1 Kings 5:8 KJV,ASV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 5:1-9

We have here an account of the amicable correspondence between Solomon and Hiram. Tyre was a famous trading city, that lay close upon the sea, in the border of Israel; its inhabitants (as should seem) were none of the devoted nations, nor ever at enmity with Israel, and therefore David never offered to destroy them, but lived in friendship with them. It is here said of Hiram their king that he was ever a lover of David; and we have reason to think he was a worshipper of the true God, and had... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 5:8

And Hiram sent to Solomon ,.... A letter to him, to the following purpose: saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest to me for ; whether he could, and whether it was fitting he should grant his request; which was acting like a wise and prudent prince: and I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir ; or of cypress, as in Josephus's copy of this letter, and which grew on Lebanon F3 Diodor. Sic. l. 19. p. 700. ; these were... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 5:7-12

compared with 1 Kings 16:1-34 :81 and 1 Kings 18:4 . Tyre and Israel—a lesson on personal influence. Twice in the history of Israel were its relations with the neighbouring kingdom of Tyre close and intimate. Twice did the Phoenician race exercise an important influence on the Hebrew people. In the days of Solomon the subjects of Hiram furnished men and materials to build a house to the name of the Lord. The Phoenicians were not only idolaters, but they belonged to the accursed races of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 5:7-12

Lessons from the conduct of a heathen prince. Describe the condition of Type at this period, alluding to its commerce, its religious beliefs, its proximity to the kingdom of Solomon, its monarchical institutions, as opposed to the usual republican government of Phoenician settlements—as exemplified in Carthage, the splendid daughter of Type, founded about 140 years after the building of Solomon's temple. Point out some of the effects of the intercourse between these two states, as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 5:8

And Hiram sent to Solomon [in writing, 2 Chronicles 2:11 . It is instructive to remember in connexion with this fact that, according to the universal belief of antiquity, the use of letters, i.e; the art of writing, was communicated to the Greeks by the Phoenicians. Gesenius, indeed, holds that the invention of letters is also due to them. See the interesting remarks of Mr. Twisleton, Dict. Bib. 2. pp. 866-868], saying , I have considered the things which thou sentest unto me for ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 5:7-8

1 Kings 5:7-8. He rejoiced greatly Being a faithful friend to David and his house; and though it is not probable he was a sincere proselyte, yet he had received much information concerning the nature and excellence of the God of Israel, and had honourable thoughts of him. And Hiram sent to Solomon A letter, 2 Chronicles 2:11. Timber of fir The word which we translate fir, others think signifies pine, or cypress; but their conjecture is the most reasonable, who think it was a kind... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 5:1-18

5:1-9:25 SOLOMON’S BUILDING PROGRAMWhen David had expressed a desire to build a permanent house for God, he was told that God was more concerned with building a permanent ‘house’ for David, namely, a dynasty. As for a symbolic dwelling place for God, God had already shown his ideal for Israel in the tabernacle. Nevertheless, he would allow Israel to have a temple, though it would be built not by David, but by David’s son Solomon (see notes on 2 Samuel 7:1-17).Despite God’s emphasis on the need... read more

E.W. Bullinger

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 5:1-9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 5:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 5:7-12

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 5:7-12

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 5:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 5:7-8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 5:1-18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 5:8

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 5:8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 5:1-18

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