1-Kings - 12:19



19 So Israel rebelled against the house of David to this day.

Verse In-Depth

Explanation and meaning of 1-Kings 12:19.

Differing Translations

Compare verses for better understanding.
And Israel revolted from the house of David, unto this day.
and Israel transgresseth against the house of David unto this day.
So Israel was turned away from the family of David to this day.
And Israel drew away from the house of David, even to the present day.

*Minor differences ignored. Grouped by changes, with first version listed as example.


Historical Commentaries

Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

Unto this day - This expression shows that the writer, who lived during the captivity, and consequently long after the rebellion of Israel had come to an end, is embodying in his history the exact words of an ancient document. His source, whatever it was, appears to have been also followed by the writer of Chronicles. (See 2-Chronicles 10:19.)

So Israel rebelled against the house (g) of David unto this day.
(g) By the just judgment of God for Solomon's sins.

So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day. In which the writer of this book lived, and so continued until their captivity by the king of Assyria. Their revolt is called a rebellion; for though it was according to the purpose and will of God, yet the people had no command or order from God for it, and was done without consulting him, and was a rejection of their lawful prince.

Thus Israel fell away from the house of David "unto this day."

Rebelled - Their revolt was sinful, as they did not this in compliance with God's counsel, but to gratify their own passions.

*More commentary available at chapter level.


Discussion on 1-Kings 12:19

User discussion of the verse.






*By clicking Submit, you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use.