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1 Kings 3:4

1 Kings 3:4
And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there,.... About four or five miles from Jerusalem; See Gill on Kg1 2:28;

for that was the great high place; not that the place itself might be higher than…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Gibeon - The transfer to Gibeon of the “tabernacle of the congregation,” and the brass “altar of burnt offerings” made by Moses, which were removed there from Nob (compare 1Sa 21:6, with marginal…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Kings 3:1-4

We are here told concerning Solomon,

I. Something that was unquestionably good, for which he is to be praised and in which he is to be imitated. 1. He loved the Lord, Kg1 3:3. Particular notice was…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

to Gibeon The Hivite city which was assigned by Joshua to the tribe of Benjamin (Jos 18:21-25). It is most known in early times for the cunning device of its inhabitants to secure a treaty with Joshua…