1 Kings 11:38

“And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, etc.] And be obedient thereunto: and wilt walk in my ways; directed to in the law of Moses: and do that is right in my sight, to keep my statutes, and my commandments; those particularly respecting divine worship: as David my servant did; who very diligently and constantly attended to the ordinances of religion: that I will be with thee; to guide and direct, protect and defend, prosper and succeed: and build thee a sure house, as I built for David; continue the succession of the kingdom in his posterity: and will give Israel unto thee; to rule over them.”

“See the marginal references. To “build a sure house,” or “give a house,” is to give a continuity of offspring, and so secure the perpetuity of a family. The promise, it will be observed, is conditional; and as the condition was not complied with, it did not take effect (see 1 Kings 14:8-14). The entire house of Jeroboam was destroyed by Baasha 1 Kings 15:29. return to 'Top of Page'”

“11:38 an enduring dynasty: Jeroboam had a great opportunity. God promised that if he was faithful and obedient to the Lord, his kingdom would be strong and long-lasting. However, he departed from God (12:25-33; 14:10-18) and set Israel on a destructive spiritual path (2 Kgs 17:21-23).”

“if thou wilt: Kg1 3:14, Kg1 6:12, Kg1 9:4, Kg1 9:5; Exo 19:5; Deu 15:5; Zac 3:7 that I will: Deu 31:8; Jos 1:5 build the: Kg1 14:7-14; Sa2 7:11, Sa2 7:16, Sa2 7:26-29; Ch1 17:10, Ch1 17:24-27 3 Kings (1 Kings) 11:39”