1 Kings 4:22-23 KJV,ASV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 4:22-23

1 Kings 4:22-23. Thirty measures of fine flour Hebrew, cors; each of which contained ten ephahs. So this provision was sufficient for near three thousand persons. Meal Of a coarser sort for common use. Ten fat oxen Fatted in stalls. Out of pastures Well fleshed, tender, and good, though not so fat as the former. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 4:1-34

The administration of the kingdom (4:1-34)Details are now given of how Solomon administered Israel. First the leading religious, civil and army officials are listed (4:1-6). Solomon revised the taxation system by dividing the country into twelve zones, each of which had to provide the royal household with all its food supplies for one month of the year. These twelve zones apparently replaced the former tribal areas (7-19).Neighbouring nations that had become part of the Israelite empire also... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 4:22

provision. Hebrew bread, put by Figure of speech Synecdoche (of the Species) for all kinds of food. App-6 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Kings 4:23

1 Kings 4:23. And fatted fowl— See Nehemiah 5:18. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 4:22

22, 23. Solomon's provision for one day—not for the king's table only, but for all connected with the court, including, besides the royal establishment, those of his royal consorts, his principal officers, his bodyguards, his foreign visitors, c. The quantity of fine floor used is estimated at two hundred forty bushels that of meal or common flour at four hundred eighty. The number of cattle required for consumption, besides poultry and several kinds of game (which were abundant on the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 4:13-34

B. The Foundation of Solomon’s Reign 2:13-4:34The writer noted that Solomon’s sole reign began well. The things most responsible were God’s gift of wisdom to Solomon (the central section), his political decisions (the first section), and his administrative ability (the third section). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 4:20-28

Solomon’s prosperity 4:20-28One explanation of the writer’s unusual reference to Judah and Israel (1 Kings 4:20) is that when he wrote Kings the nation had split, so perhaps the writer was using the designation that was common in his day. However, years before the formal division took place, northern and southern factions had already developed (cf. 1 Samuel 11:8; 1 Samuel 15:4; 1 Samuel 17:52; 1 Kings 1:35; et al.). Solomon’s kingdom was very populous (cf. Genesis 22:17) and peaceful (1 Kings... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 4:1-34

Solomon’s Officers and Court2. Azariah the son of Zadok] he was really the grandson of Zadok (1 Chronicles 6:8-9). 3. Shisha] also called Shavsha and Sheva. In David’s reign he filled the same office now discharged by his sons (2 Samuel 20:25). Scribes] i.e. the royal secretaries. Jehoshaphat] he had previously served David (2 Samuel 8:16; 2 Samuel 20:24). Recorder] probably the keeper of the state archives (RM ’chronicler’), though some suppose that his function was to remind the king of state... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Kings 4:22

(22) Measures.—The “measure” (cor) is variously estimated (from 86 to 42 gallons). In any case the quantity is very large, and, like the other notices of provisions supplied, indicates a vast number, probably several thousands, belonging to the royal household, court, and body-guard. The “harts, roebucks, &c.,” whatever the exact meaning of each word may be, evidently denote the wild game, as distinct from the herds and flocks; the “fatted fowl” apparently signifies “dainty food” generally,... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Kings 4:23

(23) On this side the river.—This translation, although it expresses the true reference, viz., to the country west of the Euphrates, is literally incorrect. The words mean, “on the further side of the river,” considered from the point of view of Babylon (see the use in the later books, or in Ezra 4:6; Ezra 6:6, &c.); and accordingly indicate composition at the time of the Exile, or, at any rate, at a period when the Babylonish empire was so established in supreme sovereignty as to determine... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 4:22-23

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 4:1-34

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 4:22

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Kings 4:23

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 4:22

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 4:13-34

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 4:20-28

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 4:1-34

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Kings 4:22

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Kings 4:23

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