1 Kings 3:1
“And Solomon made affinity with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh's daughter, and brought her into the city of David, until he had made an end of building his own house, and the house of the LORD, and the wall of Jerusalem round about.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Solomon made affinity with Pharaoh king of Egypt,.... Pharaoh was a common name of the kings of Egypt, of whom no…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
What Pharaoh is meant is uncertain. It must have been a predecessor of Shishak (or Sheshonk), who invaded Judaea more…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Solomon made affinity with Pharaoh - This was no doubt a political measure in order to strengthen his kingdom, and on…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 3:1-4
We are here told concerning Solomon,
I. Something that was unquestionably good, for which he is to be praised and in…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Kings 3:1-4
1Ki 3:1-4. Solomon marries Pharaoh's daughter. Sacrifices still offered on the high places. Solomon's sacrifice at…
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