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A Palace from a Foreign King
Commentators explain that the 'house' being built was a royal palace, a symbol of David's established kingdom. Hiram, a gentile king, sent not just valuable cedar but also official ambassadors and skilled craftsmen. This highlights a significant international alliance and shows God's provision for His chosen king, even through a non-Israelite nation.
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1 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 14:1
18th Century
Theologian
This passage should be compared with 2 Samuel 5:11–25. The only important variations are found in the list of David’s sons ([Reference …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 14:1
19th Century
Bishop
Hiram. —Thus the Hebrew text of Chronicles spells the name, and the Septuagint and all the other ancient versions of both Samuel a…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 14:1
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 14:1).
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 14:1–17
17th Century
Minister
In this chapter we have an account of:
- David's kingdom established.
- His family built up.
- His enemies defeated.