1 Kings 10:27
“And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycomore trees that are in the vale, for abundance.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt,.... To mount his horsemen with, and draw his chariots; which seems contrary…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Made silver as stones - This strong hyperbole marks in the most striking way the great wealth and prosperity of the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Made silver - as stones - He destroyed its value by making it so exceedingly plenty.
As the sycamore trees - He planted…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 10:14-29
We have here a further account of Solomon's prosperity.
I. How he increased his wealth. Though he had much, he still…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
silver Here the LXX. has -gold and silver," and so too in the parallel passage 2Ch 9:27, and where the passage is…
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