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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 4:32

Proverbs - In the collection which forms the “Book of Proverbs,” only a small portion has been preserved, less certainly than one thousand out of the three. Ecclesiastes, if it is Solomon’s, would add between one hundred and two hundred more proverbs. But the great bulk of Solomon’s proverbs has perished.Songs - Of these, Canticles is probably one (marginal reference): Psalms 72:0; Psalms 127:1-5 may also be of the number. Probably the bulk of Solomon’s songs were of a secular character, and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 4:33

Trees ... - A keen appreciation of the beauties of nature, and a habit of minute observation, are apparent in the writings of Solomon that remain to us. The writer here means to say that Solomon composed special works on these subjects. The Lebanon cedars were the most magnificent of all the trees known to the Hebrews, and hence, represent in the Old Testament the grandest of vegetable productions. (Psalms 104:16; Song of Solomon 5:15; Ezekiel 31:3, etc.) For the hyssop, see Exodus 12:22... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 4:29-30

1 Kings 4:29-30. God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much Knowledge of a great variety of things, and prudence in the administration of the government. And largeness of heart Vastness of understanding, or a very comprehensive mind, capable of receiving the knowledge of all things, both divine and human. As the sand that is on the sea-shore As the sand there encloses a vast body of waters, so his mind contained an ocean of knowledge, as the Lord Bacon somewhere speaks. ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 4:31

1 Kings 4:31. He was wiser than all men Either of his nation, or of his time: or, of all times and nations, whether of the East, or any other country, excepting only the first and second Adam. Ethan, &c. Israelites of eminent wisdom, probably the same mentioned 1 Chronicles 2:6; 1 Chronicles 15:19; 1 Chronicles 25:4; Psalms 88:0., title, and 89., title. Chalcol, &c. Of whom see 1 Chronicles 2:6. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 4:32-33

1 Kings 4:32-33. He spake three thousand proverbs That is, short, deep, and useful sentences, whereof a great part are contained in the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Songs Whereof the most divine and chief are in the Canticles. And he spake of trees That is, of all plants, of their nature and qualities. From the cedar-tree unto the hyssop From the greatest to the least. That springeth out of the wall Dr. Waterland renders the original here, Hyssop that runneth out to the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 4:34

1 Kings 4:34. From all kings of the earth All the neighbouring kings; a restriction grounded upon the following words, where this is limited to such as heard of Solomon’s wisdom. Let those who magnify the modern learning above that of the ancients, produce such a treasury of learning, anywhere in these later ages, as that was which Solomon was master of. Yet this puts an honour upon human learning, that Solomon is praised for it, and recommends it to the great ones of the earth, as well... 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 4:30

children = sons. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 4:31

all men = any man. men. Hebrew. 'adam, with Art. ( App-14 ) = any human being. Ethan. The same four names occur among the sons of Zerah the son of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:6 ), except Dara for Darda; but compare 1 Chronicles 6:44 and 1 Chronicles 6:33 . fame = name. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 4:32

proverbs. Some included in the book of that name. songs. Compare Psalms 72:0 and Psalms 127:0 . read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 4:32

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 4:33

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 4:29-30

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 4:31

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 4:32-33

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 4:34

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 4:1-34

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 4:30

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 4:31

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 4:32

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