1 Kings 5:16
“Beside the chief of Solomon's officers which were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, which ruled over the people that wrought in the work.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Besides the chief of Solomon's officers which were over the work,.... Over the whole work, preparatory for the building…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Comparing this verse and 1Ki 9:23 with 2Ch 2:18; 2Ch 8:10, the entire number of the overseers will be seen to be stated…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Besides - three thousand and three hundred which ruled over the people - In the parallel place, Ch2 2:18, it is three…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 5:10-18
Here is, I. The performance of the agreement between Solomon and Hiram. Each of the parties made good his engagement. 1.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
three thousand and three hundred This number differs by 300 from that given in the Chronicles. If the total of the…