1 Kings 2
Overview
2:1 David, having given a charge to Solomon,
2:3 of religiousness;
2:5 of Joab;
2:7 of Barzillai;
2:8 of Shimei;
2:10 dies;
2:12 Solomon succeeds;
2:13 Adonijah, moving Bath-sheba to sue unto Solomon for Abishag, is put to death;
2:26 Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood;
2:28 Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain;
2:35 Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadok in Abiathar's;
2:36 Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going thence to Gath, is put to death. Verse 1 the days Genesis 47:29; Deuteronomy 31:14, 33:1; 2 Timothy 4:6; 2 Peter 1:13-15 charged Numbers 27:19; Deuteronomy 3:28, 31:23; Acts 20:28-31; 1 Timothy 1:18, 6:13; 2 Timothy 4:1 Reciprocal 2 Samuel 7:12 - And when; Psalm 72:1 - the king's; Proverbs 23:24 - father Verse 2 I go Joshua 23:14; Job 16:22, 30:23; Psalm 89:48; Habakkuk 3:1 be thou Deuteronomy 17:19, 17:20, 31:6; Joshua 1:6, 1:7; 1 Chronicles 28:20; Ephesians 6:10; 2 Timothy 2:1 and show 1 Kings 3:7; 2 Samuel 10:12; Ecclesiastes 12:13; 1 Corinthians 16:13; 1 Timothy 4:12 Reciprocal Genesis 48:21 - Behold; 1 Chronicles 28:7 - constant; 1 Timothy 3:15 - know; 2 Peter 1:14 - shortly Verse 3 And keep Deuteronomy 29:9; Joshua 1:7, 22:5; 1 Chronicles 22:12, 22:13, 28:8, 28:9, 29:19 statutes Deuteronomy 4:1, 4:5, 4:8, 5:1, 6:1, 6:2 testimonies 4:45; Psalm 19:7, 119:2, 119:111, 119:138 written Deuteronomy 17:18-20; Malachi 4:4 that thou Deuteronomy 29:9 prosperor, do wisely, Joshua 1:7, 1:8 *marg. 1 Samuel 18:5, 18:14, 18:30; 2 Chronicles 31:20, 31:21; Psalm 1:2, 1:3, 119:98-100; Proverbs 3:1-4 whithersoever 2 Samuel 8:6, 8:14; 2 Kings 18:7 Reciprocal Genesis 24:40 - before; Leviticus 8:35 - keep; Deuteronomy 26:17 - and to; 1 Kings 3:3 - walking; 3:14 - if thou; 6:12 - if thou wilt; 2 Chronicles 7:17 - if thou wilt; Nehemiah 1:7 - the commandments; Zechariah 3:7 - if thou wilt keep; 2 Peter 1:14 - shortly Verse 4 That the Lord Genesis 18:19; Deuteronomy 7:12; 1 Chronicles 28:9; John 15:9, 15:10; Jude 1:20, 1:21, 1:24 his word 2 Samuel 7:11-16, 7:25; 1 Chronicles 17:11-15, 22:9-11, 28:5-7; Psalm 89:29-37; 132:11, 132:12 walk 1 Kings 3:3, 3:14, 8:23; Genesis 17:1; Leviticus 26:3; 2 Kings 20:3, 23:3, 23:25; 2 Chronicles 17:3; Luke 1:6 with all their heart Deuteronomy 6:5, 10:12, 11:13; Matthew 22:37 failetc. Heb. be cut off from thee from the throne, 1 Kings 8:25; 2 Samuel 7:12, 7:13, 7:16; Psalm 37:9, 37:22; Zechariah 14:2 Reciprocal Genesis 5:22 - General; Deuteronomy 26:17 - and to; 1 Kings 3:6 - according; 6:12 - if thou wilt; 9:5 - I will establish; 2 Kings 10:31 - took no heed; 2 Chronicles 6:16 - saying; 23:3 - as the Lord; 31:21 - he did it; Psalm 39:1 - I said; 116:9 - walk; Isaiah 38:3 - I have; Jeremiah 29:13 - with; 33:17 - David shall never want; 1 Timothy 3:15 - know; 3 John 1:4 - walk Verse 5 Joab 1 Kings 1:7, 1:18, 1:19; 2 Samuel 3:39, 18:5, 18:12, 18:14, 19:5-7 Abner 3:27 Amasa 20:10 Jether 17:25, IthrashedHeb. putput Jeremiah 2:34, 6:15; Ezekiel 24:7, 24:8 Reciprocal Genesis 9:6 - by; Numbers 35:20 - if he thrust; Deuteronomy 19:12 - General; 2 Samuel 11:16 - he assigned; 14:19 - of Joab; 16:10 - What have; 1 Kings 2:31 - which; 2:32 - Jether; 1 Chronicles 2:17 - Amasa; Psalm 55:23 - bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; Ecclesiastes 8:12 - a sinner; Isaiah 5:27 - neither; Hosea 6:8 - polluted with blood; Matthew 5:21 - and Verse 6 according 1 Kings 2:9; Proverbs 20:26 let 1 Kings 2:28-34; Genesis 9:6; Numbers 35:33; Proverbs 28:17; Ecclesiastes 8:11; Isaiah 65:20 in Genesis 42:38; 2 Kings 22:20; Psalm 