1 Kings 5 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Bible Comments
  • 1 Kings 5:4 open_in_new

    But now the LORD my God hath given me (a) rest on every side, [so that there is] neither adversary nor evil occurrent.

    (a) He declares that he was bound to set forth God's glory for as much as the Lord had sent him rest and peace.

  • 1 Kings 5:6 open_in_new

    Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give (b) hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that [there is] not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians.

    (b) This was his equity, that he would not receive a benefit without some recompence.

  • 1 Kings 5:7 open_in_new

    And it came to pass, when (c) Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed [be] the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.

    (c) In Hiram is prefigured the calling of the Gentiles who would help build the spiritual temple.

  • 1 Kings 5:9 open_in_new

    My servants shall bring [them] down from Lebanon unto the sea: and I will convey them by sea in floats unto the place that thou shalt appoint me, and will cause them to be discharged there, and thou shalt receive [them]: and thou shalt accomplish my desire, in giving food for (d) my household.

    (d) While my servants are occupied with your business.

  • 1 Kings 5:12 open_in_new

    And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they (e) two made a league together.

    (e) Concerning the furniture of wood.

  • 1 Kings 5:18 open_in_new

    And Solomon's builders and Hiram's (f) builders did hew [them], and the stonesquarers: so they prepared timber and stones to build the house.

    (f) The Hebrew word is Giblim, which some say were excellent masons.