THE RULE OF WISDOM CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.— 1 Kings 3:1. PHARAOH, KING OF EGYPT—Probably Vaphres, but Winer suggests Psusennes. An alliance with so mighty a royal house shows that the Hebrew kingdom enjoyed high renown, and commanded influence among the nations. From the Egyptian monuments... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.— 1 Kings 3:5. IN GIBSON THE LORD APPEARED TO SOLOMON—Probably during this sacrificial festival. 1 Kings 3:7. A LITTLE CHILD: נַעַר קָטּן a weak boy; but it is an error to suppose him only twelve years of age (as say the Rabbins, and after them Keil); for David calle... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.— 1 Kings 3:16. HARLOTS—The Rabbins derive זנוֹת from זוּן, to feed, nourish; and the Targumist translates the word here, and in Joshua 2:1, by פונדקן, pundekon, _hostesses_, tavern-keepers. 1 Kings 3:20. LAID HER DEAD CHILD IN MY BOSOM—In order to escape the suspici... [ Continue Reading ]