^{9 Ref} And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice,

^{10 Ref} And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.

^{11 Ref} Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant.

^{12 Ref} Notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it for David thy father's sake: but I will rend it out of the hand of thy son.

^{13 Ref} Howbeit I will not rend away all the kingdom; but will give one tribe to thy son for David my servant's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake which I have chosen.