Solomon was king over “all Israel” from the beginning, unlike David, who for seven and a half years reigned over Judah only. This distinction serve…

King over all Israel. —The emphasis laid upon “all” is characteristic of the writer, who compiled the book after the disruption of…

So King Solomon was king over all Israel .
As David his father was not at first, only over Judah, and as Solomon's s…

In the choice of the chief officials of Solomon's court, his wisdom undoubtedly appeared. Several of them were the same individuals who had served …