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that the cities which Huram had given to Solomon, Solomon built them, and caused the children of Israel to dwell there.
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A Gift Returned
Commentators explain that this verse doesn't contradict 1 Kings 9, which says Solomon gave cities to Huram. The consensus is that Huram was displeased with the cities and returned them. This verse in Chronicles picks up the story from there, showing Solomon rebuilding the returned cities.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The cities which Huram had restored to Solomon - These cities had not been mentioned previously by the writer of Chronicles, who, however, s…
19th Century
Anglican
Which Huram had restored. —Literally, which Huram gave.
Solomon built them. — Rebuilt or…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That the cities which Huram had restored to Solomon Which Solomon first gave to him, but he not liking them, returne…
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