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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 4:1-19

Here we have, I. Solomon upon his throne (1 Kgs. 4:1): So king Solomon was king, that is, he was confirmed and established king over all Israel, and not, as his successors, only over two tribes. He was a king, that is, he did the work and duty of a king, with the wisdom God had given him. Those preserve the name and honour of their place that mind the business of it and make conscience of it. II. The great officers of his court, in the choice of whom, no doubt, his wisdom much appeared. It is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 4:12

Baana the son of Ahilud, to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean ,.... All which were places in the tribe of Manasseh, Joshua 17:11 ; which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel ; so described, to distinguish it, as is thought, from Zaretan in Joshua 3:16 ; and the country this officer presided over reached also from Bethshean to Abelmeholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam ; the two first of these were in the tribe of Manasseh, and the last in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 4:7-19

The Twelve Prefects and the Twelve Apostles. "And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel." Considering how closely he foreshadows our blessed Lord, the twelve officers of Solomon can hardly fail to remind us of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb. It may be instructive to compare their dignities, functions, etc. Observe— I. THEIR RESPECTIVE POSITIONS . The officers of Solomon were princes ( 1 Kings 4:2 ); the officers of Jesus were peasants and fishermen. Ability, energy,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 4:12

Baana , the son of Ahilud [cf. 1 Kings 4:3 . Probably the recorder's brother], to him pertained [the original, true to its character as a list, omits these words, simply giving the name of the officer and then the towns of his district or province] Taanach and Megiddo [similarly associated, Joshua 12:21 ; 5:19 ; 1:27 . These towns, which became famous in later Jewish history ( 2 Kings 23:29 ; 2 Chronicles 35:22 ), lay at the foot of the E. spurs of Carmel, on the margin of... read more

Albert Barnes

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

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 4:12

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

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