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A Diplomatic Blessing
Commentators suggest that King Hiram's praise of 'Jehovah' was likely not a sign of full conversion. Instead, it was probably a form of diplomatic respect for Solomon and Israel's God, a common practice among ancient rulers. John Gill notes Hiram may have had some knowledge of God but likely worshipped him alongside his own deities.
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 5:7
19th Century
Bishop
Blessed be the Lord. —Hiram’s answer is one of deference, still more clearly marked in 2 Chronicles 2:12–16. His ackno…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 5:7–8
19th Century
Preacher
And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given …
John Gill
On 1 Kings 5:7
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon , &c.] The letter read he sent him:
that he…
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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…