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A Kingdom-Wide Vision
The levy, a system of labor and taxes, funded a massive national building program. It included the Lord's house, the royal palace, Jerusalem's defenses ('Millo' and the wall), and key strategic cities. This demonstrates Solomon's comprehensive vision for Israel's spiritual, civil, and military strength.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 9:15
18th Century
Theologian
Levy - See the marginal reference note.
Millo - See the note on 2 Samuel 5:9. The Septuagint commonly renders the …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 9:15
19th Century
Bishop
The levy. This levy (see 1 Kings 5:13, 15) was drawn from both Israelites and the subject races. It was first establis…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 9:15
17th Century
Pastor
And this is the reason of the levy which King Solomon raised ,
&c.] Both of men to work, (1 Kings 5:13) …
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 9:15–28
17th Century
Minister
Here is a further account of Solomon's greatness. He began correctly, for he built God's house first and finished it before he began his own. Then …