1 Kings 11:14
New International Version
Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom.

New Living Translation
Then the LORD raised up Hadad the Edomite, a member of Edom’s royal family, to be Solomon’s adversary.

English Standard Version
And the LORD raised up an adversary against Solomon, Hadad the Edomite. He was of the royal house in Edom.

Berean Standard Bible
Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom.

King James Bible
And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom.

New King James Version
Now the LORD raised up an adversary against Solomon, Hadad the Edomite; he was a descendant of the king in Edom.

New American Standard Bible
Then the LORD raised up an adversary against Solomon, Hadad the Edomite; he was of the royal line in Edom.

NASB 1995
Then the LORD raised up an adversary to Solomon, Hadad the Edomite; he was of the royal line in Edom.

NASB 1977
Then the LORD raised up an adversary to Solomon, Hadad the Edomite; he was of the royal line in Edom.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Yahweh raised up an adversary to Solomon, Hadad the Edomite; he was of the seed of the king in Edom.

Amplified Bible
Then the LORD stirred up an adversary against Solomon, Hadad the Edomite; he was of royal descent in Edom.

Christian Standard Bible
So the LORD raised up Hadad the Edomite as an enemy against Solomon. He was of the royal family in Edom.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So the LORD raised up Hadad the Edomite as an enemy against Solomon. He was of the royal family in Edom.

American Standard Version
And Jehovah raised up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom.

Contemporary English Version
Hadad was from the royal family of Edom, and here is how the LORD made him Solomon's enemy:

English Revised Version
And the LORD raised up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD raised up Hadad the Edomite as a rival to Solomon. Hadad was from the Edomite royal family.

Good News Translation
So the LORD caused Hadad, of the royal family of Edom, to turn against Solomon.

International Standard Version
After this, the LORD allowed Hadad the Edomite to oppose Solomon. He was part of the royal line of Edom.

Majority Standard Bible
Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom.

NET Bible
The LORD brought against Solomon an enemy, Hadad the Edomite, a descendant of the Edomite king.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD raised up an adversary to Solomon, Hadad the Edomite. He was of the royal line in Edom.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD stirred up an adversary to Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom.

World English Bible
Yahweh raised up an adversary to Solomon: Hadad the Edomite. He was one of the king’s offspring in Edom.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH raises up an adversary against Solomon, Hadad the Edomite; he [is] of the seed of the king in Edom;

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah raiseth up an adversary to Solomon, Hadad the Edomite; of the seed of the king is he in Edom;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will raise up an adversary to Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he from the king's seed in Edom.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord raised up an adversary to Solomon, Adad the Edomite of the king's seed, in Edom.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the Lord raised up an adversary to Solomon, Hadad of Idumea, from an offspring of the king who was in Idumea.

New American Bible
The LORD then raised up an adversary against Solomon: Hadad the Edomite, who was of the royal line in Edom.

New Revised Standard Version
Then the LORD raised up an adversary against Solomon, Hadad the Edomite; he was of the royal house in Edom.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD stirred up an adversary against Solomon, Hadad the Edomite; he was of the royal family in Edom.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH raised up an adversary to Solomon, Hadad the Edomite, for he was of the seed of the Kings in Edom
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD raised up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite; he was of the king's seed in Edom.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord raised up and enemy to Solomon, Ader the Idumaean, and Esrom son of Eliadae who dwelt in Raama, and Adadezer king of Suba his master; (and men gathered to him, and he was head of the conspiracy, and he seized on Damasec,) and they were adversaries to Israel all the days of Solomon: and Ader the Idumaean was of the seed royal in Idumaea.

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Context
Hadad's Return
14Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom. 15Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 7:14
I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men.

1 Kings 5:4
But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis.

1 Kings 11:23-25
And God raised up against Solomon another adversary, Rezon the son of Eliada, who had fled from his master, Hadadezer king of Zobah, / and had gathered men to himself. When David killed the Zobaites, Rezon captained a band of raiders and went to Damascus, where they settled and gained control. / Rezon was Israel’s enemy throughout the days of Solomon, adding to the trouble caused by Hadad. So Rezon ruled over Aram with hostility toward Israel.

1 Kings 12:15
So the king did not listen to the people, and indeed this turn of events was from the LORD, to fulfill the word He had spoken to Jeroboam son of Nebat through Ahijah the Shilonite.

2 Kings 24:2
And the LORD sent Chaldean, Aramean, Moabite, and Ammonite raiders against Jehoiakim in order to destroy Judah, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servants the prophets.

2 Chronicles 12:2-4
In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, because they had been unfaithful to the LORD, Shishak king of Egypt attacked Jerusalem / with 1,200 chariots, 60,000 horsemen, and countless troops who came with him out of Egypt—Libyans, Sukkites, and Cushites. / He captured the fortified cities of Judah and came as far as Jerusalem.

Psalm 81:12
So I gave them up to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices.

Isaiah 10:5-6
Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. / I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets.

Isaiah 45:7
I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things.

Jeremiah 25:9
behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation.

Jeremiah 27:6
So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him.

Jeremiah 50:9
For behold, I stir up and bring against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the land of the north. They will line up against her; from the north she will be captured. Their arrows will be like skilled warriors who do not return empty-handed.

Ezekiel 14:9
But if the prophet is enticed to speak a message, then it was I the LORD who enticed him, and I will stretch out My hand against him and destroy him from among My people Israel.

Amos 3:6
If a ram’s horn sounds in a city, do the people not tremble? If calamity comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it?

