1 Kings 5:11
“And Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand measures of wheat for food to his household, and twenty measures of pure oil: thus gave Solomon to Hiram year by year.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand measures of wheat for food to his household,.... This measure was the Hebrew…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The number of measures of wheat was considerably less than Solomon’s own annual consumption, which exceeded 32,000 cors…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And Solomon gave Hiram, etc. - The information in this verse of the annual stipend paid to Hiram, is deficient, and must…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 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.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And Solomon gave Hiram The supply mentioned by the Chronicler (2Ch 2:10) is more than what is here stated. There the…