1 Kings 4:1

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…

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…

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I. Solomon upon his throne (Kg1 4:1): So king Solomon was king, that is, he was confirmed and established king over all Israel, and not, as his successors, only over two tribes. He was a…

1Ki 4:1-20. Lists of Solomon's officers (Not in Chronicles)

1. over all Israel The whole land yielded him willing obedience, the people were contented and happy (see below, 1Ki 4:20) and the enemies…