as well as all the store cities that Solomon had for his chariots and horses--whatever he desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout the land of his dominion. He built all these citiesThe phrase highlights Solomon's extensive building projects, reflecting his wisdom and wealth. The Hebrew root "בנה" (banah) means to build or establish, indicating not just physical construction but also the establishment of a legacy. Solomon's reign was marked by peace and prosperity, allowing him to focus on infrastructure and fortifications, which were crucial for maintaining his kingdom's stability and security. for his storehouses
This phrase indicates Solomon's foresight in preparing for future needs. The Hebrew word "אוצר" (otzar) refers to a treasury or storage place. In ancient times, storehouses were essential for safeguarding resources like grain, oil, and other commodities. Solomon's preparation reflects a biblical principle of stewardship and prudence, ensuring that the kingdom could withstand times of scarcity. the cities for his chariots
Chariots were a symbol of military strength and technological advancement in ancient Israel. The Hebrew word "רכב" (rekhev) refers to chariots, which were crucial for defense and warfare. Solomon's investment in chariot cities demonstrates his commitment to national security and his understanding of the importance of a strong military presence to deter potential threats. and the cities for his horses
Horses were vital for transportation and military operations. The Hebrew word "סוס" (sus) signifies horses, which were considered valuable assets. By establishing cities for his horses, Solomon ensured that his army was well-equipped and mobile, reflecting his strategic acumen and the importance of readiness in maintaining peace. whatever he desired to build
This phrase underscores Solomon's autonomy and the vastness of his resources. The Hebrew root "חפץ" (chafetz) means to delight in or desire, indicating that Solomon's projects were not only practical but also a reflection of his personal vision and ambition. His ability to build as he desired speaks to the blessings and favor he received from God, as well as the fulfillment of the promises made to David. in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout the land of his dominion
This phrase highlights the geographical scope of Solomon's influence. Jerusalem, as the political and spiritual center, represents the heart of his kingdom. Lebanon, known for its cedars, symbolizes the wealth and resources available to Solomon. The phrase "throughout the land of his dominion" emphasizes the extent of his rule, fulfilling God's promise to establish a vast and prosperous kingdom. Solomon's reign is a testament to God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His covenant with Israel. Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe king of Israel, known for his wisdom, wealth, and extensive building projects, including the temple in Jerusalem. 2. JerusalemThe capital city of Israel, central to Jewish worship and the location of the temple. 3. LebanonA region known for its cedar trees, which were used in Solomon's building projects. 4. Store CitiesCities built by Solomon to store supplies and resources, reflecting his wealth and administrative prowess. 5. Chariot CitiesCities designated for housing Solomon's chariots and horses, indicating military strength and preparedness. Teaching Points Stewardship and ResponsibilitySolomon's building projects demonstrate the importance of wise stewardship of resources. Believers are called to manage their God-given resources responsibly. The Danger of ExcessWhile Solomon's wealth and power were impressive, they also serve as a warning against the dangers of excess and reliance on material wealth over spiritual wealth. God's Sovereignty and Human AmbitionSolomon's achievements remind us of the balance between human ambition and God's sovereignty. We should seek God's guidance in our endeavors. Legacy and InfluenceSolomon's extensive building projects left a lasting legacy. Consider the legacy you are building through your actions and decisions. Spiritual PrioritiesDespite his accomplishments, Solomon's later years were marked by spiritual decline. Prioritize spiritual growth and faithfulness over worldly success. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Solomon's approach to building and expansion reflect both wisdom and potential pitfalls? Consider how this applies to modern-day pursuits. 2. In what ways can we ensure that our ambitions align with God's will, as seen in Solomon's life and other biblical examples? 3. How do the warnings in Deuteronomy 17:16 about accumulating horses and chariots apply to our lives today in terms of material possessions and security? 4. Reflect on the legacy you are building. What steps can you take to ensure it aligns with God's purposes and priorities? 