37:37; Isaiah 48:22, 57:2, 57:21 Reciprocal Numbers 35:20 - if he thrust; Deuteronomy 19:12 - General; 2 Samuel 3:39 - the Lord; 14:19 - of Joab; 20:10 - he smote; 1 Kings 3:12 - I have given; Psalm 55:23 - bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; Matthew 5:21 - and Verse 7 Barzillai 2 Samuel 17:27-29, 19:31-40; Proverbs 27:10 eat 2 Samuel 9:7, 9:10, 19:28; Luke 12:37, 22:28-30; Revelation 3:20, 3:21 when I fled 2 Samuel 15:13-15 Reciprocal Genesis 40:14 - show; 2 Samuel 19:37 - Chimham; Ezra 2:61 - Barzillai; Nehemiah 7:63 - Barzillai; Jeremiah 52:33 - he did Verse 8 Shimei 1 Kings 2:36-46; 2 Samuel 16:5-8 grievousHeb. stronghe came 19:16-23; Jeremiah 4:2 Reciprocal Genesis 32:2 - the name; 2 Samuel 3:16 - Bahurim; 19:23 - Thou shalt Verse 9 hold himDo not consider him as an innocent man; for, as thou art a wise man, and knowest how to treat such persons, treat him as he deserves; only, as I have sworn to him that I would not put him to death, "bring not his hoar head down to the grave with blood." So Solomon understood David; for, after he had commanded Joab to be slain, in obedience to his father, he sent for Shimei, and knowing he ought to be well watched, he confined him to Jerusalem for the rest of his life, and so it appears David should be understood; for the negative particle lo, in the former clause, "hold him not guiltless," should be repeated in the latter clause, though not expressed; instances of which frequently occur in the Hebrew Scriptures. - See note on Judges 5:30. 1 Samuel 2:3. Psalm 1:5; 9:18; 38:1; 75:5. Proverbs 5:16; 24:12, etc. This is the view taken of the subject by Dr. Kennicott, and it seems the best and most correct mode of interpreting the text. Exodus 20:7, 22:28; Job 9:28 wise 1 Kings 3:12, 3:28 his 2:6; Genesis 42:38, 44:31 with Numbers 32:23 Reciprocal 2 Samuel 16:5 - whose name; 19:23 - Thou shalt; 1 Kings 2:36 - Shimei; Psalm 45:9 - upon; Proverbs 15:20 - wise; 19:5 - unpunished; 23:24 - father Verse 10 So David 1 Kings 1:21; 1 Chronicles 29:28; Acts 2:29, 13:36 the city 1 Kings 3:1, 11:43; 2 Samuel 5:7; 1 Chronicles 11:7 Reciprocal 1 Kings 11:21 - Hadad; 14:20 - slept; 22:40 - slept; 22:50 - slept with his fathers; 2 Kings 8:24 - slept; 10:35 - Jehu slept; 13:13 - slept; 14:20 - he was buried; 20:21 - slept; 1 Chronicles 17:11 - go to be; 2 Chronicles 9:31 - slept; 14:1 - slept; 24:16 - in the city; 32:33 - slept; Job 3:14 - kings; 1 Thessalonians 4:13 - which are Verse 11 reigned over 2 Samuel 5:4; 1 Chronicles 29:26, 29:27 Reciprocal 2 Samuel 2:1 - Hebron; 2:11 - time; 5:5 - seven years; 1 Kings 11:42 - forty years; 1 Chronicles 3:4 - there he reigned; 11:1 - Hebron; 26:31 - fortieth Verse 12 am sat Solomon 1 Kings 1:46; 1 Chronicles 29:23-25; 2 Chronicles 1:1; Psalm 132:12 his kingdom 2 Samuel 7:12, 7:13, 7:29; Psalm 72:8-20, 89:36, 89:37 Reciprocal 1 Kings 1:13 - sit; 1:35 - sit; 2:46 - the kingdom; 2 Chronicles 6:10 - I am risen; Proverbs 1:1 - Solomon; 29:4 - king Verse 13 Adonijah 1 Kings 1:5-10, 1:50-53 Comest 1 Samuel 16:4, 16:5; 2 Kings 9:18-22; 1 Chronicles 12:17, 12:18; Luke 10:5, 10:6 Reciprocal 2 Samuel 3:4 - Adonijah Verse 14 2 Samuel 14:12; Luke 7:40
Verse 15 Thou knowest 1 Kings 1:5, 1:25; 2 Samuel 15:6, 15:13, 16:18 for it was 7:12, 12:24; 1 Chronicles 22:9, 22:10, 28:5-7; Proverbs 21:30; Jeremiah 27:5-8; Daniel 2:22 Reciprocal 1 Kings 1:21 - offenders; 1:35 - I have; 2 Kings 9:17 - Is it peace; 1 Chronicles 14:4 - Solomon Verse 16 deny me notHeb. turn not away my face, Psalm 132:10; Proverbs 30:7 Reciprocal 2 Chronicles 6:42 - General; Mark 10:35 - we would Verse 17 Abishag 1 Kings 1:2-4; 2 Samuel 3:7, 12:8 Reciprocal Genesis 23:8 - entreat; Joshua 19:18 - Shunem; 2 Samuel 16:21 - unto thy; 1 Kings 1:3 - Abishag Verse 18 Well Proverbs 14:15
