Apologetics Bible

1Kings 4:1

Hebrew

וַֽיְהִי הַמֶּלֶךְ שְׁלֹמֹה מֶלֶךְ עַל־כָּל־יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

vayehiy-hamelekhe-shelomoh-melekhe-'al-khal-yishera'el

KJV: So king Solomon was king over all Israel.

AKJV: So king Solomon was king over all Israel.

ASV: And king Solomon was king over all Israel.

YLT: And king Solomon is king over all Israel,

Exposition: 1Kings 4:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So king Solomon was king over all Israel.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:2

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה הַשָּׂרִים אֲשֶׁר־לוֹ עֲזַרְיָהוּ בֶן־צָדוֹק הַכֹּהֵֽן׃

ve'eleh-hashariym-'asher-lvo-'azareyahv-ven-tzadvoq-hakhohen

KJV: And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,

AKJV: And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,

ASV: And these were the princes whom he had: Azariah the son of Zadok, the priest;

YLT: and these are the heads whom he hath: Azariah son of Zadok is the priest;

Exposition: 1Kings 4:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:3

Hebrew

אֱלִיחֹרֶף וַאֲחִיָּה בְּנֵי שִׁישָׁא סֹפְרִים יְהוֹשָׁפָט בֶּן־אֲחִילוּד הַמַּזְכִּֽיר׃

'eliychoref-va'achiyah-veney-shiysha'-soferiym-yehvoshafat-ven-'achiylvd-hamazekhiyr

KJV: Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder.

AKJV: Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder.

ASV: Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder;

YLT: Elihoreph and Ahiah sons of Shisha are scribes; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud is remembrancer;

Exposition: 1Kings 4:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:4

Hebrew

וּבְנָיָהוּ בֶן־יְהוֹיָדָע עַל־הַצָּבָא וְצָדוֹק וְאֶבְיָתָר כֹּהֲנִֽים׃

vvenayahv-ven-yehvoyada'-'al-hatzava'-vetzadvoq-ve'eveyatar-khohaniym

KJV: And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:

AKJV: And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:

ASV: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host; and Zadok and Abiathar were priests;

YLT: and Benaiah son of Jehoiada is over the host; and Zadok and Abiathar are priests;

Exposition: 1Kings 4:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:5

Hebrew

וַעֲזַרְיָהוּ בֶן־נָתָן עַל־הַנִּצָּבִים וְזָבוּד בֶּן־נָתָן כֹּהֵן רֵעֶה הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃

va'azareyahv-ven-natan-'al-hanitzaviym-vezavvd-ven-natan-khohen-re'eh-hamelekhe

KJV: And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king’s friend:

AKJV: And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king’s friend:

ASV: and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; and Zabud the son of Nathan was chief minister, and the king’s friend;

YLT: and Azariah son of Nathan is over the officers; and Zabud son of Nathan is minister, friend of the king;

Exposition: 1Kings 4:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king’s friend:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:6

Hebrew

וַאֲחִישָׁר עַל־הַבָּיִת וַאֲדֹנִירָם בֶּן־עַבְדָּא עַל־הַמַּֽס׃

va'achiyshar-'al-havayit-va'adoniyram-ven-'aveda'-'al-hamas

KJV: And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.

AKJV: And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute. ¶

ASV: and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to taskwork.

YLT: And Ahishar is over the household, and Adoniram son of Abda is over the tribute.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:7

Hebrew

וְלִשְׁלֹמֹה שְׁנֵים־עָשָׂר נִצָּבִים עַל־כָּל־יִשְׂרָאֵל וְכִלְכְּלוּ אֶת־הַמֶּלֶךְ וְאֶת־בֵּיתוֹ חֹדֶשׁ בַּשָּׁנָה יִהְיֶה עַל־אחד הָאֶחָד לְכַלְכֵּֽל׃

velishelomoh-sheneym-'ashar-nitzaviym-'al-khal-yishera'el-vekhilekhelv-'et-hamelekhe-ve'et-veytvo-chodesh-vashanah-yiheyeh-'al-'chd-ha'echad-lekhalekhel

KJV: And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision.

AKJV: And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision.

ASV: And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, who provided victuals for the king and his household: each man had to make provision for a month in the year.

