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1 Kings 9

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1 Kings 9:2 [1] See 3:4-15.
1 Kings 9:2 [1] See 3:4-15.
1 Kings 9:8 [2] Or hiss.
1 Kings 9:8 [2] Or hiss.
1 Kings 9:11 [3] These cities were either sold to Hiram in exchange for the gold or used as collateral for a loan of the gold (v 14).
1 Kings 9:11 [3] These cities were either sold to Hiram in exchange for the gold or used as collateral for a loan of the gold (v 14).
1 Kings 9:12 [4] Lit were not right in his eyes.
1 Kings 9:12 [4] Lit were not right in his eyes.
1 Kings 9:15 [5] The exact nature of the Millo is unclear, but most scholars believe it was some sort of military fortification such as a tower, a citadel, a significant part of a wall or even an earth-fill or terraced hillside. It was located on the eastern side of the City of David. It was later repaired by King Hezekiah.
1 Kings 9:15 [5] The exact nature of the Millo is unclear, but most scholars believe it was some sort of military fortification such as a tower, a citadel, a significant part of a wall or even an earth-fill or terraced hillside. It was located on the eastern side of the City of David. It was later repaired by King Hezekiah.
1 Kings 9:18 [6] In 2CH 8:4 Tadmor.
1 Kings 9:18 [6] In 2CH 8:4 Tadmor.
1 Kings 9:19 [7] Because of Solomon's extensive building program and his extravagant expenditures, he resorted to forced labor and heavy taxation. These oppressive policies, combined with his son's lack of good judgment contributed to the division of Solomon's kingdom. Shortly after his death, his son King Rehoboam rebuffed the people's appeal for relief and declared his intention to add to their burdens ( 12:11).
1 Kings 9:19 [7] Because of Solomon's extensive building program and his extravagant expenditures, he resorted to forced labor and heavy taxation. These oppressive policies, combined with his son's lack of good judgment contributed to the division of Solomon's kingdom. Shortly after his death, his son King Rehoboam rebuffed the people's appeal for relief and declared his intention to add to their burdens ( 12:11).
1 Kings 9:25 [8] I.e. the Feasts of Passover, Pentecost, and Booths.
1 Kings 9:25 [8] I.e. the Feasts of Passover, Pentecost, and Booths.
1 Kings 9:28 [9] The location of this wealthy trading port is a subject of debate among scholars and archeologists. Possible sites considered include Pakistan, India, Zimbabwe, Yemen, and other ports in Arabia and Africa.
1 Kings 9:28 [9] The location of this wealthy trading port is a subject of debate among scholars and archeologists. Possible sites considered include Pakistan, India, Zimbabwe, Yemen, and other ports in Arabia and Africa.
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