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The Question of Solomon's Repentance
The verse simply states Solomon died, leaving his spiritual state ambiguous after his fall into idolatry. However, commentators argue strongly for his repentance. They point to God's promise that His mercy would not depart from Solomon (2 Sam. 7:15) and see the book of Ecclesiastes as Solomon's own inspired testimony, recanting his folly and declaring all earthly pursuits as 'vanity.'
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 11:40–43
19th Century
Preacher
After great mountains, there usually come low hills. After Solomon comes Rehoboam. Grace does not run in the blood, we may be sure, for even human …
John Gill
On 1 Kings 11:43
17th Century
Pastor
And Solomon slept with his fathers
Died as they did:
and was buried in the city of David his fath…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 11:41–43
17th Century
Minister
Solomon's reign was as long as his father's, but his life was not so. Sin shortened his days. If the world, with all its advantages, could satisfy …