1:1 The solemn offering of Solomon at Gibeon;
1:7 Solomon's choice of wisdom is blessed by God;
1:13 Solomon's forces and wealth. Verse 1was strengthened1 Kings 2:12, 2:46 the LordGenesis 21:22, 39:2, 39:21; Exodus 3:12; 1 Chronicles 17:8; Matthew 28:20 magnified1 Chronicles 29:25; Philippians 2:9-11ReciprocalGenesis 26:28 - was with; Joshua 3:7 - magnify thee; 1 Kings 1:37 - As the; 2 Chronicles 6:10 - I am risen; 9:1 - fame; 11:17 - three years; 32:23 - he was magnified; Ecclesiastes 2:9 - General Verse 2Then SolomonThis seems to have taken place a short time after David's decease, and, according to some, in the second year of Solomon's reign; when being established in his kingdom, he convened his chief men, and spake to them concerning the solemn sacrifice which he purposed to offer to God.to the captains2 Chronicles 29:20, 30:2, 34:29, 34:30; 1 Chronicles 13:1, 15:3, 27:1, 28:1, 29:1 the chief15:12, 24:4, 24:31

Verse 3Gibeon1 Kings 3:4-15; 1 Chronicles 16:39, 21:29 the tabernacleExodus 26:1-37, 40:2, 40:34; Leviticus 1:1 the servantDeuteronomy 34:5ReciprocalJoshua 9:17 - Gibeon; 1 Kings 3:2 - the people; 8:4 - and the; 2 Chronicles 1:13 - at Gibeon; 5:5 - the tabernacle Verse 4the arkThe tabernacle and the brazen altar still remained at Gibeon; but David had brought away the ark out of the tabernacle, and placed it in a tent at Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 6:2, 6:17; 1 Chronicles 13:5, 13:6, 15:1, 15:25-28 for he had pitched16:1; Psalm 132:5, 132:6ReciprocalJoshua 9:17 - Kirjathjearim; Judges 18:12 - Kirjathjearim; 2 Samuel 7:2 - curtains; 1 Chronicles 16:39 - before; 17:1 - under curtains; 2 Chronicles 5:2 - out Verse 5the brazenExodus 27:1-8, 38:1-7 Bezaleel31:2; 1 Chronicles 2:19, 2:20 he putor, was theresought unto itwent to seek the Lord thereReciprocal2 Kings 16:14 - the brazen; 2 Chronicles 4:1 - an altar; Job 22:24 - lay up Verse 6a thousand1 Kings 3:4, 8:63; 1 Chronicles 29:21; Isaiah 40:16Reciprocal2 Chronicles 7:5 - a sacrifice; 15:11 - seven hundred; Malachi 3:4 - as Verse 7In that nightThis was the night following the sacrifice which Solomon had offered. 1 Kings 3:5-15; Proverbs 3:5, 3:6 AskMatthew 7:7, 7:8; Mark 10:36, 10:37, 10:51; John 16:23; 1 John 5:14, 5:15ReciprocalGenesis 18:1 - appeared; 1 Kings 3:4 - Gibeon; 9:2 - as he; 2 Chronicles 7:12 - the Lord; Psalm 119:125 - give; Matthew 6:33 - seek; 1 Corinthians 4:7 - and what Verse 8Thou has showed2 Samuel 7:8, 7:9, 12:7, 12:8, 22:51, 23:1; Psalm 86:13, 89:20-28, 89:49; Isaiah 55:3 to reign1 Chronicles 28:5, 29:23Reciprocal1 Kings 2:24 - set me; 2 Timothy 2:7 - and Verse 9let thy promise2 Samuel 7:12-16, 7:25-29; 1 Chronicles 17:11-14, 17:23-27, 28:6, 28:7; Psalm 89:35-37; 132:11, 132:12 for thou hast1 Kings 3:7, 3:8 like the dustHeb. much as the dust, Genesis 13:16, 22:17; Numbers 23:10Reciprocal1 Samuel 13:5 - as the sand; 1 Kings 2:24 - set me; 8:26 - let thy word; 2 Kings 2:9 - Elisha said; 1 Chronicles 28:5 - to sit; Matthew 25:16 - went Verse 10Give me1 Kings 3:9; Psalm 119:34, 119:73; Proverbs 2:2-6, 3:13-18, 4:7; James 1:5 go outNumbers 27:17; Deuteronomy 31:2; 2 Samuel 5:2 for who can2 Corinthians 2:16, 3:5ReciprocalDeuteronomy 28:6 - General; 