1 Kings 4:13 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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: ”

1 Kings 4:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

It will be observed that five out of the twelve prefects are designated solely by their father’s names, Ben-Hur, etc., while one (Ahimaaz, 1 Kings 4:15 ) has no such designation. Probably the docu...
1 Kings 4:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

The son of Geber, in Ramothgilead; to him [pertained] the towns of (d) Jair the son of Manasseh, which [are] in Gilead; to him [also pertained] the region of Argob, which [is] in Bashan, threescore g...
1 Kings 4:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 3:1 to 1 Kings 4:34 . Early Days, Reign, and Wisdom of Solomon. The sources of this section are various, and the arrangement of the narrative in the LXX should be noticed. There are ( a...
1 Kings 4:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Ramoth-gilead. In the tribe of Gad. Famous for Ahab's last battle ( 1 Kings 22:20 ). Compare Joshua 20:8 ; Judges 11:29 . region. . sharply defined border, defining the rocky rampart encircling...
1 Kings 4:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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...
1 Kings 4:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

The son of Geber, in Ramoth-gilead; 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 ci...
1 Kings 4:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Solomon's Officers and Court 2. Azariah the son of Zadok] he was really the grandson of Zadok ( 1 Chronicles 6:8-9 ).
1 Kings 4:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

The sixth division, large, but probably less fertile, crosses the Jordan, and includes a great portion of the territory of Manasseh and Gad. The region of Argob, “the rocky region” (afterwards transl...
1 Kings 4:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

SOLOMON'S COURT AND KINGDOM 1 Kings 4:1-34 . "But what more oft in nations grown corrupt And by their vices brought to servitude, Than to love bondage more than liberty, Bondage with ease than s...
1 Kings 4:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Breaking Three Commandments 1 Kings 21:1-29 ; 1 Kings 1:1-53 ; 1 Kings 2:1-46 ; 1 Kings 3:1-28 ; 1 Kings 4:1-34 ; 1 Kings 5:1-18 ; 1 Kings 6:1-38 ; 1 Kings 7:1-51 ; 1 Kings 8:1-66 ; 1 Ki...
1 Kings 4:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Solomon set himself to a careful organization of his kingdom. The system of government as here set forth is characterized by order, and, indeed, is in many ways remarkable. The king was supreme in au...
1 Kings 4:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(7) And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision. (8) And these are their names: The son of Hur...
1 Kings 4:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

The son of Geber in Ramothgilead ,.... A city in the tribe of Gad, and was a city of refuge, Joshua 20:8 ; to him [pertained] the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which [are] in Gilead ; of whi...
1 Kings 4:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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...
1 Kings 4:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The region of Dor In Manasseh, where also were Taanach, Megiddo, and Beth-shean. Who had the daughter of Solomon to wife Solomon had no daughters marriageable when these officers were appointed;...
1 Kings 4:13 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

SOLOMON'S ADMINISTRATION (vs.1-19) In Solomon's time peace was established in a way not seen in David's day, for there was continual turmoil while David reigned. Now Solomon was undisputed king...
1 Kings 4:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Solomon's Officers. B. C. 1014. 1 So king Solomon was king over all Israel. 2 And thes...
1 Kings 4:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

In Ramoth-gilead; Ramoth in the land of Gilead, Deuteronomy 4:43 Joshua 20:8 1 Kings 22:3 ; so called to difference it from Ramoth in Issachar, 1 Chronicles 6:73 . Jair; in Manasseh bey...
1 Kings 4:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE HEBREW EMPIRE CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.— The list of officers in Solomon’s kingdom ( 1 Kings 4:2-19 ) seems to have been inserted without belonging to the narrative; f...
1 Kings 4:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 4:16 . Two women that were harlots. The Chaldaic paraphrase reads, “two women of the tabernacle.” It would be difficult for two common women to gain the royal ear. 1 Kings 4:30 . Solomo...
1 Kings 4:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

So King Solomon was king over all Israel. A kingdom unified Charles Albert, we are told, went to help the Milanese. The Austrians, vastly outnumbering, drove him back toward Turin, defeated him...
1 Kings 4:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION SOLOMON 'S STATE AND COURT OFFICIALS .—The account of Solomon's marriage and entry upon his religious and judicious functions is appropriately followed by a description of his...
1 Kings 4:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Chief officers
1 Kings 4:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 22:3 ; 2 Kings 9:1 ; 2 Kings 9:14 ; Deuteronomy 3:13 ; Deuteronomy 3:14 ; Deuteronomy 3:4 ; Deuteronomy 3:8 ; Deuteronomy 4:43 ; Joshua 20:8 ; Joshua 21:38 ; Numbers 32:41 ; Psalm...

1 Kings 4:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Kings 4:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Kings 4:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 4:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Kings 4:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Kings 4:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Kings 4:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 4:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Kings 4:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Kings 4:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Kings 4:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Kings 4:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Kings 4:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Kings 4:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Kings 4:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 4:13 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 4:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Kings 4:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Kings 4:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Kings 4:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 4:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Kings 4:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Kings 4:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Kings 4:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge