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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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…
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…
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