Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death
1 Kings 11:41-43
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1 K.11.41 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
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Parallels
- 2 Chr.9.29 (quotation): Direct parallel in Chronicles repeating the same concluding formula about the acts and wisdom of Solomon being recorded in another book (verbal correspondence).
- 1 Chr.29.29 (structural): Similar royal concluding formula about the 'acts' of a king being recorded elsewhere (here applied to David); parallels the literary device of referring the reader to another source for additional material.
- 1 Kgs.4.29-34 (thematic): Earlier summary of Solomon's wisdom, writings and renown (proverbs, songs, knowledge of nature), thematically linked to the statement that more about Solomon is recorded elsewhere.
- Prov.1.1 (thematic): Title attribution of the Proverbs to Solomon ('The proverbs of Solomon')—connects to 1 Kings' reference to Solomon's wisdom and literary output.
Alternative generated candidates
- And the rest of the words of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom—are they not written in the Book of the Acts of Solomon?
- And the rest of Solomon’s acts, and all that he did, and his wisdom—are they not written in the Book of the Acts of Solomon?
1 K.11.42 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
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Parallels
- 1 Chronicles 29:27 (verbal): Chronicles repeats virtually the same statement that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel for forty years.
- 2 Chronicles 9:30 (verbal): The Chronicler's parallel summary likewise records Solomon's forty-year reign in Jerusalem.
- 1 Kings 11:43 (structural): Immediately follows 11:42 in the royal-announcement formula, noting Solomon's death and the succession of Rehoboam.
- 1 Kings 2:11 (thematic): Records David's forty-year reign (7 years in Hebron, 33 in Jerusalem), thematically paralleling the noted forty-year reign of Solomon.
Alternative generated candidates
- The days in which Solomon reigned over all Israel in Jerusalem were forty years.
- And the days in which Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel were forty years.
1 K.11.43 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
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Parallels
- 1 Kings 2:10 (verbal): Uses the same formulaic language about a monarch's death—'slept with his fathers' and burial 'in the city of David'—referring to David's death and burial.
- 2 Chronicles 9:31 (quotation): Chronicles' parallel account of Solomon's death and succession; repeats the wording and succession note that Rehoboam reigned in his stead.
- 1 Kings 14:31 (structural): Similar royal formula at the end of a reign: Rehoboam 'slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of David,' followed by the named successor—same narrative structure of death and dynastic succession.
- 1 Kings 22:50 (thematic): Another instance of the dynastic burial formula for a Judean king ('slept with his fathers, and was buried... in the city of David'), underscoring the theme of royal continuity and burial in the Davidic city.
Alternative generated candidates
- And Solomon slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of David his father; and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.
- And Solomon slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David his father; and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.
And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom—are they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon? And the days that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel were forty years. And Solomon slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of David his father; and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.