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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

1 Kings 5:3-5

A house unto the name of the Lord For his worship and service. For the wars which were about him on every side Which diverted his cares and thoughts to other things, and occasioned God's denying him the honour of that work. Until the Lord put them under the soles of his feet That is, made them subject to him, that he could trample upon them at his pleasure. Compare Psa 8:6; 1 Corinthians 15:27. I purpose to build a house unto the name of the Lord That shall be called by his name, namely, the house of Jehovah; and be appropriated to his honour and glory.

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