WebVerse 15. Verse 1 Kings 9:15. This is the reason of the levy — That is, in order to pay Hiram the sixscore talents of gold which he had borrowed from him (Hiram not being willing to take the Galilean cities mentioned above; or, having taken them, soon restored them again) he was obliged to lay a tax upon the people; and that this was a grievous and … WebChapter 9. In this chapter we have, I. The answer which God, in a vision, gave to Solomon's prayer, and the terms he settled with him ( v. 1-9 ). II. The interchanging of grateful kindnesses between Solomon and Hiram ( v. 10-14 ). III. His workmen and buildings ( …
Commentary on 1 Kings 8:[1, 6, 10-11] 22-30, 41-43
WebJul 27, 2014 · This prayer to God then culminates in a surprising response to God’s offer. Solomon implicitly recognizes that for a king, such requests for worldly security violates earlier warnings from both Moses (Deuteronomy 17:16-17) as well as Samuel (1 Samuel … WebJun 6, 2010 · In the first two episodes of 1 Kings 17 (verses 1-7 and verses 8-16), things go strictly according to plan. In the first scene, after Elijah prophesies to Ahab that there will be no rain “except by my word” (17:1), God promises to provide for Elijah, using ravens and … phone in clothes dryer
1 Kings 3 NKJV - Solomon Requests Wisdom - Now Solomon
Now Solomon made a treaty with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and married Pharaoh’s daughter; then he brought her to the City of David until he had finished building his own house, and the house of the LORD, and the wall all around Jerusalem. a. Solomon made a treaty with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and married … See more Meanwhile the people sacrificed at the high places, because there was no house built for the name of the LORD until those days. And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of his father David, except that he … See more At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask! What shall I give you?” And Solomon said: “You have shown great mercy to Your … See more The speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing. Then God said to him: “Because you have asked this thing, and have not … See more WebWe know that two of the three sons older than Adonijah were dead (Amnon and Absalom), and we suspect that the other older son (Chileab) either also died or was unfit to rule because he is never mentioned after 2 Samuel 3:3. WebAug 23, 2009 · Having been introduced to King Solomon in last week’s reading, we meet him now eleven years later, as he finishes the work for which he is perhaps best remembered: building of the Temple in Jerusalem. Our text for today is Solomon’s prayer at the Temple’s dedication. The previous chapters in 1 Kings speak of the … Continue … phone in dark