Verse 19 rose up Exodus 20:12; Leviticus 19:3, 19:32 she sat Psalm 45:9, 110:1; Matthew 25:33 Reciprocal Genesis 31:35 - rise up; 48:12 - he bowed himself; Exodus 18:7 - went; Proverbs 31:28 - children; Matthew 20:21 - the one Verse 20 I desire Matthew 20:20, 20:21; John 2:3, 2:4 Ask on Matthew 7:7-11, 18:19, 10:35, 10:36, 11:24; Luke 11:9, 11:10; John 14:13, 14:14, 15:16 Reciprocal 1 Kings 1:16 - And the; Esther 5:3 - What; Mark 10:35 - we would Verse 21 Let Abishag 2 Samuel 16:21, 16:22 Reciprocal Joshua 19:18 - Shunem; 2 Samuel 3:7 - gone in; 1 Kings 1:52 - wickedness; Ecclesiastes 8:3 - stand Verse 22 why dost Matthew 20:22; Mark 10:38; James 4:3 the kingdom 1 Kings 1:5-7, 1:11, 1:24, 1:25 Reciprocal 1 Samuel 18:8 - and what; 2 Samuel 3:7 - gone in; 12:8 - thy master's wives; 16:21 - unto thy; 1 Kings 1:7 - following Adonijah helped him; 1:21 - offenders; Mark 2:26 - Abiathar Verse 23 God 1 Kings 20:10; Ruth 1:17; 1 Samuel 14:44; 2 Samuel 3:9, 3:35, 19:13; 2 Kings 6:31 if AdonijahWe have already seen, that the whole harem of an eastern monarch was a part of the regal succession - see note on 2 Samuel 16:23
and it was treason for a subject to claim any wife or virgin who had once formed a part of it. Solomon evidently considered the request of Adonijah in this light; and was convinced that he was still aiming to seize the crown, to which he considered this as one step. But it is very doubtful, how far the plea either of policy or state necessity can justify Solomon in thus embruing his hands in his brother's blood, whatever might have been his treasonable intentions or conduct.spoken Psalm 64:8, 140:9; Proverbs 18:6, 18:7; Ecclesiastes 10:12; Luke 19:22 Reciprocal Numbers 16:38 - sinners; 2 Samuel 12:10 - the sword; Proverbs 12:13 - wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips; 18:19 - brother; 20:2 - sinneth; Habakkuk 2:10 - sinned Verse 24 as the Lord 1 Kings 1:29 set me 3:6, 3:7, 10:9; 1 Chronicles 29:23; 2 Chronicles 1:8, 1:9 made me Exodus 1:21; 1 Samuel 25:28; 2 Samuel 7:11-13, 7:27; 1 Chronicles 17:10, 17:17, 17:23; Psalm 127:1 as he promised 1 Chronicles 22:10 put 1 Kings 1:52; Ecclesiastes 8:11-13 Reciprocal 2 Samuel 23:5 - Although; 1 Kings 2:45 - the throne; 18:10 - the Lord; 1 Chronicles 3:2 - Adonijah; 29:24 - all the sons; Proverbs 17:11 - General; Habakkuk 3:1 - for what Verse 25 he fell 1 Kings 2:31, 2:34, 2:46; Judges 8:20, 8:21; 1 Samuel 15:33; 2 Samuel 1:15, 4:12 Reciprocal Judges 15:12 - fall; 2 Samuel 19:11 - sent; 23:5 - Although; 1 Kings 2:29 - Go; 1 Chronicles 3:2 - Adonijah; 29:24 - all the sons; Proverbs 17:11 - General; Ecclesiastes 8:4 - the word; Habakkuk 3:1 - for what Verse 26 Abiathar 1 Kings 2:35, 1:7, 1:25 Anathoth Joshua 21:18; Isaiah 10:30; Jeremiah 1:1 worthy of deathHeb. a man of death, 1 Samuel 26:16; 2 Samuel 12:5 *marg.barest 1 Samuel 22:20-23, 23:6-9; 2 Samuel 15:24, 15:29; 1 Chronicles 15:11, 15:12 hast been 2 Samuel 15:24-29; Matthew 10:42; Luke 22:28; Galatians 3:4 Reciprocal 1 Samuel 2:31 - I will cut; 2:33 - to consume; 22:23 - he that seeketh; 30:7 - Abiathar; 2 Samuel 19:11 - sent; 1 Kings 4:4 - Zadok; 1 Chronicles 6:60 - Anathoth; Jeremiah 32:8 - Anathoth; Mark 2:26 - Abiathar; Romans 6:21 - for the Verse 27 So SolomonThis was for having taken part with Adonijah; but by it a remarkable prophecy was fulfilled. God had told Eli - 1 Samuel 2:30-36 that the priesthood should depart from his house; Abiathar was the