During the lifetime of Solomon, all of Judah and Israel lived in peace and safety. And from Dan in the north to Beersheba in the south, each family had its own home and garden.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Under his vine ... — This phrase seems to have been common among the Jews and even among neighboring nations (2 Kings 18:31), to…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Judah and Israel dwelt safely
Without fear of any injury done to their persons or properties by any enemy; which…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Never did the crown of Israel shine so bright, as when Solomon wore it. He had peace on all sides. In this, his kingdom was a type of the Messiah's…