YLT: And Solomon hath twelve officers over all Israel, and they have sustained the king and his household--a month in the year is on each one for sustenance;

Exposition: 1Kings 4:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:8

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה שְׁמוֹתָם בֶּן־חוּר בְּהַר אֶפְרָֽיִם׃

ve'eleh-shemvotam-ven-chvr-vehar-'eferayim

KJV: And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:

AKJV: And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:

ASV: And these are their names: Ben-hur, in the hill-country of Ephraim;

YLT: and these are their names: Ben-Hur in the hill-country of Ephraim;

Exposition: 1Kings 4:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:9

Hebrew

בֶּן־דֶּקֶר בְּמָקַץ וּבְשַֽׁעַלְבִים וּבֵית שָׁמֶשׁ וְאֵילוֹן בֵּית חָנָֽן׃

ven-deqer-vemaqatz-vvesha'aleviym-vveyt-shamesh-ve'eylvon-veyt-chanan

KJV: The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth–shemesh, and Elon–beth–hanan:

AKJV: The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Bethshemesh, and Elonbethhanan:

ASV: Ben-deker, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan;

YLT: Ben-Dekar in Makaz, and Shaalbim, and Beth-Shemesh, and Elon-Beth-Hanan.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth–shemesh, and Elon–beth–hanan:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:10

Hebrew

בֶּן־חֶסֶד בָּֽאֲרֻבּוֹת לוֹ שֹׂכֹה וְכָל־אֶרֶץ חֵֽפֶר׃

ven-chesed-va'aruvvot-lvo-shokhoh-vekhal-'eretz-chefer

KJV: The son of Hesed, in Aruboth; to him pertained Sochoh, and all the land of Hepher:

AKJV: The son of Hesed, in Aruboth; to him pertained Sochoh, and all the land of Hepher:

ASV: Ben-hesed, in Arubboth (to him pertained Socoh, and all the land of Hepher);

YLT: Ben-Hesed is in Aruboth, hath Sochoh and all the land of Hepher;

Exposition: 1Kings 4:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The son of Hesed, in Aruboth; to him pertained Sochoh, and all the land of Hepher:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:11

Hebrew

בֶּן־אֲבִֽינָדָב כָּל־נָפַת דֹּאר טָפַת בַּת־שְׁלֹמֹה הָיְתָה לּוֹ לְאִשָּֽׁה׃

ven-'aviynadav-khal-nafat-do'r-tafat-vat-shelomoh-hayetah-lvo-le'ishah

KJV: The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; which had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife:

AKJV: The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; which had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife:

ASV: Ben-abinadab, in all the height of Dor (he had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife);

YLT: Ben-Abinadab hath all the elevation of Dor, Taphath daughter of Solomon became his wife.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; which had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:12

Hebrew

בַּֽעֲנָא בֶּן־אֲחִילוּד תַּעְנַךְ וּמְגִדּוֹ וְכָל־בֵּית שְׁאָן אֲשֶׁר אֵצֶל צָרְתַנָה מִתַּחַת לְיִזְרְעֶאל מִבֵּית שְׁאָן עַד אָבֵל מְחוֹלָה עַד מֵעֵבֶר לְיָקְמֳעָֽם׃

va'ana'-ven-'achiylvd-ta'enakhe-vmegidvo-vekhal-veyt-she'an-'asher-'etzel-tzaretanah-mitachat-leyizere'e'l-miveyt-she'an-'ad-'avel-mechvolah-'ad-me'ever-leyaqemo'am

KJV: Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth–shean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Beth–shean to Abel–meholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam:

AKJV: Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Bethshean to Abelmeholah, even to the place that is beyond Jokneam:

ASV: Baana the son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth-shean which is beside Zarethan, beneath Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah, as far as beyond Jokmeam;

YLT: Baana Ben-Ahilud hath Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth-Shean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Beth-Shean unto Abel-Meholah, unto beyond Jokneam.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth–shean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Beth–shean to Abel–meholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:13

Hebrew

בֶּן־גֶּבֶר בְּרָמֹת גִּלְעָד לוֹ חַוֺּת יָאִיר בֶּן־מְנַשֶּׁה אֲשֶׁר בַּגִּלְעָד לוֹ חֶבֶל אַרְגֹּב אֲשֶׁר בַּבָּשָׁן שִׁשִּׁים עָרִים גְּדֹלוֹת חוֹמָה וּבְרִיחַ נְחֹֽשֶׁת׃

ven-gever-veramot-gile'ad-lvo-chavt-ya'iyr-ven-menasheh-'asher-vagile'ad-lvo-chevel-'aregov-'asher-vavashan-shishiym-'ariym-gedolvot-chvomah-vveriycha-nechoshet

KJV: The son of Geber, in Ramoth–gilead; to him pertained the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; to him also pertained the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, threescore great cities with walls and brasen bars:

AKJV: The son of Geber, in Ramothgilead; to him pertained the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; to him also pertained the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, three score great cities with walls and brazen bars:

ASV: Ben-geber, in Ramoth-gilead (to him pertained the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; even to him pertained the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, threescore great cities with walls and brazen bars);

