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1 Kings 11:11-13
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 KingdomRelated Topics: David's Dynasty | Scepter Promise | Scepter shall not depart from Judah | Solomon's Descendants | Solomon's Dynasty
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