last of the priests of Ithamar, of which family was Eli the high priest. Zadok, who succeeded, was of the family of Eleazar; and by this change the priesthood reverted to its ancient channel.that he 2:30-36, 3:12-14; Matthew 26:56; John 12:38, 19:24, 19:28, 19:36, 19:37 Shiloh Joshua 18:1; Psalm 78:60; Jeremiah 7:12-14 Reciprocal Numbers 25:13 - his seed; 1 Samuel 2:31 - I will cut; 2:33 - to consume; 2:36 - is left; 22:20 - one; 1 Kings 2:35 - Zadok; 4:4 - Zadok; Ezekiel 43:19 - the priests; Mark 2:26 - Abiathar; Acts 7:39 - but Verse 28 Joab had 1 Kings 1:7; Deuteronomy 32:35; 2 Samuel 18:2, 18:14, 18:15 caught 1 Kings 1:50; Exodus 27:2 Reciprocal Genesis 9:6 - by; Exodus 21:14 - take him; Numbers 35:31 - Moreover; Deuteronomy 19:12 - General; 2 Samuel 2:13 - Joab; 1 Kings 2:6 - let; 19:2 - So let; 2 Kings 11:8 - he that cometh; Ezekiel 43:15 - four horns; Habakkuk 3:1 - lay Verse 29 he is by Exodus 21:14; Ezekiel 9:6; 1 Peter 4:17 Go 1 Kings 2:25, 2:31, 2:46 Reciprocal 2 Samuel 23:20 - Benaiah; Ecclesiastes 8:4 - the word Verse 30 Reciprocal 1 Chronicles 11:22 - Benaiah Verse 31 Do Exodus 21:14 that thou Genesis 9:5, 9:6; Numbers 35:33; Deuteronomy 19:12, 19:13, 21:8, 21:9; 2 Kings 9:26; Proverbs 28:17; Acts 28:4 which 1 Kings 2:5 and from 2 Samuel 3:28 Reciprocal Numbers 35:20 - if he thrust; Deuteronomy 19:10 - General; 2 Samuel 3:29 - rest; 11:16 - he assigned; 20:10 - he smote; 1 Kings 2:25 - he fell; 2:29 - Go; 2:34 - Benaiah; 2:37 - thy blood; 2 Chronicles 21:13 - hast slain; Proverbs 17:11 - General; Matthew 5:21 - and Verse 32 return 1 Kings 2:44; Genesis 4:11; Judges 9:24, 9:57; Psalm 7:16 two men 2 Samuel 3:27, 20:10 more righteous 1 Samuel 15:28; 2 Samuel 4:11; 2 Chronicles 21:13; Esther 1:19 my father 2 Samuel 3:26, 3:37 Abner 3:27 Amasa 20:10 Jether 1 Kings 2:5; 2 Samuel 17:25, IthraReciprocal Genesis 42:22 - his blood; Leviticus 20:9 - his blood; Joshua 2:19 - his blood; 2 Samuel 1:16 - Thy blood; 16:8 - returned; 1 Kings 2:33 - return upon; 2 Kings 4:13 - to the captain; 1 Chronicles 2:17 - Amasa; Proverbs 11:6 - but; Ezekiel 16:52 - they are more; Habakkuk 1:13 - the wicked; Matthew 5:21 - and; 27:25 - His; Luke 6:41 - but Verse 33 return upon 1 Kings 2:32; 2 Samuel 3:29; 2 Kings 5:27; Psalm 101:8, 109:6-15; Matthew 27:25 upon David 2 Samuel 3:28; Proverbs 25:5 his house Psalm 89:29, 89:36, 89:37, 132:12; Isaiah 9:6, 9:7, 11:1-9; Luke 1:31-33, 2:14 Reciprocal Genesis 37:14 - see whether it be well with; 2 Samuel 1:16 - Thy blood; 3:39 - the Lord; 14:9 - and the king; 16:8 - returned; 1 Kings 2:37 - thy blood; 2:44 - return; 2:45 - the throne; Proverbs 11:6 - but; Hosea 12:14 - therefore Verse 34 Benaiah 1 Kings 2:25, 2:31, 2:46 and fellIt appears that he slew him at the very altar. The altar was so sacred among all the people, that, in general, even the vilest wretch found safety, if he once reached it. This led to many abuses, and the perversion of public justice; and God decreed - Exodus 24:14 that the presumptuous murderer, who had taken refuge at his altar, should be dragged thence and put to death.buried 2 Kings 21:18; 2 Chronicles 33:20 in the Joshua 15:61; Matthew 3:1 Reciprocal Judges 15:12 - fall; 1 Samuel 25:1 - in his house; 2 Samuel 1:15 - Go near; 3:39 - the Lord; 8:18 - Benaiah; 1 Kings 2:45 - the throne; 11:21 - Hadad; 1 Chronicles 11:22 - Benaiah; 18:17 - Benaiah; Hosea 12:14 - therefore Verse 35 in his room Job 34:24 Zadok 1 Kings 2:27; Numbers 25:11-13; 1 Samuel 2:35; 1 Chronicles 6:4-15, 6:50-53, 24:3; Psalm 109:8; Acts 1:20 Reciprocal 1 Samuel 2:31 - I will cut; 2 Samuel 8:18 - Benaiah; 15:24 - Zadok; 