열왕기상 4:11-13 KRV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 4:12

On these cities see Joshua 12:21; Joshua 3:16; Judges 7:22; Joshua 21:22. read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 4:13

It will be observed that five out of the twelve prefects are designated solely by their father’s names, Ben-Hur, etc., while one (Ahimaaz, 1 Kings 4:15) has no such designation. Probably the document, which the author of the Book of Kings consulted, had contained originally the proper name and father’s name of each prefect; but it was mutilated or illegible in places at the time when he consulted it. If it was in the shape of a list, a single mutilation at one corner might have removed four of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 4:11-13

1 Kings 4:11-13. The region of Dor In Manasseh, where also were Taanach, Megiddo, and Beth-shean. Who had the daughter of Solomon to wife Solomon had no daughters marriageable when these officers were appointed; but in process of time, this man and Ahimaaz, mentioned 1 Kings 4:15, had behaved themselves so well in their offices, that Solomon did them the honour to give them two of his daughters to wife. In Ramoth-Gilead That is, Ramoth in the land of Gilead, Deuteronomy 4:43; so called,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 4:1-34

The administration of the kingdom (4:1-34)Details are now given of how Solomon administered Israel. First the leading religious, civil and army officials are listed (4:1-6). Solomon revised the taxation system by dividing the country into twelve zones, each of which had to provide the royal household with all its food supplies for one month of the year. These twelve zones apparently replaced the former tribal areas (7-19).Neighbouring nations that had become part of the Israelite empire also... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 4:11

Dor. Compare Joshua 11:2 ; Joshua 12:23 ; Joshua 17:11 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 4:12

Abel-meholah. The country of Elisha (1 Kings 19:16 , 1 Kings 19:21 ). Compare Judges 7:22 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 4:13

Ramoth-gilead. In the tribe of Gad. Famous for Ahab's last battle (1 Kings 22:20 ). Compare Joshua 20:8 . Judges 11:29 . region. A sharply defined border, defining the rocky rampart encircling the "Lejah" as it is called to-day. Argob = Edrei, one of "the giant cities of Bashan". See App-23 and App-25 . read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 4:7-19

Solomon’s district governors 4:7-19These men were responsible for providing for the needs of Solomon’s large household, including his courtiers, and for his thousands of horses (1 Kings 4:28). Two were Solomon’s sons-in-law (1 Kings 4:11; 1 Kings 4:15). The district arrangement seems designed to move Israel away from tribal independence to cooperation under the new centralized government, though the district boundaries approximated the tribal boundaries. [Note: See the map "Solomon’s 12... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 4:13-34

B. The Foundation of Solomon’s Reign 2:13-4:34The writer noted that Solomon’s sole reign began well. The things most responsible were God’s gift of wisdom to Solomon (the central section), his political decisions (the first section), and his administrative ability (the third section). read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 4:1-34

Solomon’s Officers and Court2. Azariah the son of Zadok] he was really the grandson of Zadok (1 Chronicles 6:8-9). 3. Shisha] also called Shavsha and Sheva. In David’s reign he filled the same office now discharged by his sons (2 Samuel 20:25). Scribes] i.e. the royal secretaries. Jehoshaphat] he had previously served David (2 Samuel 8:16; 2 Samuel 20:24). Recorder] probably the keeper of the state archives (RM ’chronicler’), though some suppose that his function was to remind the king of state... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 4:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 4:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 4:11-13

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 4:1-34

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 4:11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 4:12

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 4:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 4:7-19

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 4:13-34

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 4:1-34

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