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列王記上 4:1
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from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
over all Israel: 1 Kings 11:13, 1 Kings 11:35, 1 Kings 11:36, 1 Kings 12:19, 1 Kings 12:20, 2 Samuel 5:5, 1 Chronicles 12:38, 2 Chronicles 9:30, Ecclesiastes 1:12
Reciprocal: Genesis 49:8 - thy hand 1 Kings 9:22 - but they were men 2 Chronicles 10:1 - all
Gill's Notes on the Bible
So King Solomon was king over all Israel. As David his father was not at first, only over Judah, and as Solomon's successors were not, after the division of the kingdom under his son Rehoboam; though this seems to have a particular respect to what is related in the preceding chapter concerning the wisdom of Solomon, for which he was so famous, that he reigned by the consent of all, and in the hearts of all the people of Israel.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Solomon, that is, was king over “all Israel” from the first; not like David, who for seven and a half years reigned over Judah only. This feature well introduces the glory of Solomon and the organisation of the court, of which the historian in this chapter intends to give us a general sketch. Solomon constitutes certain “princes” or officers of the first rank, deriving their station from him, and probably holding it during pleasure.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
CHAPTER IV
An account of Solomon's chief officers, 1-6.
Names of the twelve officers that were over twelve districts,
to provide victuals for the king's household monthly, 7-19.
Judah and Israel are very populous; and Solomon reigns over
many provinces, 20, 21.
The daily provision for his family, 22, 23.
The extent and peace of his dominions, 24, 25.
His horses, chariots, and dromedaries; with the provision made
for them, 26-28.
His wisdom and understanding, 29-31.
The number of his proverbs and songs; and his knowledge in
natural history, 32, 33.
People from all nations come to hear his wisdom, 34.
NOTES ON CHAP. IV