YLT: Ben-Geber, in Ramoth-Gilead, hath the small towns of Jair son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; he hath a portion of Argob that is in Bashan, sixty great cities with wall and brazen bar.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The son of Geber, in Ramoth–gilead; to him pertained the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; to him also pertained the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, threescore great cities with walls and br...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:14

Hebrew

אֲחִֽינָדָב בֶּן־עִדֹּא מַחֲנָֽיְמָה׃

'achiynadav-ven-'ido'-machanayemah

KJV: Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim:

AKJV: Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim:

ASV: Ahinadab the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim;

YLT: Ahinadab son of Iddo hath Mahanaim.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:15

Hebrew

אֲחִימַעַץ בְּנַפְתָּלִי גַּם־הוּא לָקַח אֶת־בָּשְׂמַת בַּת־שְׁלֹמֹה לְאִשָּֽׁה׃

'achiyma'atz-venafetaliy-gam-hv'-laqach-'et-vashemat-vat-shelomoh-le'ishah

KJV: Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife:

AKJV: Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife:

ASV: Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon to wife);

YLT: Ahimaaz is in Naphtali; he also hath taken Basemath daughter of Solomon for a wife.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:16

Hebrew

בַּֽעֲנָא בֶּן־חוּשָׁי בְּאָשֵׁר וּבְעָלֽוֹת׃

va'ana'-ven-chvshay-ve'asher-vve'alvot

KJV: Baanah the son of Hushai was in Asher and in Aloth:

AKJV: Baanah the son of Hushai was in Asher and in Aloth:

ASV: Baana the son of Hushai, in Asher and Bealoth;

YLT: Baanah Ben-Hushai is in Asher, and in Aloth.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Baanah the son of Hushai was in Asher and in Aloth:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:17

Hebrew

יְהוֹשָׁפָט בֶּן־פָּרוּחַ בְּיִשָׂשכָֽר׃

yehvoshafat-ven-farvcha-veyishashkhar

KJV: Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:

AKJV: Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:

ASV: Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar;

YLT: Jehoshaphat Ben-Paruah is in Issachar.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:18

Hebrew

שִׁמְעִי בֶן־אֵלָא בְּבִנְיָמִֽן׃

shime'iy-ven-'ela'-vevineyamin

KJV: Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:

AKJV: Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:

ASV: Shimei the son of Ela, in Benjamin;

YLT: Shimei Ben-Elah is in Benjamin.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:19

Hebrew

גֶּבֶר בֶּן־אֻרִי בְּאֶרֶץ גִּלְעָד אֶרֶץ סִיחוֹן ׀ מֶלֶךְ הָאֱמֹרִי וְעֹג מֶלֶךְ הַבָּשָׁן וּנְצִיב אֶחָד אֲשֶׁר בָּאָֽרֶץ׃

gever-ven-'uriy-ve'eretz-gile'ad-'eretz-siychvon- -melekhe-ha'emoriy-ve'og-melekhe-havashan-vnetziyv-'echad-'asher-va'aretz

KJV: Geber the son of Uri was in the country of Gilead, in the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer which was in the land.

AKJV: Geber the son of Uri was in the country of Gilead, in the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer which was in the land. ¶

ASV: Geber the son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer that was in the land.

YLT: Geber Ben-Uri is in the land of Gilead, the land of Sihon king of the Amorite, and of Og king of Bashan: and one officer who is in the land.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Geber the son of Uri was in the country of Gilead, in the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer which was in the land.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:20

Hebrew

יְהוּדָה וְיִשְׂרָאֵל רַבִּים כַּחוֹל אֲשֶׁר־עַל־הַיָּם לָרֹב אֹכְלִים וְשֹׁתִים וּשְׂמֵחִֽים׃

yehvdah-veyishera'el-raviym-khachvol-'asher-'al-hayam-larov-'okheliym-veshotiym-vshemechiym

KJV: Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry.

AKJV: Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry.

ASV: Judah and Israel were many as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking and making merry.

YLT: Judah and Israel are many, as the sand that is by the sea for multitude, eating and drinking and rejoicing.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:21

KJV: And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.

AKJV: And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life. ¶

ASV: And Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms from the River unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought tribute, and served Solomon all the days of his life.

YLT: And Solomon hath been ruling over all the kingdoms, from the River to the land of the Philistines and unto the border of Egypt: they are bringing nigh a present, and serving Solomon, all days of his life.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:22

KJV: And Solomon’s provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and threescore measures of meal,

AKJV: And Solomon’s provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and three score measures of meal,

ASV: And Solomon’s provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and threescore measures of meal,

YLT: And the provision of Solomon for one day is thirty cors of flour, and sixty cors of meal;

Exposition: 1Kings 4:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Solomon’s provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and threescore measures of meal,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:23

KJV: Ten fat oxen, and twenty oxen out of the pastures, and an hundred sheep, beside harts, and roebucks, and fallowdeer, and fatted fowl.

