1 Kings 9:16
“For Pharaoh king of Egypt had gone up, and taken Gezer, and burnt it with fire, and slain the Canaanites that dwelt in the city, and given it for a present unto his daughter, Solomon's wife.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Solomon built Gezer,.... Rebuilt it, it having been burnt, at least great part of it, by Pharaoh when he took it:…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Pharaoh - had gone up, and taken Gezer - This city Joshua had taken from the Canaanites, Jos 10:33; Jos 12:12, and it…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 9:15-28
We have here a further account of Solomon's greatness.
I. His buildings. He raised a great levy both of men and money,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
For Pharaoh king of Egypt See above on 1Ki 3:1.
and taken Gezer This incursion was probably before Solomon had taken the…