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Peace Is for a Purpose
Commentators highlight that Solomon understood his era of peace was not for idleness but for a divine purpose. David was prevented from building the temple by constant "wars." When God granted Solomon rest from conflict, his immediate response was to undertake this great work. This teaches that seasons of peace are God-given opportunities to actively serve the Lord and show gratitude for His deliverance.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 5:3
18th Century
Theologian
Solomon’s assumption that Hiram knew of David’s plan has not appeared in the preceding history, but it is consistent with [Reference 1 Chronicles 2…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 5:3
19th Century
Bishop
You know. —In the description (1 Chronicles 22:4) of David’s collection of materials for the Temple, it is noted that …
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 5:1–5
19th Century
Preacher
And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in his father's place: for Hiram was ever…
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John Gill
On 1 Kings 5:3
17th Century
Pastor
You know how that David my father could not build an house
to the name of the Lord his God
As he designed, …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 5:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Here is Solomon's design to build a temple. There is no adversary, meaning no Satan (as the word "adversary" itself implies); nor is there any inst…