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1 Kings 5:12

1 Kings 5:12
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And the Lord gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him,.... Which, among other things, appeared in his preparations for…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

The Lord gave Solomon wisdom - It seems to be implied that Solomon’s divine gift of wisdom enabled him to make such…

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

they two made a league The friendship was a close one, as may be seen from 1Ki 9:13, where Hiram calls Solomon -my…