19:11 - sent; 1 Kings 1:8 - Zadok; 2:26 - Abiathar; 4:4 - Benaiah; 1 Chronicles 6:8 - Zadok; 6:53 - Zadok; 11:22 - Benaiah; 12:28 - Zadok; 15:11 - Zadok; 18:16 - Abiathar; 18:17 - Benaiah; 29:22 - Zadok; 2 Chronicles 31:10 - Azariah; Ezra 7:2 - Zadok; Ezekiel 40:46 - these; 43:19 - the priests; 44:15 - the sons Verse 36 Shimei 1 Kings 2:8, 2:9; 2 Samuel 16:5-9; Proverbs 20:8, 20:26 BuildNo doubt Solomon suspected that Shimei's influence would be dangerous upon his own estate and among his numerous dependents in different parts of the land; and therefore he proposed to him, as the condition of his indemnity for former crimes, that he should live in Jerusalem under his eye, and by no means remove thence. These terms Shimei readily agreed to, and solemnly swore to observe them; and for three years he lived unmolested and in affluence. But growing secure, in contempt of Solomon's authority and of the oath of God, upon an unnecessary business he took a journey, which according to his own engagement forfeited his life. Thus the Lord left him to be infatuated, that due punishment might be inflicted upon him; in order that every ringleader of opposition to Solomon's kingdom might be crushed, and others be intimidated by their examples. Solomon's throne by the death of this man was established in peace, and became a type of the Redeemer's kingdom of peace and righteousness. - Scott. 1 Kings 1:53; 2 Samuel 14:24, 14:28 Reciprocal Joshua 2:19 - whosoever; 2 Samuel 19:16 - Shimei; 1 Kings 2:42 - Did I not Verse 37 over the 1 Kings 15:13; 2 Samuel 15:23; 2 Kings 23:6; 2 Chronicles 29:16; Jeremiah 31:40; John 18:1, Cedronthy blood 1 Kings 2:31, 2:33; Leviticus 20:9; Joshua 2:19; 2 Samuel 1:16; Ezekiel 18:13 Reciprocal Genesis 2:17 - surely; 2 Samuel 19:23 - Thou shalt; Ezekiel 33:4 - his blood Verse 38 The saying 1 Kings 20:4; 2 Kings 20:19
Verse 39 am Achish 1 Samuel 21:10, 27:2, 27:3 Reciprocal 2 Kings 12:17 - against Gath Verse 40 arose Proverbs 15:27; Luke 12:15; 1 Timothy 6:10 Reciprocal 1 Samuel 27:2 - Achish; 2 Kings 12:17 - against Gath Verse 42 Did I not 1 Kings 2:36-38; Psalm 15:4; Luke 19:22 and thou saidst 15:22 Reciprocal Genesis 2:17 - surely; Exodus 22:11 - an oath of the Lord Verse 43 Why 2 Samuel 21:2; Ezekiel 17:18, 17:19 commandment 2 Chronicles 30:12; Ecclesiastes 8:2; Romans 13:5 Reciprocal Exodus 22:11 - an oath of the Lord Verse 44 Thou knowest 2 Samuel 16:5-13; John 8:9; Romans 2:15; 1 John 3:20 return 1 Kings 2:32, 2:33; Psalm 7:16; Proverbs 5:22; Ezekiel 17:19; Hosea 4:9 *marg.Reciprocal 1 Samuel 3:13 - which he knoweth; 25:39 - hath returned; Psalm 109:20 - Let this; Proverbs 11:6 - but; 24:8 - General; Ecclesiastes 7:22 - also; Matthew 5:23 - rememberest Verse 45 blessed Psalm 21:6, 72:17 the throne 1 Kings 2:24, 2:33, 2:34; Proverbs 25:5; Isaiah 9:6, 9:7 Reciprocal 2 Samuel 16:5 - whose name; 1 Kings 2:46 - the kingdom Verse 46 the kingdom 1 Kings 2:12, 2:45; 2 Chronicles 1:1; Proverbs 29:4 Reciprocal 2 Samuel 1:15 - Go near; 16:5 - whose name; 19:23 - Thou shalt; 23:20 - Benaiah; 1 Kings 2:25 - he fell; 2:29 - Go; 2:34 - Benaiah; Proverbs 17:11 - General; 25:5 - away; Ecclesiastes 8:4 - the word Verse 1 am affinity 2 Chronicles 18:1; Ezra 9:14 and took 1 Kings 7:8, 9:24, 11:1 the city 2 Samuel 5:7; 1 Chronicles 11:7 his own 1 Kings 7:1-12 the house 6:1-38, 7:13-15; 2 Chronicles 2:1-4:22; Ezra 5:11 the wall 1 Kings 9:15-19 Reciprocal Genesis 12:15 - princes; 1 Kings 2:10 - the city; 9:16 - daughter; 1 Chronicles 4:18 - Bithiah; 2 Chronicles 8:11 - brought up Verse 2 the peopleIt was not right to offer sacrifices in any place but where the tabernacle and ark were; and wherever they were, whether on a high place or a plain, sacrifices might be lawfully offered, previously to building of the temple. The tabernacle was now at Gibeon - 2 Chronicles 1:3
