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1 Kings 5:12

1 Kings 5:12
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the Lord gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him,.... Which, among other things, appeared in his preparations for building the temple, and in his agreements with Hiram for timber and workmen for…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The Lord gave Solomon wisdom - It seems to be implied that Solomon’s divine gift of wisdom enabled him to make such favorable arrangements with Hiram.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Kings 5:10-18

Here is, I. The performance of the agreement between Solomon and Hiram. Each of the parties made good his engagement. 1. Hiram delivered Solomon the timber, according to his bargain, Kg1 5:10. The…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

they two made a league The friendship was a close one, as may be seen from 1Ki 9:13, where Hiram calls Solomon -my brother." It is probable that this alliance between Tyre and the successors of…