39. I will punish David’s children because of this. But I will not punish them forever.’”
40. Solomon tried to kill Jeroboam. But Jeroboam ran away to Egypt. He went to Shishak king of Egypt. And Jeroboam stayed there until Solomon died.
41. Everything else Solomon did is written down. He showed much wisdom. It is written in the book of the history of Solomon.
42. Solomon ruled in Jerusalem over all Israel for 40 years.
43. Then he died and was buried in Jerusalem, the city of David, his father. And his son Rehoboam became king after him.