Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
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1 Kings
Book: 1 Kings
Chapter: 5
Overview:
Solomon's agreement with
Hiram.
(1-9) Solomon's workmen for
the
Temple.
(10-18)
1-9 Here is
Solomon's design to build a
Temple. There is
No
Adversary,
No Satan,
So the
Word is;
No instrument of
Satan to
oppose it, or to divert from it.
Satan does all he can, to
hinder
Temple work. When there is
No evil abroad, then let us be
ready and active in that which is good, and get forward. Let
God's promises quicken our endeavours. And all outward skill and
advantages should be made serviceable to the interests of
Christ's kingdom. It
Tyre supplies
Israel with craftsmen,
Israel
will supply
Tyre with
Corn, Eze 27:17. Thus,
By the
Wise
disposal of
Providence, one country has need of another, and is
benefitted
By another, that there may be dependence
On one
another, to the
Glory of
God.
10-18 The
Temple was chiefly built
By the riches and labour of
Gentiles, which typified their being called into the
Church.
Solomon commanded, and they brought costly
Stones for the
foundation.
Christ, who is laid for a Foundation, is a
Chosen
and precious
Stone. We should lay our foundation firm, and
bestow most pains
On that part of our religion which lies out of
the sight of men. And happy those who, as lively
Stones, are
built up a spiritual
House, for a
Habitation of
God through the
Spirit. Who among us will build in the
House of the
Lord?