Then Solomon spake unto all Israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and to the judges, and to every governor in all Israel, the chief of the fathers.
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Gill's Exposition
Then Solomon spake unto all Israel,.... To their representatives about going to Gibeon to sacrifice, as the next words show: so Jarchi and Kimchi observe:
to the captains of thousands, and of…
The narrative here corresponds with 1Ki 3:4; but is very much fuller. We learn from the present passage: (1) that Solomon’s sacrifice at Gibeon was a great public festivity, to which he collected vast…
Adam Clarke
Then Solomon spake - This is supposed to have taken place in the second year of his reign.
Here is, I. Solomon's great prosperity, Ch2 1:1. Though he had a contested title, yet, God being with him, he was strengthened in his kingdom; his heart and hands were strengthened, and his interest…
Cambridge Bible
every governor R.V. every prince.
the chief of the fathers R.V. the heads of the fathers" houses.
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