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The Bible's Inspired Sources
Commentators explain that the 'book of the acts of Solomon' was not a single book but likely a collection of historical records. These sources were written by prophets like Nathan and Ahijah, who acted as official historians. The author of 1 Kings, under divine inspiration, compiled these records to create the biblical narrative we have today.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 11:41
18th Century
Theologian
The book of the acts of Solomon - See the marginal reference and Introduction.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 11:41
19th Century
Bishop
The book of the acts of Solomon. —In 2 Chronicles 9:29 the acts of Solomon are said to be written in the …
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 11:40–43
19th Century
Preacher
After great mountains, there usually come low hills. After Solomon comes Rehoboam. Grace does not run in the blood, we may be sure, for even human …
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John Gill
On 1 Kings 11:41
17th Century
Pastor
And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and
his wisdom, are they not written in the bo…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 11:41–43
17th Century
Minister
Solomon's reign was as long as his father's, but his life was not so. Sin shortened his days. If the world, with all its advantages, could satisfy …