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Surpassing Global Superpowers
Commentators explain that 'the east' (Arabs/Persians) and Egypt were the ancient world's intellectual superpowers. The east was famed for moral and natural philosophy, as seen in the book of Job, while Egypt was renowned for science, arts, and architecture. The Bible's claim is that Solomon's God-given wisdom surpassed the very best the world had to offer.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 4:30
18th Century
Theologian
Children of the east country - This phrase should be translated as “of the East”—the Beni Kedem. They were a distinct tribe who occupied bot…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 4:30
19th Century
Bishop
The wisdom of all the children of the east. —The phrase “children of the east” is apparently used (Judges 6:3; [Refere…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 4:30
17th Century
Pastor
And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children
of the east
The Arabians, and Persians, fam…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 4:29–34
17th Century
Minister
Solomon's wisdom was more his glory than his wealth. He had what is here called largeness of heart, for the heart often represents the powers of th…