OLD TESTAMENT

1 Kings 11:39

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I will afflict the offspring of David for this, but not forever.’”

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Verse 39. For this infidelity of Solomon, ( H). afflict, by raising up a rival. Menochius.—For ever. Notwithstanding the wickedness of many of its princes, this family was to subsist, in a distinguished rank, till the coming of the Messias; that the completion of the promises might be more observable. Calmet.—After 250 years, the throne of Israel was subverted. Menochius.

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