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A Divine Encounter, Not a Dream
Commentators stress this was no ordinary dream. John Gill calls it a "supernatural" event where God "really did appear" and speak. It was a divine vision in which Solomon had full use of his reason. This highlights the reality and gravity of God's personal encounter with the new king.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 3:5
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream - Compare the marginal references and Genesis 15:1; Genesis 28:12;[Reference Genesis 37:5…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 3:5
19th Century
Bishop
The Lord appeared—This direct communication to Solomon by a dream—standing in contrast with the indirect knowledge of the Lord’s w…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 3:5
17th Century
Pastor
In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night ,
&c.] This was not a common natural dream, but an extrao…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 3:5–15
17th Century
Minister
Solomon's dream was not a common one. While his bodily powers were locked up in sleep, the powers of his soul were strengthened; he was enabled to …