Revised Version 1895

1 Kings 5:2-5

2AndSolomonH8010sent to Hiram, saying,

3Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house for the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.

4ButnowH1961the LORD my God hath givenmeH1961restH1961oneveryH3605sideH5439; there is neither adversary, nor evil occurrent.

5And, behold, I purpose to build an house for the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spake untoDavidH3117my father, saying, Thy son, whom I willsetH3427uponH3427thy throne in thy room, he shall build the house for my name.

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Commentaries on 1 Kings 5

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
Tyndale Open Study Notes
Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
Rashi on Tanakh
Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
Darby Translation Notes
Geneva Bible Translation Notes
Kingcomments
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
EGW Writings

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