which was therefore called the great high place; whither we find Solomon, without censure, repaired to sacrifice. 1 Kings 22:43; Leviticus 17:3-6, 26:30; Deuteronomy 12:2-5; 2 Chronicles 33:17 was no 1 Kings 5:3; 1 Chronicles 17:4-6, 28:3-6; Acts 7:47-49 Reciprocal 1 Samuel 9:12 - the high place; 1 Kings 14:23 - built; 2 Kings 18:4 - removed; 2 Chronicles 15:17 - the high places Verse 3 loved Deuteronomy 6:5, 10:12, 30:6, 30:16, 30:20; 2 Samuel 12:24, 12:25; Psalm 31:23; Matthew 22:37; Mark 12:29, 12:30; Romans 8:28; 1 Corinthians 8:3; James 1:12, 2:5; 1 John 4:19, 4:20, 5:2, 5:3 walking 1 Kings 3:6, 3:14, 2:3, 2:4, 11:34, 15:3; 1 Chronicles 28:8, 28:9; 2 Chronicles 17:3-5; John 14:15, 14:21 only he 1 Kings 15:14, 22:43; 2 Kings 12:3, 14:4, 15:4, 15:35, 18:4, 18:22 Reciprocal 1 Chronicles 14:4 - Solomon Verse 4 Gibeon 1 Kings 9:2; Joshua 9:3, 10:2; 1 Chronicles 16:39, 21:29; 2 Chronicles 1:3, 1:7-12 a thousand 1 Kings 8:63; 2 Chronicles 1:6, 7:5, 29:32-35, 30:24; Isaiah 40:16; Micah 6:6, 6:7 Reciprocal Exodus 29:18 - a burnt offering; Joshua 18:25 - Gibeon; 1 Samuel 13:9 - he offered; 1 Kings 8:4 - and the; 2 Kings 16:15 - the king's burnt; Ezekiel 46:12 - a voluntary Verse 5 the Lord 1 Kings 9:2 in a dream Genesis 28:12, 28:13; Numbers 12:6; Job 33:14, 33:15; Matthew 1:20, 2:13, 2:19 Ask what 2 Chronicles 1:7-12; Matthew 7:7, 7:8; Mark 10:36, 10:38-51, 11:24; John 14:13, 14:14, 15:16; James 1:5, 1:6; 1 John 5:14, 5:15 Reciprocal Genesis 31:10 - a dream; 31:24 - dream; 37:5 - dreamed; Joshua 10:41 - Gibeon; 18:25 - Gibeon; 1 Kings 11:9 - which had appeared; 1 Chronicles 14:4 - Solomon; Nehemiah 2:4 - For what; Esther 5:3 - What; Psalm 72:2 - He shall; Proverbs 4:8 - General; 30:7 - have; Zechariah 1:8 - by night; Matthew 20:21 - What; Luke 18:41 - What; 1 Corinthians 12:8 - is given Verse 6 thy servant Numbers 12:7; 2 Samuel 7:5 great 7:8-12, 12:7, 12:8, 22:47-51; 1 Chronicles 29:12-14; Psalm 78:70-72 mercyor, bounty, 13:6, 116:7, 119:17; 2 Corinthians 9:5, 9:11 according 1 Kings 2:4, 9:4, 15:5; 2 Kings 20:3; Psalm 15:2, 18:20-24 that 1 Kings 1:48 Reciprocal Genesis 6:9 - and Noah; 17:1 - walk; 48:15 - did walk; 1 Kings 2:24 - set me; 3:3 - walking; 8:23 - walk before; 2 Kings 22:2 - walked; 1 Chronicles 4:18 - Bithiah; 28:9 - the God; 2 Chronicles 6:10 - I am risen; 6:14 - walk before; Psalm 78:72 - guided; Proverbs 14:2 - that walketh; 15:14 - heart; Ecclesiastes 7:11 - good with an inheritance; 12:1 - Remember; Jeremiah 4:2 - in truth; Matthew 20:2 - he sent; 3 John 1:4 - walk Verse 7 thou hast Daniel 2:21, 4:25, 4:32, 5:18, 5:21 a little 1 Chronicles 29:1; Job 32:6-8; Ecclesiastes 10:16; Jeremiah 1:6; Matthew 18:3, 18:4 to go Numbers 27:17; Deuteronomy 31:2; 1 Samuel 18:16; 2 Samuel 5:2; Psalm 121:8; John 10:3, 10:4, 10:9 Reciprocal Exodus 3:11 - General; Deuteronomy 1:12 - General; Judges 11:11 - uttered; 1 Kings 1:37 - As the; 2:2 - and show; 2:24 - set me; 1 Chronicles 4:10 - God granted; 22:5 - Solomon; 2 Chronicles 1:9 - for thou hast; 6:10 - I am risen; 34:1 - eight years; Isaiah 3:4 - children; Matthew 18:2 - General; Acts 1:21 - went; 9:28 - coming; James 1:5 - any Verse 8 thy people Exodus 19:5, 19:6; Deuteronomy 7:6-8; 1 Samuel 12:22; Psalm 78:71 cannot Genesis 13:16, 15:5, 22:17; 1 Chronicles 21:2, 21:5, 21:6, 27:23, 27:24 Reciprocal Genesis 12:2 - General; Exodus 18:17 - not good; 1 Kings 4:20 - as the