1 Kings 11:7

French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)

Alors Salomon bâtit sur la montagne qui est en face de Jérusalem un haut lieu pour Kemosch, l'abomination de Moab, et pour Moloc, l'abomination des fils d'Ammon.

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that Solomon, a king of Israel, built high places for false gods named Chemosh and Molech. These gods were worshipped by other nations and were considered abominations by the Israelites. The key message is about Solomon's failure to remain faithful to God.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you had a favorite toy that your friends said was not good to play with. But you decide to get more toys just like it anyway. That's kind of what Solomon did with these false gods. He knew they weren't good, but he still built places to worship them.

Historical Background

1 Kings was written by prophets after Solomon's reign, around the 6th century BCE. It was written for the Israelites to remind them of their history and the importance of obeying God. The cultural setting was one where many nations worshipped different gods, and there was a lot of temptation to follow them.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can remind us to be careful about influences that might distract us from our faith. For example, if a friend pressures you to do something you know is wrong, remember Solomon's mistake and stay strong in your beliefs.

Topics

• faithfulness
• idolatry
• worship
• disobedience
• consequences
• kingdom of Israel

Related Verses

• Deuteronomy 12:29-31
• 2 Kings 23:13
• 2 Chronicles 7:19
• Romans 1:25
• 1 Corinthians 10:20

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Solomon build high places for Chemosh and Molech?

Solomon built high places for these false gods due to the influence of his foreign wives, leading to his spiritual downfall and disobedience to God's commandments.

What does 'abomination' mean in this context?

In this context, 'abomination' refers to something that is detestable or an offense to God, particularly the worship of false gods like Chemosh and Molech.

What were the consequences of Solomon's actions?

Solomon's actions led to divine judgment, where God promised to take the kingdom from Solomon's descendants and give it to another, as a result of his idolatry.

How does this verse relate to modern faith?

This verse reminds us of the importance of staying faithful to God and resisting the temptation to follow worldly influences that could lead us away from our faith.