The Consequences in Solomon’s Life After He Walked Away
1 Kings 11:14-43 · September 23
In this study of 1 Kings 11, Pastor Robert Furrow examines how Solomon’s gradual compromises led to conflict, discipline, and the division of his kingdom. The message reminds us that God’s silence is not approval, and that forgiveness does not always erase the consequences of our choices. Solomon’s story is both a warning against unchecked compromise and an invitation to confess, return to the Lord, and receive His mercy.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:33 The Girl Who Knew the Warning Sign
06:49 Section #1 – The Lord Who Raised the Adversary (1 Kings 11:14)
08:09 David’s Past Conflict with Edom Comes Back Into the Story (1 Kings 11:15-16)
09:55 Hadad Escapes and Lives to Fight Another Day (1 Kings 11:17)
11:11 A Quote by John Owen
11:30 Hadad Escapes to Egypt and Finds Refuge (1 Kings 11:18-19)
12:33 Hadad Finds Favor and Builds a Life in Egypt (1 Kings 11:20)
13:06 Hadad Returns Home After David’s Death (1 Kings 11:21-22)
14:28 Section #2 – The Trouble That Stayed for Life (1 Kings 11:23-24)
15:27 The Lord Gave David Victory Wherever He Went (2 Samuel 8:6)
18:24 Solomon’s Rebellion Brings Trouble for the Rest of His Reign (1 Kings 11:25)
18:37 Sometimes Affliction Is What Brings Us Back to God (Psalm 119:67; Psalm 119:71)
19:04 A Quote by C.S. Lewis
19:29 Section #3 – Jeroboam, the Enemy from Within (1 Kings 11:26-27)
21:48 Jeroboam’s Hard Work Gets Solomon’s Attention (1 Kings 11:28)
22:10 Skillful Work Will Bring You Before Kings (Proverbs 22:29)
24:15 The Prophet Ahijah Meets Jeroboam on the Road (1 Kings 11:29-30)
26:10 Solomon’s Disobedience Would Divide the Kingdom (1 Kings 11:11)
27:14 Ten Tribes Are Torn Away Because Solomon Turned from God (1 Kings 11:31-33)
30:22 God Remains Faithful to His Promise to David (1 Kings 11:34-36)
31:17 David Was the Lamp of Israel (2 Samuel 21:17)
31:49 Jesus Will Reign on David’s Throne Forever (Luke 1:32-33)
32:14 God Gives Jeroboam a Kingdom—and a Promise (1 Kings 11:37-39)
33:48 Solomon Tries to Kill Jeroboam (1 Kings 11:40)
34:23 God’s Purpose Will Stand Above Our Plans (Proverbs 19:21)
34:38 A Quote by Matthew Henry
35:00 Solomon’s Treasures Are Carried Away (1 Kings 14:25-26)
35:38 Section #4 – The End of the Reign (1 Kings 11:41-43)
37:10 Three Things in Closing – #1 Peace Is a Gift from God, so Stay Close to the One Who Gives It (Proverbs 16:7)
37:39 #2 When Trouble Comes, Ask the Lord What He’s Saying Before You Ask Him to Take It Away (Psalm 139:23-24)
38:27 #3 If You’ve Walked Away, Come Back to the Lord Today, Because He Forgives What We Confess (1 John 1:9)
39:10 Closing Prayer
