1 Kings 11:42

“And the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

And the time that Solomon reigned in Ierusalem, ouer all Israel, was fourtie yeeres.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Thus the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the time Solomon was king in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.
- Basic English Bible

And the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.
- Darby Bible

And the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.
- Webster's Bible

The time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.
- World English Bible

And the days that Solomon hath reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel [are] forty years,
- Youngs Literal Bible

And the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 11:42


11:42 Forty years - His reign was as long as his father's, but not hislife; sin shortened his days.


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