And all the princes, and the mighty men, and all the sons likewise of king David, submitted themselves unto Solomon the king.
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Gill's Exposition
And the Lord magnified Solomon exceedingly before all Israel,.... By giving him such a large share of wisdom and understanding in government:
and bestowed upon him such royal majesty; not only such…
Adam Clarke
Submitted themselves - נתנו יד תחת שלמה nathenu yad tachath Shelomoh. "They gave the hand under Solomon;" they swore fealty to him. We have already seen that putting the hand under the thigh (super…
These verses bring king Solomon to his throne and king David to his grave. Thus the rising generation thrusts out that which went before, and says, "Make room for us." Every one has his day.
I. Here…
Cambridge Bible
the mighty men Cp. 1Ki 1:10; 1Ki 1:38, from which it is clear that the faithfulness of Benaiah and the Cherethites and Pelethites was the main factor in the elevation of Solomon.
all the sons The…
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