Solomon's provisions for a single day were thirty cors of fine flour, sixty cors of meal, Solomon’s provisionsThis phrase highlights the abundance and prosperity during King Solomon's reign. The Hebrew word for "provisions" is "כָּלְכָּלָה" (kolkalah), which implies sustenance or daily needs. Solomon's provisions reflect not only his wealth but also his responsibility as a ruler to maintain the well-being of his court and kingdom. This abundance can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to bless Solomon with wisdom and prosperity, as seen in 1 Kings 3:13. for a single day
The phrase emphasizes the daily nature of Solomon's wealth and the continuous provision required to sustain his household and administration. It underscores the magnitude of resources needed to support the king's court, which included officials, servants, and guests. This daily provision is a testament to the organizational and administrative skills that Solomon possessed, which were gifts from God to manage the kingdom effectively. thirty cors of fine flour
A "cor" is a Hebrew unit of measurement, roughly equivalent to about 220 liters or 6 bushels. The mention of "fine flour" indicates the quality of the provisions, suggesting that Solomon's court enjoyed the best available resources. The Hebrew word for "fine flour" is "סֹלֶת" (solet), which is often associated with offerings and sacrifices, symbolizing purity and excellence. This abundance of fine flour signifies the prosperity and divine favor upon Solomon's reign. and sixty cors of meal
The "meal" here refers to coarser ground grain, used for making bread and other staple foods. The Hebrew word "קֶמַח" (qemach) indicates a more common, everyday provision compared to the fine flour. The doubling of the quantity compared to the fine flour suggests a balanced provision for both luxury and necessity, reflecting the comprehensive care Solomon provided for his household. This balance can be seen as a metaphor for the wisdom Solomon exercised in governance, ensuring both the splendor and the practical needs of his kingdom were met. Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel. Known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem, Solomon's reign is often seen as a high point in Israel's history. 2. IsraelThe united kingdom under Solomon's rule, which experienced peace and prosperity during his reign. This period is often referred to as the "Golden Age" of Israel. 3. ProvisionsThe daily provisions mentioned in this verse highlight the abundance and prosperity of Solomon's kingdom. The quantities of flour and meal indicate the wealth and resources available to support the royal household and its operations. Teaching Points God's Provision and AbundanceSolomon's daily provisions reflect God's abundant blessings. Believers are encouraged to recognize and be thankful for God's provision in their own lives, trusting Him to meet their needs. Stewardship of ResourcesThe wealth and resources of Solomon's kingdom highlight the importance of wise stewardship. Christians are called to manage their resources responsibly, using them for God's glory and the benefit of others. Contentment and TrustWhile Solomon's abundance is noteworthy, believers are reminded to find contentment in God's provision, whether in abundance or scarcity, trusting that He knows and provides what is best. The Temporal vs. the EternalSolomon's wealth and provisions were temporal. Christians are encouraged to focus on eternal treasures, investing in what has lasting value in God's kingdom. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Solomon's daily provision reflect God's blessing and abundance in his life, and how can we recognize God's provision in our own lives today? 2. In what ways can we practice wise stewardship of the resources God has entrusted to us, following the example of Solomon's management of his kingdom? 3. How does the concept of "daily bread" in Matthew 6:11 challenge us to trust God for our daily needs, in contrast to the abundance seen in Solomon's provisions? 4. What lessons can we learn from Solomon's wealth and prosperity about the importance of focusing on eternal treasures rather than temporal riches? 5. How can we cultivate a heart of contentment and gratitude, regardless of our material circumstances, in light of God's faithfulness and provision? Connections to Other Scriptures 1 Kings 10:14-29This passage describes Solomon's wealth and the grandeur of his kingdom, providing a broader context for understanding the daily provisions mentioned in 1 Kings 4:22. 