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Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his place.
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The Limits of Earthly Glory
Commentators highlight that this verse marks the end of an unparalleled reign. Despite Solomon's immense wealth, power, and wisdom, he could not avoid death. This serves as a powerful reminder that earthly glory is temporary and that "neither power, wealth, nor wisdom can ward off... the stroke of death."
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Slept. —Literally, lay down.
He was buried. — They buried him. Kings has, he was buri…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Kings 11:43)
Presbyterian
The imports mentioned here showed that prosperity drew the minds of Solomon and his subjects to the love of things curious and uncommon, though use…
