Commentaries:
God tells Solomon that his descendants would not inherit a throne over all Israel. God says He would maintain Solomon's dynasty, however, out of respect for His promise to David that his throne would be established forever (II Samuel 7:16). Under David, the scepter had come to Judah. It was not to depart from Judah, as Genesis 49:10 declares.
Charles Whitaker
Searching for Israel (Part Five): Solomon and the Divided Kingdom
Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing 1 Kings 11:12:
1 Kings 11:4-8