1 Kings 11:41Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, aren't they written in the book of the acts of Solomon?
The setting
Jerusalem, ~930 BC. The royal chroniclers close Solomon's official record. The king who had everything — wisdom, wealth, fame — dies with a divided kingdom as his legacy...
The emotion here: melancholy at recording the end of a golden age
The original word
sepher (סֵפֶר) — official written record, royal chronicle
Why it matters
Solomon's lost chronicle likely contained diplomatic records and building projects we'll never know about
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Kings 11:41
This standard closing formula hides the tragedy — Solomon's 'acts and wisdom' couldn't save his kingdom
Common misconceptionPeople read this as neutral record-keeping, but it's actually tragic irony — all Solomon's documented achievements couldn't prevent his kingdom's collapse.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Kings 11:41
Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 11:41 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 11:41 comes from the book of 1 Kings, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include legacy, historical record. Notable phrases: acts of Solomon; his wisdom.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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