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A Promise Fulfilled
Commentators unanimously highlight that the description of Israel being "many as the sand which is by the sea" is the direct fulfillment of God's covenant promise to Abraham centuries earlier (Genesis 22:17). This immense population wasn't a coincidence but a clear sign of God's faithfulness to His people across generations.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 4:20
18th Century
Theologian
There is some doubt about the proper arrangement of the remainder of this chapter. The best alteration, if we change the Hebrew order at all, would…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 4:20
19th Century
Bishop
Were many. —The description of the people's condition here and in 1 Kings 4:25—as multiplied in numbers, and living in…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 4:20
17th Century
Pastor
Judah and Israel [were] many, as the sand which [is] by the sea in multitude Being blessed with great fruitfulness in the…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 4:20–28
17th Century
Minister
Never did the crown of Israel shine so bright, as when Solomon wore it. He had peace on all sides. In this, his kingdom was a type of the Messiah's…