5. How can we balance the pursuit of success and wealth with maintaining a strong spiritual foundation, as seen in Solomon's life and teachings in Ecclesiastes? Connections to Other Scriptures 1 Kings 4:26This verse mentions Solomon's vast number of chariots and horses, highlighting his military might and the infrastructure needed to support it. 2 Chronicles 8:6Provides a parallel account of Solomon's building projects, emphasizing his extensive reach and influence. Deuteronomy 17:16Warns against accumulating horses and chariots, which can be seen as a cautionary backdrop to Solomon's actions. Ecclesiastes 2:4-11Solomon reflects on his building projects and wealth, offering insight into his pursuit of meaning and fulfillment. People Amorites, Canaanites, David, Geber, Gibeon, Hiram, Hittites, Hivite, Hivites, Israelites, Jebusites, Ophir, Perizzites, Pharaoh, Solomon, TamarPlaces Baalath, Beth-horon, Brook of Egypt, Cabul, Edom, Egypt, Eloth, Ezion-geber, Galilee, Gezer, Gibeon, Hazor, Jerusalem, Lebanon, Megiddo, Millo, Ophir, Red Sea, Tamar, TyreTopics Build, Chariots, Cities, Desire, Desired, Dominion, Horsemen, Horses, Jerusalem, Lebanon, Pleased, Pleasure, Rule, Ruled, Solomon, Storage, Store, Store-cities, Stores, Store-towns, Territory, Throughout, Towns, War-carriages, WhateverDictionary of Bible Themes 1 Kings 9:19 4657 horse
5558 storing 1 Kings 9:15-19 5119 Solomon, life of 1 Kings 9:17-19 5315 fortifications Library Promises and Threatenings
'And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the Lord, and the king's house, and all Solomon's desire which he was pleased to do. 2. That the Lord appeared to Solomon the second time, as He had appeared unto him at Gibeon. 3. And the Lord said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before Me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put My name there for ever; and Mine eyes and Mine heart shall be there perpetually, …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureGadara
There was a double Gadara. One at the shore of the Mediterranean sea: that was first called Gezer, 1 Kings 9:15. In Josephus, "Simon destroyed the city Gazara, and Joppe, and Jamnia."--And in the Book of the Maccabees, "And he fortified Joppe, which is on the sea, and Gazara, which is on the borders of Azotus." At length, according to the idiom of the Syrian dialect, Zain passed into Daleth; and instead of Gazara, it was called Gadara. Hence Strabo, after the mention of Jamnia, saith, "and there …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Whether Solicitude Belongs to Prudence?
Objection 1: It would seem that solicitude does not belong to prudence. For solicitude implies disquiet, wherefore Isidore says (Etym. x) that "a solicitous man is a restless man." Now motion belongs chiefly to the appetitive power: wherefore solicitude does also. But prudence is not in the appetitive power, but in the reason, as stated above [2746](A[1]). Therefore solicitude does not belong to prudence. Objection 2: Further, the certainty of truth seems opposed to solicitude, wherefore it is related …
Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica Whether Prophecy Pertains to Knowledge?
Objection 1: It would seem that prophecy does not pertain to knowledge. For it is written (Ecclus. 48:14) that after death the body of Eliseus prophesied, and further on (Ecclus. 49:18) it is said of Joseph that "his bones were visited, and after death they prophesied." Now no knowledge remains in the body or in the bones after death. Therefore prophecy does not pertain to knowledge. Objection 2: Further, it is written (1 Cor. 14:3): "He that prophesieth, speaketh to men unto edification." Now speech …
Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica Whether it is Lawful to Give and Receive Money for Spiritual Actions?
Objection 1: It seems that it is lawful to give and receive money for spiritual actions. The use of prophecy is a spiritual action. But something used to be given of old for the use of prophecy, as appears from 1 Kings 9:7,8, and 3 Kings 14:3. Therefore it would seem that it is lawful to give and receive money for a spiritual action. Objection 2: Further, prayer, preaching, divine praise, are most spiritual actions. Now money is given to holy persons in order to obtain the assistance of their prayers, …
Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica The Seven Seas According to the Talmudists, and the Four Rivers Compassing the Land.
"Seven seas (say they) and four rivers compass the land of Israel. I. The Great Sea, or the Mediterranean. II. The sea of Tiberias. III. The sea of Sodom. IV. The lake of Samocho... The three first named among the seven are sufficiently known, and there is no doubt of the fourth:--only the three names of it are not to be passed by. IV. 1. The Sibbichaean. The word seems to be derived from a bush. 2. ... 3. ... V. Perhaps the sandy sea. Which fits very well to the lake of Sirbon, joining the commentary …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica How to Split a Kingdom
And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king. 2. And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard of it (for he was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt); 3. That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying, 4. Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Greater Prophets.
