1 Kings 5:5

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 5:5

And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the Lord my God ,.... For his worship, and for his honour and glory: as the Lord spake unto David my father ; by the prophet Nathan, 2 Samuel 7:12 ; saying, thy son whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build an house unto my name ; which was no small encouragement to Solomon to go about this work; in which he was a type of Christ, the builder of his temple, the church, see Zechariah 6:12 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 5:5

A house unto the name of the Lord - The name of God is God himself. I purpose to build a house to that infinite and eternal Being called Jehovah. 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 5:5

And, behold, I purpose [Heb. behold me saying ( אָמַר , with infin, expresses purpose. Cf. Exodus 2:14 ; 2 Samuel 21:16 )] to build an house unto the name of the Lord my God, as the Lord spake unto David my father, saying [ 2 Samuel 7:12 , 2 Samuel 7:13 . He thus gives Hiram to understand that he is carrying out his father's plans, and plans which had the Divine sanction, and that this is no fanciful project of a young prince], Thy son whom I will set upon thy throne in thy ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 5:5

The building of the Temple. "Behold I purpose to build an house unto the name of the Lord my God." Every man has some special work given him by God. It is of the utmost importance that he should find out what that work is, if he would not make his life a failure and come short of the purpose of God for him. In the ease of Solomon the great work given him to do was not to extend the boundaries of his kingdom, but to build the temple of the Lord. This he clearly understood, as is evident... read more

Albert Barnes

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

As the Lord spake - See the marginal references 1 Kings 7:13, and compare 1 Chronicles 22:10. 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 5:5

as the LORD spake = according as Jehovah spake. Compare 2 Samuel 7:12 , 2Sa 7:13 . 1 Chronicles 17:11 , 1 Chronicles 17:12 . read more

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