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Berean Standard Bible

“He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away.”

1 Kings 11:3

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Solomon's reign began with God-given wisdom, but this chapter explains how it ended with a divided heart.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away.

World English Bible (WEB)

He had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines; and his wives turned away his heart.

King James Version (KJV)

And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines: and his wives turned away his heart.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines; and his wives turned away his heart.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He had seven hundred wives, daughters of kings, and three hundred other wives; and through his wives his heart was turned away.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y tuvo setecientas mujeres reinas, y trescientas concubinas; y sus mujeres torcieron su corazón.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Tuvo setecientas esposas y trescientas concubinas; y ellas hicieron que su corazón se apartara del Señor,

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