1 Kings 11:5

Solomon went after Ashtoreth, in manner explained in the former verse. Milcom, called also Molech; of which see Leviticus 18:21 2 Kings 23:10.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Went after - This expression is common in the Pentateuch, and always signifies actual idolatry (see Deuteronomy 11:28 ; Deuteronomy 13:2 ; Deu...
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For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after (d) Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. (d) Who was also called Molech...
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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Milcom — Called also Moloch.

⁵ For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after Milcoma the abomination of the Ammonites.

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Arno Geneva Study Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

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Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Scofield Reference Notes

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Biblical Illustrator

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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