1 Kings 5:12 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 5:10-18

Here is, I. The performance of the agreement between Solomon and Hiram. Each of the parties made good his engagement. 1. Hiram delivered Solomon the timber, according to his bargain, 1 Kgs. 5:10. The trees were Solomon?s, but perhaps?Materiam superabat opus?The workmanship was of more value than the article. Hiram is therefore said to deliver the trees. 2. Solomon conveyed to Hiram the corn which he had promised him, 1 Kgs. 5:11. Thus let justice be followed (as the expression is, Deut.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 5:12

And the Lord gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him ,.... Which, among other things, appeared in his preparations for building the temple, and in his agreements with Hiram for timber and workmen for that purpose and by continuing and confirming friendship between himself and Hiram, who was so serviceable to him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and they two made a league together ; in order to continue and establish peace and friendship between them, which Solomon might... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 5:7-12

compared with 1 Kings 16:1-34 :81 and 1 Kings 18:4 . Tyre and Israel—a lesson on personal influence. Twice in the history of Israel were its relations with the neighbouring kingdom of Tyre close and intimate. Twice did the Phoenician race exercise an important influence on the Hebrew people. In the days of Solomon the subjects of Hiram furnished men and materials to build a house to the name of the Lord. The Phoenicians were not only idolaters, but they belonged to the accursed races of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 5:7-12

Lessons from the conduct of a heathen prince. Describe the condition of Type at this period, alluding to its commerce, its religious beliefs, its proximity to the kingdom of Solomon, its monarchical institutions, as opposed to the usual republican government of Phoenician settlements—as exemplified in Carthage, the splendid daughter of Type, founded about 140 years after the building of Solomon's temple. Point out some of the effects of the intercourse between these two states, as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 5:12

And the Lord gave [Can there be any reference to the repeated "gave" of the two preceding verses?] to Solomon wisdom, as he promised him ( 1 Kings 3:12 ) and there was peace [one fruit of the gift. Cf. James 3:17 ] between Hiram and Solomon, and they two made a league together [Heb. "cut a covenant." Cf. ὅρκια τέμνειν . Covenants were ratified by the slaughter of victims, between the parts of which the contracting parties passed ( Genesis 15:18 ; Jeremiah 34:8 , ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 5:12

The Lord gave Solomon wisdom - It seems to be implied that Solomon’s divine gift of wisdom enabled him to make such favorable arrangements with Hiram. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 5:1-18

5:1-9:25 SOLOMON’S BUILDING PROGRAMWhen David had expressed a desire to build a permanent house for God, he was told that God was more concerned with building a permanent ‘house’ for David, namely, a dynasty. As for a symbolic dwelling place for God, God had already shown his ideal for Israel in the tabernacle. Nevertheless, he would allow Israel to have a temple, though it would be built not by David, but by David’s son Solomon (see notes on 2 Samuel 7:1-17).Despite God’s emphasis on the need... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 5:12

as = according as. Compare 1 Kings 3:12 . league = a covenant. For breaking which Tyre was judged later. See Amos 1:9 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Kings 5:12

1 Kings 5:12. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, &c.— There can be no reason why any Christian prince may not make a league and peace with the Great Turk, Mogul, or the Tartar, as well as David and Solomon did with Hiram; the latter of whom renewed the same league that his father had made, according to the wisdom which God had given him. And, no doubt, the elements of the Christian religion advise and enjoin a peace with all men; that is, to refrain from and avoid all acts of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 5:1-18

1. Preparations for building ch. 5 read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 5:10-18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 5:12

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 5:7-12

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 5:7-12

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 5:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 5:12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 5:1-18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 5:12

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Kings 5:12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 5:1-18

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