34. But I will not take the whole kingdom away from Solomon, and I will keep him in power as long as he lives. This I will do for the sake of my servant David, whom I chose and who obeyed my laws and commands.
35. I will take the kingdom away from Solomon's son and will give you ten tribes,
36. but I will let Solomon's son keep one tribe, so that I will always have a descendant of my servant David ruling in Jerusalem, the city I have chosen as the place where I am worshipped.
37. Jeroboam, I will make you king of Israel, and you will rule over all the territory that you want.