37 However, as for you, I will take you, and you will rule over all that your heart desires; you will be king over Israel.
37 And I will take thee, and thou shalt reign according to all that thy soul desireth, and shalt be king over Israel.
37 And I will take you, and you shall reign over all that your soul desires, and you shall be king over Israel.
37 "But I have taken you in hand. Rule to your heart's content! You are to be the king of Israel.
37 So I will take you, and you shall reign over all your heart desires, and you shall be king over Israel.
37 And I will place you on the throne of Israel, and you will rule over all that your heart desires.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:37
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?