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A Debated Date
Scholars are divided on the accuracy of the "480 year" figure mentioned in this verse. Some, like Albert Barnes, argue it may be a later addition to the text as it seems to conflict with other biblical timelines. Others, like Charles Ellicott, defend the number, suggesting that the conflicting data is too vague to overturn such a precise statement. This debate helps explain why different Bible chronologies exist.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 6:1
18th Century
Theologian
In the four hundred and eightieth year - The entire earlier portion of what is called the “received chronology” depends on this statement. D…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 6:1
19th Century
Bishop
In the fourth year. — This date, given with marked precision, forms a most important epoch in the history of Israel, on which, ind…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 6:1
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year
after the children of Israel had come out of …
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 6:1–10
17th Century
Minister
The temple is called the house of the Lord, because it was directed and modelled by him, and was to be employed in his service. This gave it the be…