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From Tibhath and from Cun, cities of Hadarezer, David took very much brass, with which Solomon made the brazen sea, and the pillars, and the vessels of brass.
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Spoils of War for God's House
Commentators point out a key detail in this verse: the brass David took from his enemies was later used by Solomon to build significant items for the Temple. The author of Chronicles intentionally connects David's military victories to the future construction of God's house, showing that the resources gained through God-given success were consecrated for worship.
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19th Century
Anglican
Tibhath, and ... Chun. — These are two unknown places. The names in Samuel are Betah and Berothai. Tebah occurs as an Aramean name…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 18:1).
Presbyterian
This chapter is the same as 2 Samuel 8. Our good fight of faith, under the Captain of our salvation, will end in everlasting triumph and peace. The…