35 I will take the kingdom from his son's hands and give you ten tribes.
35 But I will take the kingdom out of his son's hand, and will give it unto thee, even ten tribes.
35 But I will take the kingdom out of his son's hand and will give it to you, ten tribes.
35 But after that I'll remove the kingdom from his son's control and give you ten tribes.
35 But I will take the kingdom out of his son's hand and give it to you--ten tribes.
35 But I will take the kingdom away from his son and give ten of the tribes to you.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:35
Commentary on 1 Kings 11:26-40
(Read 1 Kings 11:26-40)
In telling the reason why God rent the kingdom from the house of Solomon, Ahijah warned Jeroboam to take heed of sinning away his preferment. Yet the house of David must be supported; out of it the Messiah would arise. Solomon sought to kill his successor. Had not he taught others, that whatever devices are in men's hearts, the counsel of the Lord shall stand? Yet he himself thinks to defeat that counsel. Jeroboam withdrew into Egypt, and was content to live in exile and obscurity for awhile, being sure of a kingdom at last. Shall not we be content, who have a better kingdom in reserve?