AKJV: Ten fat oxen, and twenty oxen out of the pastures, and an hundred sheep, beside harts, and roebucks, and fallow deer, and fatted fowl.

ASV: ten fat oxen, and twenty oxen out of the pastures, and a hundred sheep, besides harts, and gazelles, and roebucks, and fatted fowl.

YLT: ten fat oxen, and twenty feeding oxen, and a hundred sheep, apart from hart, and roe, and fallow-deer, and fatted beasts of the stalls,

Exposition: 1Kings 4:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ten fat oxen, and twenty oxen out of the pastures, and an hundred sheep, beside harts, and roebucks, and fallowdeer, and fatted fowl.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:24

KJV: For he had dominion over all the region on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.

AKJV: For he had dominion over all the region on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.

ASV: For he had dominion over all the region on this side the River, from Tiphsah even to Gaza, over all the kings on this side the River: and he had peace on all sides round about him.

YLT: for he is ruling over all beyond the river, from Tiphsah and unto Gaza, over all the kings beyond the river, and he hath peace from all his servants round about.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For he had dominion over all the region on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:25

KJV: And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beer–sheba, all the days of Solomon.

AKJV: And Judah and Israel dwelled safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon. ¶

ASV: And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine and under his fig-tree, from Dan even to Beer-sheba, all the days of Solomon.

YLT: And Judah dwelleth--and Israel--in confidence, each under his vine, and under his fig-tree, from Dan even unto Beer-Sheba, all the days of Solomon.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beer–sheba, all the days of Solomon.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:26

KJV: And Solomon had forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen.

AKJV: And Solomon had forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen.

ASV: And Solomon had forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen.

YLT: And Solomon hath forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Solomon had forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:27

KJV: And those officers provided victual for king Solomon, and for all that came unto king Solomon’s table, every man in his month: they lacked nothing.

AKJV: And those officers provided victual for king Solomon, and for all that came to king Solomon’s table, every man in his month: they lacked nothing.

ASV: And those officers provided victuals for king Solomon, and for all that came unto king Solomon’s table, every man in his month; they let nothing be lacking.

YLT: And these officers have sustained king Solomon and every one drawing near unto the table of king Solomon, each in his month; they let nothing be lacking.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And those officers provided victual for king Solomon, and for all that came unto king Solomon’s table, every man in his month: they lacked nothing.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:28

KJV: Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries brought they unto the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.

AKJV: Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries brought they to the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge. ¶

ASV: Barley also and straw for the horses and swift steeds brought they unto the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.

YLT: And the barley and the straw, for horses and for dromedaries, they bring in unto the place where they are, each according to his ordinance.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries brought they unto the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:29

KJV: And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.

AKJV: And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.

ASV: And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea-shore.

YLT: And God giveth wisdom to Solomon, and understanding, very much, and breadth of heart, as the sand that is on the edge of the sea;

Exposition: 1Kings 4:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:30

KJV: And Solomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt.

AKJV: And Solomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt.

ASV: And Solomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east, and all the wisdom of Egypt.

YLT: and the wisdom of Solomon is greater than the wisdom of any of the sons of the east, and than all the wisdom of Egypt;

Exposition: 1Kings 4:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Solomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:31

KJV: For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.

AKJV: For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.

ASV: For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all the nations round about.

YLT: and he is wiser than all men, than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, sons of Mahol, and his name is in all the nations round about.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:32

KJV: And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.

AKJV: And he spoke three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.

ASV: And he spake three thousand proverbs; and his songs were a thousand and five.

YLT: And he speaketh three thousand similes, and his songs are five, and the chief one;

Exposition: 1Kings 4:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:33

KJV: And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes.

AKJV: And he spoke of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even to the hyssop that springs out of the wall: he spoke also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes.

ASV: And he spake of trees, from the cedar that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall; he spake also of beasts, and of birds, and of creeping things, and of fishes.

YLT: and he speaketh concerning the trees, from the cedar that is in Lebanon, even unto the hyssop that is coming out in the wall, and he speaketh concerning the cattle, and concerning the fowl, and concerning the creeping things, and concerning the fishes,

Exposition: 1Kings 4:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Kings 4:34

KJV: And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.

AKJV: And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.

ASV: And there came of all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.

YLT: and there come out of all the peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth who have heard of his wisdom.

Exposition: 1Kings 4:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.