Each one also brought to the required place their quotas of barley and straw for the chariot horses and other horses. Each oneThis phrase emphasizes the individual responsibility and participation of those involved in Solomon's administration. In the Hebrew context, the collective effort of the people reflects the organized and structured nature of Solomon's kingdom. Each person had a role, highlighting the importance of community and cooperation in achieving a common goal. This can inspire us today to recognize our unique contributions to the body of Christ, as each member plays a vital part in the functioning of the whole. also brought
The act of bringing signifies a willing contribution and obedience to the king's command. In Hebrew, the concept of bringing often implies a sense of offering or presenting something of value. This reflects the dedication and commitment of the people to support the king's needs. Spiritually, it reminds us of the importance of bringing our best to God, offering our time, talents, and resources in service to His kingdom. to the required place
This phrase indicates a specific, designated location for the delivery of goods. The Hebrew understanding of order and precision is evident here, as everything was done according to a plan. It underscores the importance of discipline and organization in our spiritual lives, ensuring that we fulfill our responsibilities in a manner that is pleasing to God. their quotas
Quotas refer to the assigned portions or measures that each person was responsible for providing. In the historical context, this system ensured that the needs of the kingdom were met efficiently. It speaks to the idea of stewardship and accountability, reminding us that God entrusts us with certain responsibilities and expects us to manage them wisely. of barley and straw
Barley and straw were essential commodities in ancient Israel, used for feeding livestock and as a staple in the diet. The mention of these specific items highlights the practical needs of the kingdom and the provision for them. Spiritually, it can remind us of God's provision in our lives, supplying our needs according to His riches and ensuring that we have what is necessary to fulfill our calling. for the chariot horses and other horses
Horses were a symbol of strength and power in ancient times, crucial for military and transportation purposes. The provision for the horses indicates the importance of maintaining the kingdom's defenses and infrastructure. In a spiritual sense, it can inspire us to prepare and equip ourselves for the spiritual battles we face, ensuring that we are strong in the Lord and ready to advance His kingdom. Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe king of Israel during this time, known for his wisdom and wealth. He organized the kingdom efficiently, including the provision for his horses. 2. IsraelThe nation under Solomon's rule, experiencing a time of peace and prosperity. The organization of resources reflects the stability and order of Solomon's reign. 3. Chariot HorsesThese were essential for Solomon's military and transportation needs, symbolizing strength and preparedness. 4. Barley and StrawThese were the provisions for the horses, indicating the agricultural productivity and resource management in Solomon's kingdom. 5. The Twelve OfficersAppointed by Solomon to provide for the king's household, each responsible for one month of the year, ensuring a steady supply of resources. Teaching Points Stewardship and Resource ManagementSolomon's organization of resources for his horses teaches us the importance of managing what God has entrusted to us wisely and efficiently. Preparedness and ProvisionThe provision for the horses reflects the need for preparedness in our lives, ensuring that we are equipped for the tasks God has set before us. Balance of Trust and ActionWhile Solomon prepared extensively, the broader biblical account reminds us to balance our actions with trust in God's sovereignty. Community and CooperationThe system of officers providing for the king's needs illustrates the power of community and cooperation in achieving common goals. Avoiding ExcessReflecting on Deuteronomy 17:16, we are reminded to avoid excess and place our trust in God rather than in material wealth or military power. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Solomon's organization of resources reflect principles of good stewardship, and how can we apply these principles in our own lives? 2. In what ways does the provision for Solomon's horses demonstrate the importance of preparedness, and how can we ensure we are prepared for the tasks God has given us? 3. How can we balance the need for preparation and action with trust in God's sovereignty, as seen in the broader biblical account? 4. What lessons can we learn from the cooperation of the twelve officers in providing for the king's needs, and how can we apply these lessons in our communities? 5. Reflecting on Deuteronomy 17:16, how can we guard against placing our trust in material wealth or power, and instead rely on God's provision and guidance? Connections to Other Scriptures 1 Kings 10:26-29This passage describes Solomon's accumulation of chariots and horses, emphasizing his wealth and the importance of maintaining these resources. Deuteronomy 17:16This verse warns against multiplying horses, which connects to the broader biblical account about reliance on God rather than military might. Proverbs 21:31This proverb highlights that while preparation is necessary, ultimate victory comes from the Lord, aligning with the theme of trust in God over human resources. 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 Barley, Bring, Carriage-horses, Charge, Chariot, Coursers, Dromedaries, Dry, Duty, Grain, Grass, Horses, Officers, Ordered, Ordinance, Quotas, Required, Steeds, Straw, Superintendents, SwiftDictionary of Bible Themes 1 Kings 4:28 4456 grain 1 Kings 4:22-28 4476 meals 1 Kings 4:27-28 4516 straw
5434 officer 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.), …
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