1 Kings 5:3

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 5:1-9

We have here an account of the amicable correspondence between Solomon and Hiram. Tyre was a famous trading city, that lay close upon the sea, in the border of Israel; its inhabitants (as should seem) were none of the devoted nations, nor ever at enmity with Israel, and therefore David never offered to destroy them, but lived in friendship with them. It is here said of Hiram their king that he was ever a lover of David; and we have reason to think he was a worshipper of the true God, and had... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 5:3

Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the Lord his God ,.... As he designed, and was desirous of; and which Hiram might know not only by common fame, but from David himself, between whom there was an intercourse, and that in relation to cedars for building, which David had of Hiram, 2 Chronicles 2:3 ; for the wars which were about him on every side ; or warriors, as the Targum, the Philistines, Moabites, Edomites, and Syrians: until the Lord... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 5:2-6

The Temple. Read also 2 Chronicles 2:1-10 , where additional light is thrown on this transaction. It marks a period of extreme interest and importance in Hebrew history. It introduces us, by anticipation, to that which was the crowning glory of the reign of Solomon, for his name must ever stand connected with the magnificence of the first Temple, though it be but as a gorgeous dream of the far distant past, which imagination strives in vain to reproduce with distinctness and certainty.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 5:3

Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house [Hiram could not fail to know this, as his relations with David had been close and intimate. Not only had he "sent cedar trees and carpenters and masons" to build David's house ( 2 Samuel 5:11 ), but "they of Tyro brought much cedar wood to David" ( 1 Chronicles 22:4 ) for the house of the Lord] unto the name of the Lord [ i.e; to be dedicated to the Lord as His shrine and habitation (cf. Deuteronomy 12:5 , Deuteronomy... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 5:3

Solomon’s presumption that Hiram knew David’s design has not appeared in the previous history, but it is in accordance with 1 Chronicles 22:4. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 5:3-5

1 Kings 5:3-5. A house unto the name of the Lord For his worship and service. For the wars which were about him on every side Which diverted his cares and thoughts to other things, and occasioned God’s denying him the honour of that work. Until the Lord put them under the soles of his feet That is, made them subject to him, that he could trample upon them at his pleasure. Compare Psa 8:6 ; 1 Corinthians 15:27. I purpose to build a house unto the name of the Lord That shall be called... 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 5:3

Thou knowest . Compare 2 Samuel 5:11 . 1Ch 14:1 ; 1 Chronicles 22:4 . could not. There were three reasons altogether: (1) not the time (2 Samuel 7:0 ); (2) not the opportunity (Luke 5:3 ); (3) not the man ( 1Ch 22:8 ; 1 Chronicles 28:3 , &c). the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 5:1-6

Solomon’s request of Hiram 5:1-6Hiram probably reigned from about 980-947 B.C. [Note: Frank M. Cross, "An Interpretation of the Nora Stone," Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research 208 (December 1972):17. Cf. Merrill, p. 239.] Many scholars agree that his reign overlapped David’s by about nine years and Solomon’s by about 24 (cf. 2 Samuel 5:11). Tyre was an important Mediterranean Sea port in Phoenicia north of Israel. Sidon (1 Kings 5:6), another, more important Phoenician port... read more

Thomas Constable

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

1. Preparations for building ch. 5 read more

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