Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Kings 10:9
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1 Kings10:9
9 Blessed be the LORD thy God , which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel . because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice ▪
He deserves all blessing and praise, for delighting to honour and advance so Worthy a Person.
For it was Gods special act to make him King, rather than his elder Brother.
i. e. To execute just Judgment among them, to govern them with Right and Equity. She tacitly admonisheth Solomon, that he was not made King that he might live in Ease, and Pleasure, and Splendor, but for the good of his People.
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