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The Seeds of Division
Commentators highlight that this was the first time Israelites were subjected to forced labor. While it was for the noble purpose of building the temple, this act was perceived as a great oppression and is identified as the primary cause of the northern tribes' revolt after Solomon's death.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 5:13
18th Century
Theologian
A levy out of all Israel. This was apparently the first time the Israelites had been called upon to perform forced labor, an act that had be…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 5:13
19th Century
Bishop
Levy out of all Israel. —This, though far from being burdensome, appears to have been exceptional at this time. For in [Reference …
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 5:12–14
19th Century
Preacher
That was an excellent rule: "a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home." You who work for God must have your month at work, but you also…
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John Gill
On 1 Kings 5:13
17th Century
Pastor
And King Solomon raised a levy out of all Israel
Not of money, but of men, as follows:
and the le…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 5:10–18
17th Century
Minister
The temple was chiefly built by the riches and labor of Gentiles, which typified their calling into the church. Solomon commanded, and they brought…