So the Lord gave wisdom to Solomon, just as he had promised. And Hiram and Solomon made a formal alliance of peace.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The Lord gave Solomon wisdom - It seems to be implied that Solomon’s divine gift of wisdom enabled him to make such favorable arrangements w…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

That was an excellent rule: "a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home." You who work for God must have your month at work, but you also…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the Lord gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him Which, among other things, appeared in his preparations for building…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The temple was chiefly built by the riches and labor of Gentiles, which typified their calling into the church. Solomon commanded, and they brought…