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Strategic Fortifications
Commentators explain that Solomon's building projects were highly strategic. He rebuilt Gezer, a city previously burned by Pharaoh, and fortified Beth-horon, a town controlling a vital mountain pass famous for several great Israelite victories. This demonstrates Solomon's God-given wisdom in securing and strengthening his kingdom.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 9:17
18th Century
Theologian
Lower Beth-horon - See the marginal reference note.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 9:17
19th Century
Bishop
Lower Beth-horon. —The name “Beth-horon” (“the house of caves”) was given to two small towns or villages (still called Beit-ûr…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 9:17
17th Century
Pastor
And Solomon built Gezer Rebuilt it, it having been burnt, at least great part of it, by Pharaoh when he took it:
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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 …