1 Kings 9:13
“And he said, What cities are these which thou hast given me, my brother? And he called them the land of Cabul unto this day.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Hiram sent to the king one hundred and twenty talents of gold. Not after the cities had been given him, but before;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Cabul is said to be a Phoenician word, and signified “displeasing” (see margin). There is some reason to believe that…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Called them the land of Cabul - Whether this epithet was given to this land by Hiram as a mark of disapprobation, or…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 9:10-14
What agreement was made between Solomon and Hiram, when the building-work was to be begun, we read before, ch. 5. Here…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
What citiesare these which thou hast given me? No doubt spoken with a tone of reproach and disappointment. The language…