Yet is a translation of a Hebrew adverb that often marks a contrast with a previously mentioned idea. In this case the idea of taking the kingdom away from Solomon has been mentioned. The contrast comes in the fact that it would not be done immediately. For this reason, at the beginning of this verse, most translations use a contrast marker like “Nevertheless” (New International Version, Revised English Bible) or “But” (New Jewish Publication Society’s Tanakh, New Century Version).

For the sake of David your father means because he had promised David that his descendants would always rule over the kingdom whose capital was in Jerusalem.

In your days is “during your lifetime” or “in your lifetime” (Good News Translation, New Jewish Publication Society’s Tanakh).

I will tear it out of the hand of your son: The meaning of this literal rendering may be expressed as “I will take the kingdom away from your son” or “I will do it when your son is ruling.” The idea of tearing the kingdom out of the hand has already been mentioned in the previous verse.

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Kings, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2008. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .