1 Kings 5:2-6
Summary for 1Kgs 5:2-6: 5:2-6 a Solomon responded to Hiram by sending word through Hiram’s ambassadors that he intended to build a Temple to honor the name of the Lord, following his father David’s desire and provisions for its construction (2 Sam 7:1-3 b; 1 Chr 17:1-15 c; 22:14-19 d; 28:9-12 e).5:3 f gave him victory over all his enemies (literally put them under the soles of his feet): Ancient Near Eastern inscriptions and paintings often depict victorious kings with their feet upon the necks of vanquished foes or with enemies subdued at their feet.
Summary for 1Kgs 5:4-5: 5:4-5 g Unlike David, Solomon enjoyed peace [literally rest] on every side. Solomon’s name (Hebrew shlomoh) may be a variation of the word for “peace” (Hebrew shalom).
• The name of the Lord signifies God’s self-revealed character and reputation. The Hebrew term translated the name was sometimes used in oral reading of Scripture so the reader could avoid uttering the personal name of God (the tetragrammaton—YHWH). The New Testament applies the term “the name” to Jesus (Acts 5:41 h; 3 Jn 1:7 i).
5:6 j please command: The main thrust of Solomon’s message was his request for cedars from Lebanon, indicating Hiram’s wide commercial influence. Ancient Near Eastern literature often cites the use of Lebanese cedars in building and furnishing temples and palaces.
• Sidonians was a general name for Phoenicians; Sidon was more ancient than Tyre.
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