Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Kings 14:26

26 And he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the kings house, he even took away all: and he took away all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

It is implied, that first he took the City: which may seem strange, considering the great strength of that City, and how much time it took Nebuchadnezzar and Titus to take it. But, First, It might cost Shishak also some time, and a long Siege ere he took it, though that be not here related. Secondly, It is probable that David and Solomon in their building and altering of this City, had more respect to State and Magnificence, than to its defence, as having no great cause to fear the Invasion of any Enemies, and being too secure in reference to their Posterity, because of Gods promise of the Kingdom to be continued to them and to their seed for ever. And it is probable and certain, that after the division between Iudah and Israel, the Kings of Iudah did add very much to the Fortifications of this City.

Marginal references: Chap. 10 [illegible: 1 word] ▪