Post by gsmithb on Aug 15, 2014 2:44:41 GMT
Concerning verse 12, the cities that were given to Hiram were refused, JFB states that it may have been because they were inland and Hiram was more of a maritime king. Solomon restored these cities and placed colonies of Hebrews in them.
Mathew Henry said it is possible that they settled the land trade by becoming partners in the maritime trade.
Mathew Henry said it is possible that they settled the land trade by becoming partners in the maritime trade.