Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 10:8
Happy [are] thy men, happy [are] these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, [and] that hear thy wisdom.
8. Happy are thy men ] The LXX. reads here , having read ‘thy wives’ instead of ‘thy men.’ The Syriac and Arabic versions have the same variation.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Verse 8. Happy are thy men] All these are very natural expressions from a person in her state of mind.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
Happy are thy men,…. The men of Israel, that had a king over them so wise, so great, so good:
happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom; who were now present, and to whom she pointed, and may respect not his nobles and courtiers only, but his menial servants, who had an opportunity of often hearing the wise sayings which dropped from his lips; and which no doubt were means of greatly improving their knowledge and understanding in things natural and divine.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
“ Happy are your men, happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you, and who hear your wisdom.”
She declared that his wisdom was such that all who served him should count themselves fortunate. How this fulsome praise must have delighted Solomon’s heart. And how dangerous it was for him. It is little wonder that he began to believe that he could do anything that he liked with impunity. He saw himself as the centre of his world, and as being beyond requiring advice or rebuke.
Fuente: Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
1Ki 10:8 Happy [are] thy men, happy [are] these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, [and] that hear thy wisdom.
Ver. 8. Happy are thy men. ] How happy then are those heavenly courtiers that continually see Christ’s face, hear his voice, &c. Sulla called himself happy, because victorious. Henry I of France took unto himself the title of Tres-heureuse Roy, the thrice happy king; but was soon after confuted, as coming to an untimely end. The happiness of those in heaven, as it is unutterable, so it is unalterable.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
happy are these: 2Ch 9:7, 2Ch 9:8, Pro 3:13, Pro 3:14, Pro 8:34, Pro 10:21, Pro 13:20, Luk 10:39-42, Luk 11:28, Luk 11:31
Reciprocal: 1Sa 16:16 – before thee 1Sa 16:21 – stood before him Ecc 12:9 – he still Isa 11:4 – But with Dan 1:5 – stand Joh 1:38 – where 1Pe 4:14 – happy
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE WISE
Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom.
1Ki 10:8
The Queen of Sheba was more than an admirer of wisdom, she was wise herself. It was to her credit that she was induced by the report of Solomons magnificence and wisdom to repair to his court, behold his glory, and listen to his discourse. And in this judgement which she passed upon Solomons court, there is contained a lesson of the profoundest wisdom.
I. It is a general law of human nature that men are influenced by their constant associations.Scripture abounds with statements of this principle:He that walketh with wise men shall be wise, but the companion of fools shall be destroyed. Hence the importance especially in youth of forming companionships and associations of a profitable and elevating nature.
II. Hence the privilege of habitual fellowship with the wise and good.This indeed follows from the general law. They who listened to Solomons sagacious maxims, prudent counsels, and judicial utterances, could not fail to be impressed by what they heard, and, if they were disposed to profit, could not fail to reap some rich advantage.
III. The principle is one which is practically applicable to the religious life.The existence and influence of the Church of Christ are accounted for by this Divine law of human society. But we may go deeper even than this. Where Christ is known it may be said, a greater than Solomon is here! To listen to Christs words, to meditate upon Christs deeds and sufferings, to be continually in His spiritual societythis is to be in the way for securing wisdom, happiness, and life.
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It is a privilege to be among the friends of any good and wise man. There are people whose close companions we may almost justly envy. They live near to the good, the great, the wise. They hear their words, they see their life, they have their friendship. We may think of the disciples of Jesus who had the privilege of being with Him continually, hearing the wonderful words which fell from His lips, seeing the sweetness, gentleness, purity, and holiness of His life and witnessing the wonderful works which He did. What a privilege was St. Johnsleaning on Jesus bosom, and Maryssitting on a low stool at His feet, listening to His teachings! It is a privilege to be a member of a good mans family, living in the midst of refinement and culture. It is a far greater privilege to be a Christian, a member of the heavenly Fathers family. A greater than Solomon is here.
Fuente: Church Pulpit Commentary
10:8 Happy [are] thy men, happy [are] these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, [and] that hear thy {c} wisdom.
(c) But much more happy are they, who hear the wisdom of God revealed in his word.