a part of them; especially since the death of Adonijah and Joab, (who may be suspected to have watched an opportunity of revolting,) and the confinement of Abiathar and of Shimei, (if not his death also,) who could now have little or no interest or opportunity of setting up a party against Solomon, (their principals being taken away, to whom they were but accessaries,) nor in probability any design to attempt it.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:1
1 Kings 4:1 So king Solomon was king over all Israel.Ver. 1. So king Solomon was king over all Israel.] So did not his father for the first seven years of his reign; nor any of his successors, save Rehoboam, only for a short space, for he soon lost ten tribes with one churlish breath. The Hebrews say, but falsely, that Solomon was king over all nations; such a one as they dream their Messiah must be; under whom also they expect a distribution of honours and offices, as once under Solomon. Dan., Hist.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:1
(1) King over all Israel.—The emphasis laid upon “all” is characteristic of the writer, who compiled the book after the disruption of the kingdom.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:1
CHAPTER IV An account of Solomon's chief officers, 1-6. Names of the twelve officers that were over twelve districts, to provide victuals for the king's household monthly, 7-19. Judah and Israel are very populous; and Solomon reigns over many provinces, 20, 21. The daily provision for his family, 22, 23. The extent and peace of his dominions, 24, 25. His horses, chariots, and dromedaries; with the provision made for them, 26-28. His wisdom and understanding, 29-31. The number of his proverbs and songs; and his knowledge in natural history, 32, 33. People from all nations come to hear his wisdom, 34. NOTES ON CHAP.
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Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 4:1
Ch. 1 Kings 4:1-20. Lists of Solomon’s officers (Not in Chronicles) 1. over all Israel] The whole land yielded him willing obedience, the people were contented and happy (see below, 1 Kings 4:20) and the enemies of the king were removed.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 4:1
Solomon, that is, was king over “all Israel” from the first; not like David, who for seven and a half years reigned over Judah only.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:1
1. King over all Israel — This was true of Solomon during his whole reign, but could be said of no other.
Sermons on 1 Kings 4:1
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His Excellent Greatness by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the excellent greatness of the Lord Jesus, drawing parallels between Him and Solomon's dominion, bounty, and glory. He highlights that only the Father f |
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Living for Your Job by David Hocking | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of true lasting satisfaction and joy. He emphasizes that satisfaction and enjoyment come from the resources of God alone, as stat |
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All Is Vanity Under the Sun by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the futility of seeking fulfillment in worldly pursuits, drawing from the experiences of Solomon and John the Baptist. He highlights that true satisfactio |
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Rehoboam: If You Will Be Kind by Russell Kelfer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the downfall of a young king who failed to lead with kindness. The sermon is divided into four parts, starting with the end of an era and the |
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Our Daily Homily - 1 Chronicles by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer reflects on the genealogies in 1 Chronicles, emphasizing the significance of each name as a testament to God's love and purpose for humanity. He warns that while our liv |
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All These Men of War, That Could Keep Rank, Came by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of unity in the Church, drawing parallels from the unification of Israel under King David. He argues that true unity is achieved not through or |