And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God [was] with him, and magnified him exceedingly. The Argument - This second book contains in brief the contents of the two books of the kings: that is, from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of Jerusalem and the B... [ Continue Reading ]
Then Solomon (a) spake unto all Israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and to the judges, and to every governor in all Israel, the chief of the fathers. (a) That is, he proclaimed a solemn sacrifice and commanded that all should attend.... [ Continue Reading ]
So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high place that [was] at (b) Gibeon; for there was the tabernacle (c) of the congregation of God, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness. (b) Read (1 Kings 3:4). (c) So called, because by it God showed signs of his... [ Continue Reading ]
Moreover the (d) brasen altar, that Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, he put before the tabernacle of the LORD: and Solomon and the congregation sought unto it. (d) Which was for the burnt offerings, (Exodus 27:1).... [ Continue Reading ]
Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be (e) established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude. (e) Perform your promise made to my father concerning me.... [ Continue Reading ]
Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may (f) go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, [that is so] great? (f) That I may govern this people, (1 Chronicles 27:1; 1 Kings 3:7).... [ Continue Reading ]
And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the (g) life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king: (g) T... [ Continue Reading ]
And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, which he placed in the (h) chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem. (h) Which were cities appointed to keep and maintain the chariots.... [ Continue Reading ]
And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem [as plenteous] as (i) stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that [are] in the vale for abundance. (i) He caused so great plenty that it was valued no more than stones.... [ Continue Reading ]
And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: (k) the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price. (k) Read (1 Kings 20:28).... [ Continue Reading ]