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A Land Rich with History
Commentators explain that this administrative district was not just a random collection of towns. It included places central to Israel's history, such as Megiddo (where kings died), Beth-shean (where Saul's body was displayed), and Abel-meholah (Elisha's birthplace). Solomon's kingdom was built upon lands filled with memories of both tragedy and triumph.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 4:12
18th Century
Theologian
For more on these cities, see Joshua 12:21; Joshua 3:16; Judges 7:22; and Joshua 21:22.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 4:12
19th Century
Bishop
The fifth division must have been large and important, including much of the great plain of Esdraelon or Jezreel, the garden and battlefield of Nor…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 4:12
17th Century
Pastor
Baana the son of Ahilud, [to him pertained] Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean All which were places in the tribe of …
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 4:1–19
17th Century
Minister
In the choice of the chief officials of Solomon's court, his wisdom undoubtedly appeared. Several of them were the same individuals who had served …