1Ki 4:29-33 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Kgs 4:29-30: 4:29-30 wise men of the East: Babylon was well-known for wise men. Yet Solomon’s God-given wisdom (3:9 , 12 , 28 ; Prov 1:7 ; Eccl 12:13 ) exceeded them all (1 Kgs 4:34 ).

Summary for 1Kgs 4:29-30: 4:29-30 ^a wise men of the East: Babylon was well-known for wise men. Yet Solomon’s God-given wisdom (3:9 ^b, 12 ^c, 28 ^d; Prov 1:7 ^e; Eccl 12:13 ^f) exceeded them all (1 Kgs 4:34 ^g).
4:31 ^h Ethan and Heman were among the musicians appointed by David (see 1 Chr 6:33-47 ⁱ; 15:16-19 ^j; Pss 88 ^k, 89 ^l).

• The sons of Mahol were Temple singers, so Heman, Calcol, and Darda may have participated in the worship services (see 1 Chr 15:17 ^m, 19-22 ⁿ).
Summary for 1Kgs 4:32-34: 4:32-34 ^o proverbs ... songs: Solomon wrote much of the book of Proverbs and composed Pss 72 ^p and 127 ^q. His knowledge of plants and animals reflected his careful observation of nature (see Prov 6:6-8 ^r). Solomon’s wisdom and literary prowess (see Matt 12:42 ^s) are reflected in the Song of Songs and Ecclesiastes. No wonder many, including kings (1 Kgs 10:1-9 ^t), sought the wisdom of Solomon.