1 Kings 1:19
1 Kings 2:36
Shimei <08096> [Shimei.]
Build <01129> [Build.]
No doubt Solomon suspected that Shimei's influence would be dangerous upon his own estate and among his numerous dependents in different parts of the land; and therefore he proposed to him, as the condition of his indemnity for former crimes, that he should live in Jerusalem under his eye, and by no means remove thence. These terms Shimei readily agreed to, and solemnly swore to observe them; and for three years he lived unmolested and in affluence. But growing secure, in contempt of Solomon's authority and of the oath of God, upon an unnecessary business he took a journey, which according to his own engagement forfeited his life. Thus the Lord left him to be infatuated, that due punishment might be inflicted upon him; in order that every ringleader of opposition to Solomon's kingdom might be crushed, and others be intimidated by their examples. Solomon's throne by the death of this man was established in peace, and became a type of the Redeemer's kingdom of peace and righteousness.--SCOTT.
1 Kings 9:13
friend <0251> [my brother.]
Cabul <03521> [Cabul. that is, Displeasing, or dirty.]
Josephus says that {Cabul,} in the Phoenician language, signifies [ouk areskon,] displeasing; and that these cities were situated in the neighbourhood of Tyre. Most commentators are persuaded that the city Cabul in the tribe of Asher was one; and probably from this Hiram took occasion to give this name to all the other cities which Solomon had ceded to him.
1 Kings 17:20-21
called <07121> [he cried.]
by killing <07489> [hast thou also.]
stretched out .... boy ................. boy's <04058 03206> [stretched himself. Heb. measured himself.]
Lord ... Lord ... God <03068 0430> [O Lord my God.]
1 Kings 18:3
Obadiah ....... Obadiah <05662> [Obadiah. Heb. Obadiahu. the governor of his house. Heb. over his house.]
loyal follower .... Lord <03373 03068> [feared the Lord.]
