John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 5:1-18
Solomon’s Preparations for building the Temple1. Hiram] see 2 Samuel 5; 1 Chronicles 14:1. It has been questioned whether this Hiram, who was living as late as Solomon’s twentieth year (1 Kings 9:10), is really identical with the Hiram mentioned in connexion with David (2 Samuel 5:11; 1 Chronicles 1:1), because, according to Josephus, his reign lasted only 34 years. But it is possible that David did not undertake the buildings in which Hiram assisted him until comparatively late in his life.3.... read more
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 5:1-18
1. Preparations for building ch. 5 read more