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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 10:24

And all the earth sought to [Heb. sought the face of] Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart [ i.e; mind. Cf. 1 Kings 4:34 ]. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 10:25

And they brought [Heb. and these (visitors were) bringing ] every man his present [It is doubtful whether we are to understand by this word tribute, or gifts . The succeeding words, "a rate year by year," would seem to imply the former; the fact that the visitors came not as subjects, but to "hear the wisdom," etc; the latter. Bähr understands that the presents "were repeated year by year, so highly had Solomon risen in estimation." But even this supposition does not explain... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 10:26

And Solomon gathered together his chariots and horsemen, and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots [these words have an important bearing on 1 Kings 4:26 , where see note], and twelve thousand horsemen. [The question may suggest itself here, why did Solomon, who was a "man of peace," maintain such a formidable array of chariots and horsemen? For not only was it in contravention of Deuteronomy 17:16 (cf. 1 Samuel 8:11 ), but it was entirely unnecessary, especially for a nation... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 10:23-24

See the marginal references. By “all the earth” we are, of course, only to understand the kings or people of neighboring nations. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 10:25

His present - i. e., his tribute (1 Kings 4:21 note). A statement illustrated by Egyptian and Assyrian sculptures on slabs and obelisks. Tribute-bearers from the subject kings, bring not only the fixed rate of bullion, but a tribute in kind besides, consisting of the most precious products of their respective countries. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 10:26

See 1 Kings 4:26 note. Until the time of Solomon, war-chariots had not been in use among the Jews, except to a very small extent 1 Chronicles 18:4. Hence, it was necessary for him to put himself on an equality in this respect with neighboring powers.Cities for chariots - They were probably fortresses upon the borders of his territory, in which he maintained the standing army necessary for the support of his dominion. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 10:23-25

1 Kings 10:23-25. For riches and for wisdom The latter of which he asked of God, who graciously promised to add the former, and did so to a great degree. But what is here said is not to be taken in too strict a sense, but only as intending that he was richer than the kings of the earth in general were at that time. And all the earth sought to Solomon, &c. That is, all the kings of the earth, as it is expressed 2 Chronicles 9:23; namely, of those parts of the earth, or of the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 10:26

1 Kings 10:26. Solomon gathered together chariots and horsemen Ah! what availed thy boasted wisdom, Solomon, when thou forsookest the only true wisdom, obedience to the commandment of the Lord! Ah! what availed it that thou wast wiser than all the children of the east; that thou couldst speak of trees, from the cedar-tree that was in Lebanon, even unto the hyssop and of beasts, and of fowls, and of creeping things; when thou forgottest the beginning and the end of wisdom, the fear of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 10:1-29

Click image for full-size version9:26-11:43 OTHER FEATURES OF SOLOMON’S REIGNTrade, fame and wealth (9:26-10:29)Always alert in business dealings, Solomon saw the opportunity for further profits by cooperating with Hiram in trade transport. Goods from the Mediterranean were received at Hiram’s port of Tyre, taken overland to the Israelite port of Ezion-geber at the northern tip of the Red Sea, then shipped east, possibly as far as India. Since the Israelites were not a seafaring people, Solomon... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 10:25

brought = kept bringing. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 10:24

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 10:25

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 10:26

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 10:23-24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 10:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 10:26

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 10:23-25

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 10:26

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 10:1-29

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 10:25

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