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1 Kings 8:41

1 Kings 8:41
Moreover concerning a stranger, that is not of thy people Israel, but cometh out of a far country for thy name's sake;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Moreover, concerning a stranger that is not of thy people Israel,.... One of another country, not belonging to any of the tribes of Israel, yet having some knowledge of, and disposition to, the true…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Nothing is more remarkable in the Mosaic Law than its liberality with regard to strangers, both in general Exo 22:21; Lev 25:35; Deu 10:19 and in religious matters Num 15:14-16; Deu 31:12. It is quite…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Moreover, concerning a stranger - The Fifth case relates to heathens coming from other countries with the design to become proselytes to the true religion; that they might be received, blessed, and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Kings 8:22-53

Solomon having made a general surrender of this house to God, which God had signified his acceptance of by taking possession, next follows Solomon's prayer, in which he makes a more particular…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Moreover concerning a stranger Consideration for the stranger was a marked feature of the Jewish legislation. Cf. Exo 22:21; Exo 23:9; Exo 23:12, &c. So he is not to be excluded from spiritual…