Acts 13:22
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’


Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD stirred up an adversary to Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom.

the Lord

1 Kings 12:15
Wherefore the king hearkened not unto the people; for the cause was from the LORD, that he might perform his saying, which the LORD spake by Ahijah the Shilonite unto Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

1 Samuel 26:19
Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods.

2 Samuel 24:1
And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.

an adversary

2 Samuel 7:14
I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:

Psalm 89:30-34
If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments; …

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1 Kings 11
1. Solomon's wives and concubines
4. In his old age they draw him to idolatry
9. God threatens him,
14. Solomon's adversaries were Hadad, who was entertained in Egypt
23. Rezon, who reigned in Damascus
26. And Jeroboam, to whom Ahijah prophesied
41. Solomon's acts, reign, and death. Rehoboam succeeds him














Then the LORD
This phrase signifies the direct intervention of God in the affairs of men. In the Hebrew text, "LORD" is "Yahweh," the covenant name of God, emphasizing His sovereignty and faithfulness. The use of "Then" indicates a consequential action, following Solomon's disobedience and idolatry, as described earlier in the chapter. It serves as a reminder that God is actively involved in the unfolding of history, especially in response to the faithfulness or unfaithfulness of His people.

raised up
The Hebrew word used here is "קָם" (qam), which means to establish or to set up. This implies that God is the one who empowers and allows adversaries to rise, serving His divine purposes. It reflects the biblical theme that God can use even opposition to fulfill His will, as seen throughout the Scriptures. This action is not arbitrary but is a response to Solomon's turning away from God.

against Solomon
Solomon, the son of David, was known for his wisdom and wealth, yet his heart turned away from God due to his marriages to foreign women and subsequent idolatry. The phrase "against Solomon" indicates a direct consequence of his actions. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of compromising one's faith and the inevitable divine discipline that follows.

an adversary
The Hebrew word "שָׂטָן" (satan) is used here, which means adversary or opponent. This is not necessarily a reference to Satan as a personal being but rather to any opponent or obstacle. In this context, it highlights the role of Hadad as a divinely appointed instrument of correction for Solomon. It underscores the biblical principle that God can use various means to bring His people back to Himself.

Hadad the Edomite
Hadad was a member of the Edomite royal family. The Edomites were descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother, and had a long history of enmity with Israel. The mention of Hadad's Edomite heritage is significant, as it recalls the ancient hostilities between the two nations. This historical context adds depth to the narrative, showing how old rivalries can resurface as part of God's disciplinary measures.

from the royal line of Edom
This phrase emphasizes Hadad's noble lineage, indicating that he was not just any adversary but one with a legitimate claim to leadership and influence. The royal line of Edom suggests a certain level of power and resources at Hadad's disposal, making him a formidable opponent. This detail highlights the seriousness of the threat against Solomon and serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of straying from God's commandments.

(14-25) The events recorded in this section belong, at least in part, to the early years of the reign of Solomon. when the deaths of the warlike David and Joab, and the accession of a mere youth of avowedly peaceful character, may have naturally encouraged insurrection against the dominion of Israel. They are, no doubt, referred to in this place in connection with the prophecy just recorded, and the notice of Jeroboam's earlier career which it suggests. But it is implied in the case of Hadad, as it is expressly declared in the case of Rezon, that their resistance continued through all Solomon's reign. They were not, therefore, crushed, even in the days of his greatness, although then probably reduced to practical insignificance; they seem to have become formidable again during his declining years.

(14) Hadad the Edomite.--The name (or rather, title) Hadad (with the kindred names Hadar, Hadadezer or Hadarezer, and Benhadad) is most frequently found as a designation of the kings of Syria. Here, however, as also in Genesis 36:35, 1Chronicles 1:46; 1Chronicles 1:50, it is given to members of the royal family of Edom. According to ancient authorities, it is a Syriac title of the sun--in this respect like the more celebrated title Pharaoh--assumed by the king, either as indicating descent from the sun-god, or simply as an appellation of splendour and majesty. The Hadad here mentioned seems to have been the last scion of the royal house, escaping alone, as a child, from the slaughter of his kindred and people.

Verse 14. - And the Lord stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad [in ver. 17 written Adad, אֲדַד. Apparently this, like Pharaoh, was a title rather than a name. And, like Pharaoh, it is said to mean the sun. It was borne by a king of Edom in very early times, Genesis 25:15; Genesis 36:35, 39 (in the latter verse, as in Genesis 25:15, Hadar is probably a clerical error for Hadad, as the name stands in 1 Chronicles 1:30, 50, ד and ר being so very much alike. Gesenius, however, contends that Hadar is the true reading), and was also a favourite name with the kings of Syria, especially in the forms Benhadad, Hadadezer] the Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the LORD
יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

raised up
וַיָּ֨קֶם (way·yā·qem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand

against Solomon
לִשְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (liš·lō·mōh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

an adversary,
שָׂטָן֙ (śā·ṭān)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7854: An opponent -- Satan, the arch-enemy of good

Hadad
הֲדַ֣ד (hă·ḏaḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1908: Hadad -- three Edomites

the Edomite,
הָאֲדֹמִ֑י (hā·’ă·ḏō·mî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 130: Edomite -- a descendant of Edom

from the royal
הַמֶּ֛לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

line
מִזֶּ֧רַע (miz·ze·ra‘)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

of Edom.
בֶּאֱדֽוֹם׃ (be·’ĕ·ḏō·wm)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 123: The name of a condiment


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