1 Kings 11:43

― And Solomon slept with his fathers [see note on 1 Kings 2:10 . For the later and often mythical accounts of Solomon, see Ewald, 3. pp. 318, 319. The question of his repentance is discussed by Keble, "Occasional Papers," pp. 416-434], and was hurled in the city of David his father; and Rehoboam his son [So far as appears his only son. "Solomon hath but one son, and he no miracle of wisdom." "Many a poor man hath a houseful of children by one wife, whilst this great king hath but one son by any housefuls of wives" (Bp. Hall). It is worth remembering in this connection that Psalms 127:1-5 ; which speaks of children as God's reward ( Psalms 127:3 ), is with good reason ascribed to Solomon] reigned in his stead.

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