“And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.”
Or, stablished, and strong, read 1 Kings 2:46 .
“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.”
That is, he proclaimed a solemn sacrifice, and commanded that all should be at the same.
“So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon; for there was the tabernacle of the congregation of God, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness.”
Read 1 Kings 3:4 . So called, because that God thereby showed certain signs to the congregation of his presence.
“Moreover the brasen altar, that Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, he put before the tabernacle of the LORD: and Solomon and the congregation sought unto it. he put: or, was there”
Cross references: : Exod. 38:1 , 2 Which was for the burnt offerings, Exod. 27:1 .
“Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude. like: Heb. much as the dust of the earth”
Perform thy promise made to my father concerning me.
“Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?”
That I may govern this people, read 1 Chron. 27:1 and 1 Kings 3:7 .
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
That is, to be revenged on thine enemies.
“And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, which he placed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem.”
Which were cities appointed to keep and maintain the chariots. 1 Kings 10:26
“And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem as plenteous as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the vale for abundance. made: Heb. gave”
He caused so great plenty, that it was no more esteemed than stones.
“And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price. Solomon: Heb. the going forth of the horses which was Solomon's”
Read 1 Kings. 10:28 . Isa. 19:9 ; Ezek. 27:7