1 Kings 4:13
“The son of Geber, in Ramothgilead ; to him pertained the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; to him also pertained the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, threescore great cities with walls and brasen bars:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim. Another city on the other side Jordan, where both Ishbosheth and David sometimes…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
It will be observed that five out of the twelve prefects are designated solely by their father’s names, Ben-Hur, etc.,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Threescore great cities with walls and brazen bars - These were fortified cities: their gates and bars covered with…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 4:1-19
Here we have,
I. Solomon upon his throne (Kg1 4:1): So king Solomon was king, that is, he was confirmed and established…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the son of Geber Better, Ben-Geber. The name -Geber" occurs again in 1Ki 4:19, but whether the same person is meant by…
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