2 Chronicles 9:13-28Similar to the account in 1 Kings, this passage details Solomon's wealth and the prosperity of his reign, emphasizing the blessings and resources available to him. Matthew 6:11Jesus teaches His disciples to pray for "daily bread," which contrasts with the abundance of Solomon's provisions, reminding believers to trust in God's provision for their needs. People Abda, Abel, Abiathar, Abinadab, Adoniram, Ahiah, Ahijah, Ahilud, Ahimaaz, Ahinadab, Ahishar, Amorites, Argob, Asher, Azariah, Baana, Baanah, Basmath, Ben, Benaiah, Benjamin, Calcol, Chalcol, Dan, Darda, Dekar, Elah, Elihoreph, Elon, Ethan, Geber, Hanan, Heman, Hepher, Hesed, Hur, Hushai, Iddo, Issachar, Jair, Jehoiada, Jehoshaphat, Jezreel, Mahol, Manasseh, Naphtali, Nathan, Og, Paruah, Shimei, Shisha, Sihon, Solomon, Taphath, Uri, Zabud, ZadokPlaces Abel-meholah, Argob, Arubboth, Bashan, Bealoth, Beersheba, Beth-shan, Beth-shemesh, Dan, Egypt, Elonbeth-hanan, Euphrates River, Gaza, Gilead, Hepher, Jerusalem, Jezreel, Jokmeam, Lebanon, Mahanaim, Makaz, Megiddo, Naphath-dor, Ramoth-gilead, Shaalbim, Socoh, Taanach, Tiphsah, ZarethanTopics Amount, Cors, Crushed, Daily, Fine, Flour, Grain, Kors, Meal, Measures, Provision, Provisions, Sixty, Solomon, Solomon's, Thirty, ThreescoreDictionary of Bible Themes 1 Kings 4:22 5616 measures, dry 1 Kings 4:1-25 7236 Israel, united kingdom 1 Kings 4:20-25 5119 Solomon, life of 1 Kings 4:22-23 4404 food 1 Kings 4:22-24 5399 luxury 1 Kings 4:22-28 4476 meals Library The Great Gain of Godliness
'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. 26. And Solomon had forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen. 27. 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. 28. Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries brought they unto the place where the officers were, …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureWhether He who Raises the Unworthy to Orders Commits a Sin?
Objection 1: It would seem that he who raises the unworthy to orders commits no sin. For a bishop needs assistants appointed to the lesser offices. But he would be unable to find them in sufficient number, if he were to require of them such qualifications as the saints enumerate. Therefore if he raise some who are not qualified, he would seem to be excusable. Objection 2: Further, the Church needs not only ministers for the dispensation of things spiritual, but also for the supervision of temporalities. …
Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica Whether Vengeance Should be Taken on those who have Sinned Involuntarily?
Objection 1: It seems that vengeance should be taken on those who have sinned involuntarily. For the will of one man does not follow from the will of another. Yet one man is punished for another, according to Ex. 20:5, "I am . . . God . . . jealous, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, unto the third and fourth generation." Thus for the sin of Cham, his son Chanaan was curse (Gn. 9:25) and for the sin of Giezi, his descendants were struck with leprosy (4 Kings 5). Again the blood …
Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica Stedfastness in the Old Paths.
"Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls."--Jer. vi. 16. Reverence for the old paths is a chief Christian duty. We look to the future indeed with hope; yet this need not stand in the way of our dwelling on the past days of the Church with affection and deference. This is the feeling of our own Church, as continually expressed in the Prayer Book;--not to slight what has gone before, …
John Henry Newman—Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VII Adam and Zaretan, Joshua 3
I suspect a double error in some maps, while they place these two towns in Perea; much more, while they place them at so little a distance. We do not deny, indeed, that the city Adam was in Perea; but Zaretan was not so. Of Adam is mention, Joshua 3:16; where discourse is had of the cutting-off, or cutting in two, the waters of Jordan, that they might afford a passage to Israel; The waters rose up upon a heap afar off in Adam. For the textual reading "In Adam," the marginal hath "From Adam." You …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The Fact of the Redeemer's Return was Typified in the Lives of Joseph and Solomon.