sand; 2 Kings 9:6 - over the people; 2 Chronicles 1:9 - for thou hast; Daniel 2:21 - he giveth Verse 9 Give therefore 1 Chronicles 22:12, 29:19; 2 Chronicles 1:10; Psalm 119:34, 119:73, 119:144; Proverbs 2:3-9, 3:13-18; 16:16; James 1:5, 3:17 understandingHeb. hearing, Proverbs 20:12 to judge 1 Kings 3:28; Psalm 72:1, 72:2; Proverbs 14:8; Ecclesiastes 7:11, 7:19, 9:15-18; John 5:30 discern 2 Samuel 14:17; Isaiah 11:2-4; 1 Corinthians 2:14, 2:15; Ephesians 5:17; Philippians 1:10 *Gr: Habakkuk 3:1 who is able Exodus 3:11, 3:12, 4:10-13; Jeremiah 1:6; Matthew 3:11, 3:14; 2 Corinthians 2:16, 3:5 Reciprocal Genesis 12:2 - General; Exodus 18:17 - not good; 18:21 - able men; 31:3 - filled; Deuteronomy 34:9 - full of the spirit; 1 Kings 3:11 - discern; 5:7 - a wise son; 7:7 - of judgment; 10:24 - which God; 2 Kings 2:9 - Elisha said; 15:5 - judging; 1 Chronicles 11:2 - ruler; 2 Chronicles 32:4 - find; Job 28:12 - General; Psalm 119:66 - Teach me; Proverbs 1:2 - General; 2:6 - the Lord; 8:15 - decree; 18:15 - General; 25:2 - the honour; Ecclesiastes 10:10 - wisdom; Isaiah 11:3 - and he shall not; Daniel 9:12 - our judges; Matthew 12:42 - hear; Romans 16:19 - yet; 1 Corinthians 3:10 - as a; Colossians 3:16 - all Verse 10 pleased Proverbs 15:8
Verse 11 hast not Psalm 4:6; Proverbs 16:31; Matthew 20:21, 20:22; Romans 8:26; James 4:2, 4:3 long lifeHeb. many daysdiscernHeb. hear, 1 Kings 3:9 *marg.Reciprocal 2 Chronicles 1:11 - this was; Ezra 8:16 - men of understanding; Psalm 119:173 - for; Ecclesiastes 7:23 - I said; Matthew 6:33 - seek; Luke 12:31 - General; 1 Timothy 2:8 - without; Habakkuk 3:1 - to discern; James 1:5 - any Verse 12 I have done Psalm 10:17; Isaiah 65:24; Romans 8:26, 8:27; 1 John 5:14, 5:15 I have given 1 Kings 3:28, 2:6, 2:9, 4:29-34, 5:12, 10:3-8, 10:23, 10:24; 2 Chronicles 1:11, 1:12, 2:12, 9:5-8; Ecclesiastes 1:13, 1:16; Luke 21:15 neither Matthew 12:42; Colossians 2:3 Reciprocal Exodus 31:6 - wise hearted; 35:35 - he filled; Deuteronomy 34:9 - full of the spirit; 1 Kings 4:31 - wiser; 2 Chronicles 9:2 - there; 9:22 - passed all the kings; Job 32:8 - the inspiration; Psalm 119:173 - for; Proverbs 2:6 - the Lord; 16:21 - wise; Ecclesiastes 2:9 - General; 2:15 - even to me; 7:23 - I said; Daniel 1:17 - God; James 1:5 - any; 3:17 - the wisdom; 2 Peter 3:15 - according Verse 13 And I Psalm 84:11, 84:12; Matthew 6:33; Romans 8:32; 1 Corinthians 3:22, 3:23; Ephesians 3:20 riches 1 Kings 4:21-24, 10:23-29; Proverbs 3:16 shall not beor, hath not beenReciprocal 2 Kings 3:18 - And this; 1 Chronicles 17:17 - hast regarded; 29:25 - bestowed; 2 Chronicles 9:22 - passed all the kings; Nehemiah 13:26 - yet among; Ecclesiastes 1:16 - Lo; 5:19 - to whom; 6:2 - a man Verse 14 if thou 1 Kings 2:3, 2:4; 1 Chronicles 22:12, 22:13, 28:9; 2 Chronicles 7:17-19; Psalm 132:12; Zechariah 3:7 as thy 1 Kings 3:3, 9:4, 9:5, 15:5; 2 Chronicles 17:3, 17:4, 29:2, 34:2; Acts 13:22 I will lengthen Deuteronomy 5:16, 25:15; Psalm 21:4, 91:16; Proverbs 3:2, 3:16; 1 Timothy 4:8 Reciprocal 1 Kings 6:12 - if thou wilt; 11:33 - they have forsaken; 11:38 - if thou wilt; 14:8 - my servant David; 15:3 - and his heart; 2 Kings 16:2 - did not; 18:3 - according Verse 15 awoke Genesis 41:7; Jeremiah 31:26 before 2 Samuel 6:17; 1 Chronicles 16:1, 16:2 peace offerings 1 Kings 8:63, 8:65; Leviticus 3:1-17, 7:11-19; 2 Samuel 6:18, 6:19; 2 Chronicles 7:5, 7:7-10, 30:22-26 a feast Genesis 31:54, 40:20; Esther 1:3; Daniel 5:1; Mark 6:21 Reciprocal Genesis 21:8 - feast; 41:4 - So Pharaoh awoke; 1 Kings 8:1 - out of the city Verse 16 two women Leviticus 19:29; Deuteronomy 23:17; Joshua 