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March 11, 2026 (Gregorian calendar/3rd month/Day 69)
Wednesday, 2 Megabit 2018 (Ethiopian calendar/7th month)
Ḥayr Hayir (Hayr) חיר 18 (Enochian calendar/12th month/White of frost)
14 March, 2026 (International Fixed calendar)
Solar Moon 9, Alpha 5 (13 Moon calendar/Last Quarter moon)
~ Solar Jaguar Moon of Intention, March 7th – April 3rd
Ash Moon: February 18 – March 17 (Celtic 13 Month calendar/3rd month)
Month of the Windy Moon…A nu yi (Cherokee moon)
13.0.13.7.8 9 Lamat 6 Kumk’u (Mayan Long Count calendar)
debunking day, no selfies day

1 Kings 11:4-8
(Darby Bible)
And it came to pass when Solomon was old,
[that] his wives turned away his heart after other gods;
and his heart was not perfect with Jehovah his God,
as the heart of David his father.
⁵ And Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians,
and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites.
⁶ And Solomon did evil in the sight of Jehovah,
and followed not fully Jehovah, as David his father.
⁷ Then did Solomon build a high place for Chemosh the abomination of the Moabites, on the hill that is before Jerusalem, and for Molech the abomination of the children of Ammon.
⁸ And so he did for all his foreign wives,
who burned incense and sacrificed to their gods.

summary:

When age crept in, the women “turned his heart after other gods.” Solomon built high places for Chemosh, Molech, and every deity his wives served, right across the valley from the temple he himself had built.

Foreign Wives and Treaty Politics

Royal marriages in the Ancient Near East were often political treaties. Solomon’s unions with Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, and Hittites bought security on paper, yet violated clear commands:

• “You must not intermarry with them” (Deuteronomy 7:3–4).
• “He must not take many wives, lest his heart go astray” (Deuteronomy 17:17).

Deuteronomy 7:3–4
(1599 Geneva Bible)
Neither shalt thou make marriages with them,
neither give thy daughter unto his son,
nor take his daughter unto thy son.
⁴ For they will cause thy son to turn away from me,
and to serve other gods:
then will the wrath of the Lord wax hot against you,
and destroy thee suddenly.

Deuteronomy 17:17
(1599 Geneva Bible)
Neither shall he take him many wives, lest his heart turn away,
neither shall he gather him much silver and gold.

The contrast with David is deliberate. David sinned but always returned to the LORD; Solomon multiplied the very hazards God had flagged, and then stayed the course to idolatry.

Application for Believers Today

• Small compromises grow large: Solomon did not abandon the LORD in a day; habits seasoned for years finally swayed his heart.
• God’s discipline is purposeful; He raises circumstances to draw His people back.
• Divine promises stand even when individuals fail. The continuity of David’s line points to God’s larger redemption plan fulfilled in Christ.
• The heart, not merely externals, determines destiny. “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7).

Proverbs 23:7
(1599 Geneva Bible)
For as though he thought it in his heart:
so will he say unto thee, Eat and drink:
but his heart is not with thee.

Practical Applications:
Guard Your Heart
Be vigilant in guarding your heart against influences that can lead you away from God. Regularly evaluate your relationships and commitments to ensure they align with God’s will.

Obedience to God’s Word
Prioritize obedience to God’s commands, understanding that His instructions are for our protection and blessing.

Repentance and Restoration
If you find yourself straying, remember that God is merciful and ready to forgive. Turn back to Him with a repentant heart.

The Importance of Godly Influence
Surround yourself with people who encourage your faith and help you stay committed to God.

1 Kings 11 presents the downfall of King Solomon, who, despite his wisdom, succumbs to the allure of foreign gods due to the influence of his wives. His disobedience provokes God’s anger, leading to prophecies of Israel’s division and the rise of adversaries against Solomon. The chapter ends with Solomon’s death and the ascension of his son, Rehoboam.

Closing Thought
Solomon’s wisdom dazzled the world, but wisdom without wholehearted obedience proved hollow. Chapter 11 rings with warning, yet it also hums with promise: God’s plan moves forward, preserving a lamp until the Light of the World appears.

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