Mules and horses seem to have been first employed by the Israelites in the reign of David, and their use was at first confined to prominent people …

Gihon (meaning “breaking forth”) is clearly a place in the valley under the walls of Jerusalem. It is mentioned as having a waterc…

And the king said to them, take you the servants of your
lord
Meaning his own servants, his bodyguards, t…

The people expressed great joy and satisfaction in the elevation of Solomon. Every true Israelite rejoices in the exaltation of the Son of David. C…