Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 5:7-12
Solomon’s treaty with Hiram 5:7-12The fact that Hiram cooperated with and even blessed Yahweh (1 Kings 5:7) shows how God brought blessing to Gentiles as well as to the Israelites through David and Solomon’s godly dedication to the Lord. The covenant between Israel and Phoenicia (1 Kings 5:12) resulted in peace for many years."Sometimes Solomon has been criticized for entering into such an agreement with an unbelieving pagan like Hiram. Scripture says, ’Be ye not unequally yoked together with... read more
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 5:1-18
1. Preparations for building ch. 5 read more