Bible Commentary

And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest to me for: [and] I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir. 8. and Hiram sent to Solomon ] The Chronicler says he answered in writing. I have considered the things which thou sentest … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 5:8”

And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed [be] the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people. 7. he rejoiced greatly ] For the alliance thus offered to him was that of the mightiest prince of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 5:7”

Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that [there is] not among us any that can skill to hew timber like … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 5:6”

And, behold, I purpose to build a house unto the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spoke unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build a house unto my name. 5. I purpose ] The verb in the original is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 5:5”

But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, [so that there is] neither adversary nor evil occurrent. 4. rest on every side ] Cf. above 1Ki 4:24. evil occurrent ] ‘Occurrent’ is the old English form of the noun for which we now use ‘occurrence.’ Cf. Bacon Henry 7. (Pitt … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 5:4”

Thou knowest how that David my father could not build a house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet. 3. Thou knowest ] David’s preparations must have been well known throughout the Phnician … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 5:3”

And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying, 2. Solomon sent to Hiram ] Josephus ( l. c.) says that the message was by letter, as was also Hiram’s answer. That Hiram wrote his reply is mentioned 2Ch 2:11. Josephus also states that copies of these two letters still remained not only preserved in the Jewish records, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 5:2”

And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David. Ch. 1Ki 5:1-12. Preparations of timber and stone for Solomon’s temple. League between Solomon and Hiram king of Tyre (2Ch 2:3-16) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 5:1”

And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom. 34. from all kings of the earth ] It is most likely that what is meant is that embassies were sent from various kingdoms. The visit of the queen of Sheba … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 4:34”

And he spoke of trees, from the cedar tree that [is] in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spoke also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes. 33. And he spake ] i.e. He gave descriptions of the whole vegetable world, and discussed the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 4:33”