1 Kings 11:24
“And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a band, when David slew them of Zobah: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein, and reigned in Damascus.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon,.... Not all the days of his life, see Kg1 5:4, but all his…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And (they) reigned - A very slight emendation gives the sense, “they made him king at Damascus.”
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And reigned in Damascus - Rezon was one of the captains of Hadadezer, whom David defeated. It seems that at this time…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 11:14-25
While Solomon kept closely to God and to his duty there was no adversary nor evil occurrent (Kg1 5:4), nothing to create…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
and he gathered men unto him The LXX. (Alex.) says -men were gathered unto him." This only indicates different vowel…
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