1 Kings 11:25
“And he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon, beside the mischief that Hadad did: and he abhorred Israel, and reigned over Syria.”

What does 1 Kings 11:25 mean?
1 Kings 11:25 (KJV) reads, "And he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon, beside the mischief that Hadad did: and he abhorred Israel, and reigned over Syria." This verse is part of the Old Testament and is from the book of 1 Kings, which chronicles the reign of King…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Adversary Within: Lessons from 1 Kings 11:25
As we delve into 1 Kings 11:25, we encounter the figure of Hadad, a king who becomes one of the most formidable adversaries to Israel during Solomon’s reign: "And he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon, beside the mischief that Hadad did: and he abhorred Israel…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Wisdom and Discernment Amidst Adversity
Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, we come before You with hearts that seek Your guidance and wisdom. We reflect on the profound words from 1 Kings 11:25, where we learn of Hadad, who was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon. We see through Scripture how, even in…
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