1. We have already seen (Chap. 15, Nos. 11 and 12) that from Moses to Samuel the appearances of prophets were infrequent; that with Samuel and the prophetical school established by him there began a new era, in which the prophets were recognized as a distinct order of men in the Theocracy; and that the age of written prophecy did not begin till about the reign of Uzziah, some three centuries after Samuel. The Jewish division of the latter prophets--prophets in the more restricted sense of the …
E. P. Barrows—Companion to the Bible Beginning at Jerusalem
The whole verse runs thus: "And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem." The words were spoken by Christ, after he rose from the dead, and they are here rehearsed after an historical manner, but do contain in them a formal commission, with a special clause therein. The commission is, as you see, for the preaching of the gospel, and is very distinctly inserted in the holy record by Matthew and Mark. "Go teach all nations," …
John Bunyan—Jerusalem Sinner Saved The Coast of the Asphaltites, the Essenes. En-Gedi.
"On the western shore" (of the Asphaltites) "dwell the Essenes; whom persons, guilty of any crimes, fly from on every side. A nation it is that lives alone, and of all other nations in the whole world, most to be admired; they are without any woman; all lust banished, &c. Below these, was the town Engadda, the next to Jerusalem for fruitfulness, and groves of palm-trees, now another burying-place. From thence stands Massada, a castle in a rock, and this castle not far from the Asphaltites." Solinus, …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica In Galilee at the Time of Our Lord
"If any one wishes to be rich, let him go north; if he wants to be wise, let him come south." Such was the saying, by which Rabbinical pride distinguished between the material wealth of Galilee and the supremacy in traditional lore claimed for the academies of Judaea proper. Alas, it was not long before Judaea lost even this doubtful distinction, and its colleges wandered northwards, ending at last by the Lake of Gennesaret, and in that very city of Tiberias which at one time had been reputed unclean! …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life The Jerusalem Sinner Saved;
OR, GOOD NEWS FOR THE VILEST OF MEN; BEING A HELP FOR DESPAIRING SOULS, SHOWING THAT JESUS CHRIST WOULD HAVE MERCY IN THE FIRST PLACE OFFERED TO THE BIGGEST SINNERS. THE THIRD EDITION, IN WHICH IS ADDED, AN ANSWER TO THOSE GRAND OBJECTIONS THAT LIE IN THE WAY OF THE THEM THAT WOULD BELIEVE: FOR THE COMFORT OF THEM THAT FEAR THEY HAVE SINNED AGAINST THE HOLY GHOST. BY JOHN BUNYAN, OF BEDFORD. London: Printed for Elizabeth Smith, at the Hand and Bible, on London Bridge, 1691. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Commerce
The remarkable change which we have noticed in the views of Jewish authorities, from contempt to almost affectation of manual labour, could certainly not have been arbitrary. But as we fail to discover here any religious motive, we can only account for it on the score of altered political and social circumstances. So long as the people were, at least nominally, independent, and in possession of their own land, constant engagement in a trade would probably mark an inferior social stage, and imply …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life A Holy Life the Beauty of Christianity: Or, an Exhortation to Christians to be Holy. By John Bunyan.
Holiness becometh thine house, O Lord, for ever.'--[Psalm 93:5] London, by B. W., for Benj. Alsop, at the Angel and Bible, in the Poultrey. 1684. THE EDITOR'S ADVERTISEMENT. This is the most searching treatise that has ever fallen under our notice. It is an invaluable guide to those sincere Christians, who, under a sense of the infinite importance of the salvation of an immortal soul, and of the deceitfulness of their hearts, sigh and cry, "O Lord of hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Kings
The book[1] of Kings is strikingly unlike any modern historical narrative. Its comparative brevity, its curious perspective, and-with some brilliant exceptions--its relative monotony, are obvious to the most cursory perusal, and to understand these things is, in large measure, to understand the book. It covers a period of no less than four centuries. Beginning with the death of David and the accession of Solomon (1 Kings i., ii.) it traverses his reign with considerable fulness (1 Kings iii.-xi.), …
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