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A Kingdom of Abundance
The detailed list of daily provisions—including stall-fed and pasture-fed oxen, sheep, and various kinds of wild game—vividly illustrates the immense peace and prosperity of Solomon's reign. Commentators see this as a tangible sign of God's lavish blessing and the fulfillment of His promises to Israel.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 4:23
18th Century
Theologian
Harts ... - The exact kinds of wild land animals intended here are very uncertain. Perhaps it would be best to translate this as “wild-goats…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 4:23
19th Century
Bishop
On this side the river. —This translation, although it expresses the true reference, namely, to the country west of the Euphrates,…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 4:23
17th Century
Pastor
Ten fat oxen
Such as were kept up in the stall and fatted:
and twenty oxen out of the pastures
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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…