2:1 harlotsThe word zanoth, rendered harlots, is here translated by the Targumist, the best judge in this case, pundekon, "tavern-keepers." See note on 2:1, and see note on Judges 11:1. Had these women been harlots, it is not likely that they would have dared to appear before Solomon; nor is it likely that such persons would have been permitted in the reign of David. Their husbands might at this time have been following their necessary occupations in distant parts.stood Exodus 18:13, 18:16; Numbers 27:2 Reciprocal Exodus 18:26 - the hard causes; Deuteronomy 17:8 - arise; 2 Samuel 15:2 - came; 2 Chronicles 32:4 - find; Job 9:33 - that might; 29:16 - the cause Verse 17 O my lord Genesis 43:20; Romans 13:7 Reciprocal 2 Chronicles 32:4 - find Verse 20 midnight Job 24:13-17; Psalm 139:11; Matthew 13:25; John 3:20 took 1 Kings 3:21
Verse 21 give Genesis 21:7; 1 Samuel 1:23; Lamentations 4:3, 4:4 Reciprocal 1 Kings 3:20 - took Verse 22 Nay 1 Kings 3:23, 3:24
Verse 23 Reciprocal 1 Kings 3:22 - Nay; Proverbs 15:28 - heart Verse 24 Reciprocal 1 Kings 3:22 - Nay Verse 25 DivideThis was apparently a very strange decision; but Solomon saw that the only way to discover the real mother was by the affection and tenderness should would necessarily shew to her offspring. The plan was tried, and succeeded; and it was a proof of his sound judgment, penetration, and acquaintance with the human heart, or rather, of his extraordinary and supernatural wisdom. See note on 1 Kings 3:28. The two following instances are in some faint manner to be compared to Solomon's decision, inasmuch as they also work upon the human sympathies. Suetonius, in his Life of the emperor Claudian, tells us, that this emperor discovered a woman to be the real mother of a young man, whom she refused to acknowledge, by commanding her to marry him, the proofs being doubtful on both sides; for, rather than commit incest, she confessed the truth. Diodorus Siculus also informs us, that Ariopharnes, king of Thrace, being appointed to decided between three young men, each of whom professed to be the son of the deceased king of the Cimmerians, and claimed the succession, discovered the real son by ordering each to shoot an arrow into the dead body of the king: two of them did this without hesitation; but the real son of the deceased monarch refused. Proverbs 25:8
Verse 26 her bowels Genesis 43:30; Isaiah 49:15; Jeremiah 31:20; Hosea 11:8; Philippians 1:8, 2:1; 1 John 3:17 yearnedHeb. were hot, Psalm 39:3 give her Romans 1:31; 2 Timothy 3:3 Reciprocal Genesis 21:16 - Let; 2 Kings 6:29 - she hath hid; Job 39:16 - as; Song of Songs 5:4 - my bowels; 2 Corinthians 7:15 - inward affection is Verse 27 Reciprocal Job 39:16 - as; Isaiah 49:15 - a woman Verse 28 feared Exodus 14:31; Joshua 4:14; 1 Samuel 12:18; 1 Chronicles 29:24; Proverbs 24:21 the wisdom 1 Kings 3:9-12; Ezra 7:25; Ecclesiastes 7:19; Daniel 2:21, 2:47, 5:11; 1 Corinthians 1:24, 1:30; Colossians 2:3 in himHeb. in the midst of himto do Psalm 72:2, 72:4 Reciprocal 2 Samuel 14:17 - to discern; 1 Kings 2:9 - wise; 3:12 - I have given; 3:25 - Divide; 4:29 - God; 7:7 - of judgment; 10:4 - Solomon's; 10:24 - which God; 2 Kings 15:5 - judging; 2 Chronicles 1:11 - that thou mayest; 9:8 - to do judgment; 9:23 - God; 15:9 - they saw; Esther 1:19 - that is better; Job 32:8 - the inspiration; Psalm 72:5 - They shall; 78:72 - guided; 119:66 - Teach me; Proverbs 1:3 - equity; 8:15 - decree; Isaiah 11:3 - and he shall not; 28:6 - for a spirit; Daniel 1:17 - God; Matthew 12:42 - hear; Colossians 3:16 - all; James 3:17 - the wisdom; 2 Peter 3:15 - according