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1 Kings 9:21

1 Kings 9:21
Their children that were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel also were not able utterly to destroy, upon those did Solomon levy a tribute of bondservice unto this day.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

These were the chief of the officers over Solomon's work,.... In building the above houses and cities:

five hundred…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

A tribute of bond-service - He made them do the most laborious part of the public works, the Israelites being generally…

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

whom the children of Israel also were not able utterly to destroy There is no word to represent -also" in the original,…