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The 'David' Standard
Commentators clarify that God's call for Solomon to walk "as David" did not mean being sinless. Rather, as John Gill explains, it referred to David's "integrity of heart" and consistent refusal to engage in idolatry. The standard was sincere, wholehearted worship, even in the face of personal failings.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 9:4
18th Century
Theologian
See 1 Kings 3:14. Solomon’s subsequent fall gives these repeated warnings a special interest.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 9:3–9
19th Century
Bishop
And the Lord said to him. —This vision of the Lord presents a remarkable contrast with that recorded in [Reference 1 Kings 6:11-13…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 9:4
17th Century
Pastor
And if you will walk before me, as David your father walked, in
integrity of heart, and in uprightness.<…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 9:1–9
17th Century
Minister
God warned Solomon, now that he had newly built and dedicated the temple, that he and his people should not be arrogant, but fear. After all the se…