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1 Kings 4:20
1 Kings 4:20
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prosperity, the other branch of the promise there made him. We have…1 Kings 4 — Overview1 Kings 4 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledge1 Kings 4:1, Solomon’s princes; 1 Kings 4:7, His twelve officers for provision; 1 Kings 4:20, The peace and largeness of his kingdom; 1 Kings 4:22, His daily provision; 1 Kings 4:26, His stables; 1 Kings 4:29, His…1 Kings 4 — Overview1 Kings 4 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAs in the preceding chapter we have a proof of the wisdom and understanding which the Lord gave to Solomon, as promised, so in this an account is given of the riches and honour he was possessed of; of him, as king over…1 Kings 4:20-281 Kings 4:20-28 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleSuch a kingdom, and such a court, surely never any prince had, as
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