In the Old Testament there are numerous references to the Second Coming of Christ, references both direct and typical, but in every instance it was His return to the earth which was in view. The secret coming of Christ into the air, to catch up the saints to Himself, was an event quite unknown to the Old Testament prophets, an event kept secret until revealed by God to the apostle Paul who, when writing to the Corinthians upon this particular aspect of our subject, said, "Behold, I show you a mystery …
Arthur W. Pink—The Redeemer's Return Perhaps There is no Book Within the Whole Canon of Scripture So Perplexing and Anomalous...
Perhaps there is no book within the whole canon of Scripture so perplexing and anomalous, at first sight, as that entitled "Ecclesiastes." Its terrible hopelessness, its bold expression of those difficulties with which man is surrounded on every side, the apparent fruitlessness of its quest after good, the unsatisfactory character, from a Christian standpoint, of its conclusion: all these points have made it, at one and the same time, an enigma to the superficial student of the Word, and the arsenal …
F. C. Jennings—Old Groans and New Songs The Care of the Soul Urged as the one Thing Needful
Luke 10:42 -- "But one thing is needful." It was the amiable character of our blessed Redeemer, that "he went about doing good," this great motive, which animated all his actions, brought him to the house of his friend Lazarus, at Bethany, and directed his behavior there. Though it was a season of recess from public labor, our Lord brought the sentiments and the pious cares of a preacher of righteousness into the parlor of a friend; and there his doctrine dropped as the rain, and distilled as the …
George Whitefield—Selected Sermons of George Whitefield The Spiced Wine of My Pomegranate;
OR, THE COMMUNION OF COMMUNICATION. I would cause Thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate."--Song of Solomon viii. 2.And of His fulness have all we received, and grace for grace."--John i. 16. THE SPICED WINE OF MY POMEGRANATE. THE immovable basis of communion having been laid of old in the eternal union which subsisted between Christ and His elect, it only needed a fitting occasion to manifest itself in active development. The Lord Jesus had for ever delighted Himself with the …
Charles Hadden Spurgeon—Till He Come A vision of Judgement and Cleansing
'And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. 2. And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire? 3. Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the Angel. 4. And He answered and spake unto those that stood before Him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And unto him He said, …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Historical Books.
1. In the Pentateuch we have the establishment of the Theocracy, with the preparatory and accompanying history pertaining to it. The province of the historical books is to unfold its practiced working, and to show how, under the divine superintendence and guidance, it accomplished the end for which it was given. They contain, therefore, primarily, a history of God's dealings with the covenant people under the economy which he had imposed upon them. They look at the course of human events on the …
E. P. Barrows—Companion to the Bible The Poetical Books (Including Also Ecclesiastes and Canticles).
1. The Hebrews reckon but three books as poetical, namely: Job, Psalms, and Proverbs, which are distinguished from the rest by a stricter rhythm--the rhythm not of feet, but of clauses (see below, No. 3)--and a peculiar system of accentuation. It is obvious to every reader that the poetry of the Old Testament, in the usual sense of the word, is not restricted to these three books. But they are called poetical in a special and technical sense. In any natural classification of the books of the …
E. P. Barrows—Companion to the Bible Kings
The book[1] of Kings is strikingly unlike any modern historical narrative. Its comparative brevity, its curious perspective, and-with some brilliant exceptions--its relative monotony, are obvious to the most cursory perusal, and to understand these things is, in large measure, to understand the book. It covers a period of no less than four centuries. Beginning with the death of David and the accession of Solomon (1 Kings i., ii.) it traverses his reign with considerable fulness (1 Kings iii.-xi.), …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links 1 Kings 4:22 NIV1 Kings 4:22 NLT1 Kings 4:22 ESV1 Kings 4:22 NASB1 Kings 4:22 KJV
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