Day 151 - 1 Kings 9

From: Chapter-A-Day: Volume 2 By: Norman W. Berry

• 1 min. read • grade level: 10

V.1-9 The reason why Israel has had terrible trouble for the last 2500 years! (Hos. 3:4⁴For the children of Israel shall abide many days without a king, and without a prince, and without a sacrifice, and without an image, and without an ephod, and without teraphim: (Hosea 3:4)).

V.10-14 In chapter 5, Solomon had given Hiram all that was agreed upon. These 20 cities were an additional gift, but Hiram called the gift “Cabul” which means “of no value.” Hiram apparently did not appreciate receiving some of the promised land of Israel, thinking more highly of his own city of Tyre.

V.15-23 There was a difference between the Israelites and those of the nations who had previously controlled the land. In Matthew 17:24-27²⁴And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? ²⁵He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? ²⁶Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. ²⁷Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. (Matthew 17:24‑27), the Lord Jesus points out this difference to Peter. But then He had Peter pay the tribute money, because at that time the Gentiles were in control.

V.25 In the millennium (see your chart), the sacrifices will be carried on again under the direction of Christ, Israel’s King. The church will never participate in them, for we, the church, will be in heaven at that time.

V.26-28 Solomon’s fame is beginning to spread further through his servants.

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