Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Kings 9:13

13 And he said, What cities are these which thou hast given me, my brother? And he called them the land of Cabul unto this day.

i. e. Of dirt, as most interpret it. Not that it was a barren Soyl, as some imagine; for they who describe those parts, commend them as Fruitful: nor would Solomon have made him so unworthy a return: but because it was not pleasant, nor agreeable to his, nor to his Peoples humour; because, though the Land was very good, yet being a thick and stiff Clay, and therefore requiring great pains to Manure and Improve it, it was very unsuitable to the disposition of the Tyrians, who were Delicate, and Lazy, and Luxurious, and wholly given to Merchandise.

Marginal references: That is, displeasing, or dirty.