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1 Kings 7:51

1 Kings 7:51
So was ended all the work that king Solomon made for the house of the LORD. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated; even the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, did he put among the treasures of the house of the LORD.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The things which David had dedicated - Not only the things described in 1Ch 28:14-18, but also the spoil of the nations which he had subdued (margin reference), and also the vessels of gold, silver,…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Solomon brought in the things - It has been a question whether Solomon, in the structure of the temple, used any of the gold and silver which David had provided? And here it seems answered in the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Kings 7:48-51

Here is, 1. The making of the gold work of the temple, which it seems was done last, for with it the work of the house of God ended. All within doors was gold, and all made new (except the ark, with…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

So was ended, &c. The changes of order and words in this verse made by R.V. (viz. Thus all the work that king Solomon wrought in the house of the Lord was finished.) are such as to bring as nearly as…