1 Kings 4:29 - God; 2 Kings 2:9 - Elisha said; 1 Chronicles 22:12 - Only the; 2 Chronicles 2:6 - who am I then; 2:12 - endued; 9:23 - God; Psalm 72:1 - Give; 119:169 - give me; Proverbs 2:5 - shalt; Ecclesiastes 1:16 - Lo; Daniel 1:17 - God; 2:21 - he giveth; Matthew 25:16 - went Verse 11BecauseThis does not occur in Kings, and it implies that the request of Solomon, as arising from a spiritual judgment and heart, was peculiarly acceptable to that God who searches, regards, and demands the heart. God promised Solomon all the things which he had not asked, except the life of his enemies; for he was to be a peaceable king, a type of the Prince of peace.this was1 Samuel 16:7; 1 Kings 3:11-13, 8:18; 1 Chronicles 28:2, 29:17, 29:18; Proverbs 23:7; Acts 5:4; Habakkuk 3:1 that thou mayest1 Kings 3:28; Proverbs 14:8; James 3:13, 3:17Reciprocal1 Kings 3:12 - I have given; 2 Chronicles 18:1 - riches; Proverbs 3:14 - General; Ecclesiastes 6:2 - a man; James 1:17 - good Verse 12I will giveMatthew 6:33; Ephesians 3:20 such as none2 Chronicles 9:22; 1 Chronicles 29:25; Ecclesiastes 2:9; James 1:5Reciprocal1 Kings 3:12 - I have given; 5:12 - as he promised him; 2 Chronicles 1:15 - the king; 9:1 - fame; 25:8 - The Lord; 32:27 - exceeding much; Nehemiah 13:26 - yet among; Psalm 89:27 - higher; Proverbs 3:14 - General; Daniel 1:17 - God; James 1:17 - good Verse 13at Gibeon2 Chronicles 1:3 reigned1 Kings 4:24, 4:25Reciprocal1 Chronicles 16:39 - before; 21:29 - Gibeon Verse 14Solomon2 Chronicles 9:25; Deuteronomy 17:16; 1 Kings 4:26, 10:16, 10:26-29 the chariot citiesCities where the chariots, and horses belonging to them, were kept.Reciprocal2 Chronicles 8:6 - chariot cities; Song of Songs 1:9 - to a Verse 15the kingHe destroyed its value by making it so exceedingly plentiful. 2 Chronicles 1:12, 9:27; 1 Kings 10:27-29; Job 22:24, 22:25; Isaiah 60:17 madeHeb. gavesycamore trees2 Chronicles 9:27; Isaiah 9:10; Amos 7:14Reciprocal1 Kings 5:9 - in giving food; 2 Chronicles 17:5 - he had riches Verse 16SolomonHeb. the going forth of the horses which was Solomon's, 2 Chronicles 9:28; 1 Kings 10:28, 10:29 linen yarnThe word [מקוא [H4723], or מקוה [H4723], mikweh, is regarded by the ancient translators as a proper name. The LXX have, "from Tekoa," the Vulgate, de Coa, "from Koa," which is adopted by Dr. Geddes; the Syriac, "from the city Aphelia;" and the Arabic, " ex urbe Australium. " Bochart thinks it signifies a tribute; others suppose that it signifies a string or drove of horses, or as Jarchi says, what the Germans call Stutte, a stud; but Houbigant supposes it to be a corruption for mercavah, "chariots." Our English translation, however, which regards it as synonymous with tikwah, seems by far the best. According to Norden, linen yarn is still one of the principal articles of commerce in Egypt, and is exported in very large quantities, together with unmanufactured flax and spun cotton; and Sanutus, 400 years ago, remarked that though Christian countries abounded in flax, yet the goodness of the Egyptian was such, that it was dispersed even to the west.

Verse 17the kings2 Kings 10:29 meansHeb. handReciprocalJudges 1:26 - the land; 1 Kings 10:28 - horses brought