1 Kings 9:26 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And king Solomon made a navy of ships in Eziongeber, which is beside Eloth, on the shorec of the Red sea, in the land of Edom. ”

1 Kings 9:26 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

On Ezion-geber and Eloth, see the notes to marginal references. As the entire tract about Elath (Akaba) is destitute of trees, it is conjectured that the wood of which Solomon built his fleet was c...
1 Kings 9:26 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Solomon's Dealings with Hiram. The Levy. The source of this section seems to be the Acts of Solomon (see above). After Solomon had completed his buildings he was obliged to give Hiram cities in Ga...
1 Kings 9:26 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Ezion-geber. Compare Numbers 33:35 . Deuteronomy 2:8 . Position lost when Edom revolted ( 2 Kings 8:20 ). Restored by Uzziah ( 2 Kings 14:22 ). Finally lost by Ahaz ( 2 Kings 16:6 ).
1 Kings 9:26 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And king Solomon made a navy of ships in Eziongeber, which is beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red sea, in the land of Edom. A navy of ships - Literally, אני oni, a ship: in the parallel place, 2...
1 Kings 9:26 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And king Solomon made a navy of ships in Eziongeber, which is beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red sea, in the land of Edom. Ezion-geber, which is beside Eloth. These were neighbouring ports...
1 Kings 9:26 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

God's Response to Solomon's Prayer. Solomon and Hiram 1. When.. finished] The Temple does not seem to have been dedicated until all the king's buildings were completed, the Temple and Palace being...
1 Kings 9:26 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Ezion-geber . — This place is first noticed in Numbers 33:35 and Deuteronomy 2:8 as a station in the wanderings of the Israelites, reached not long before their entrance into Canaan. It lies at...
1 Kings 9:26 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

THE TEMPLE SACRIFICES 1 Kings 8:62-66 ; 1 Kings 9:25 "I have chosen this house to Myself for a house of sacrifice." - 2 Chronicles 7:12 "Gifts and sacrifices, that cannot, as touching the...
1 Kings 9:26 - 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 9:26 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Jehovah now appeared to Solomon for the second time, and declared that his prayer was heard and answered, but insisted that there were conditions for the people to fulfil. These conditions were clear...
1 Kings 9:26 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(26) And king Solomon made a navy of ships in Eziongeber, which is beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red sea, in the land of Edom. (27) And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowl...
1 Kings 9:26 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And King Solomon made a navy of ships in Eziongeber ,.... Which was one of the stations of the Israelites, near the wilderness of Sin, or Paran, Numbers 33:35 , it signifies the backbone of a man;...
1 Kings 9:26 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And king Solomon made a navy of ships in Eziongeber, which [is] beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red sea, in the land of Edom. Ver. 26. And king Solomon made a navy of ships. ] Not now first, but...
1 Kings 9:26 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

King Solomon made a navy of ships Not now, in the order in which it is placed in the history, but in the beginning of his reign; as appears from this consideration, that the almug-trees, used in th...
1 Kings 9:26 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

GOD APPEARING AGAIN TO SOLOMON (vs.1-9) The Lord had appeared to Solomon before he built the temple (ch.3:5), now at its completion the Lord appears again to him. There was a danger of Solomon's...
1 Kings 9:26 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Solomon's Buildings; Solomon's Greatness. B. C. 991. 15 And this is the reason of th...
1 Kings 9:26 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Solomon made a navy of ships; not now in the order in which it is placed in the history, but in the beginning of his reign; as appears, because the almug trees which he used in this work were bro...
1 Kings 9:26 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Solomon's Seafaring Activity And The Visit Of The Queen Of Sheba ( 1 Kings 9:26-28 ). In this passage we learn of Solomon's international influence and widespread trading activities, while central...
1 Kings 9:26 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES .— 1 Kings 9:15-19 . Solomon fortified the border cities especially open to attacks from foes, and carried out building projects for the public health and advantage....
1 Kings 9:26 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 9:2 . The Lord appeared to Solomon the second time. This seems to be in answer to the prayer offered up in the temple. 1 Kings 9:13 . Cabul, vile, argillaceous, arenaceous. These twent...
1 Kings 9:26 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION SOLOMON 'S BUILDINGS AND UNDERTAKINGS .—So far the historian has spoken exclusively of the two greatest works of Solomon's reign, the Temple and the Palace, and principally of t...
1 Kings 9:26 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Solomon's Resources and Power
1 Kings 9:26 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 22:48 ; 2 Chronicles 11:4 ; 2 Chronicles 8:12 ; 2 Chronicles 8:17 ; 2 Kings 14:22 ; Deuteronomy 2:8 ; Numbers 33:35
1 Kings 9:26 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Made — Not now, but in the beginning of his reign.

1 Kings 9:26 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Kings 9:26 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 9:26 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Kings 9:26 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Kings 9:26 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Kings 9:26 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 9:26 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Kings 9:26 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Kings 9:26 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Kings 9:26 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Kings 9:26 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Kings 9:26 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Kings 9:26 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Kings 9:26 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 9:26 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 9:26 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Kings 9:26 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Kings 9:26 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 9:26 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Kings 9:26 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 9:26 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Kings 9:26 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Kings 9:26 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 9:26 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes