John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 11:1
1Ki 11:1 But king Solomon loved many strange women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, [and] Hittites; Ver. 1. But king Solomon loved many strange women. ] Praeceps ruit in libidinem, as if he had been born pro l’amore delle donne, - as Boccace saith of himself, - merely for love of fair ladies, to putrify and perish daily a under a tabes of impure lusts, as Tiberius did at Caprea - though a good prince at first, as was also... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Kings 11:1-13
1 Kings 11:1-13But King Solomon loved many strange women.Solomon’s sinA few years ago two paintings were exhibited in this country, which attracted wide attention. One of them represented Rome in the height of her splendour, and the other in the depths of her decay. The contrast was melancholy and instructive. One could not repress the question as he turned from one scene to the other, What led to this mighty change? It was the old story, which every great nation thus far in history has... read more