2 Chronicles 2:8
“Send me also cedar trees, fir trees, and algum trees, out of Lebanon: for I know that thy servants can skill to cut timber in Lebanon; and, behold, my servants shall be with thy servants,”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Even to prepare me timber in abundance,.... Since he would want a large quantity for raftering, cieling, wainscoting,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 2:1-10
Solomon's wisdom was given him, not merely for speculation, to entertain himself (though it is indeed a princely…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
fir trees R.V. mg., cypress trees(which however are not now indigenous on Lebanon).
algum trees called almug treesin 1Ki…