11:14 And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he [was] of the king's {h} seed in Edom.

(h) Of the king of Edom's stock.

11:14-25 While Solomon kept close to God and to his duty, there was no enemy to give him uneasiness; but here we have an account of two. If against us, he can make us fear even the least, and the very grasshopper shall be a burden. Though they were moved by principles of ambition or revenge, God used them to correct Solomon.



BibleBrowser.com