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1 Kings 9:20

1 Kings 9:20
And all the people that were left of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, which were not of the children of Israel,

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no bondmen,.... For that was contrary to the law; they might be hired servants, but not bond servants, Lev 25:39.

but they were men of war; which he…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Kings 9:15-28

We have here a further account of Solomon's greatness.

I. His buildings. He raised a great levy both of men and money, because he projected a great deal of building, which would both employ many hands…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

whichwere not of the children of Israel This clause is added because the people of Canaan had become much mixed up among the Israelite population, being still allowed to live in some cities from which…