all the storage cities that Solomon had, the cities for his chariots, the cities for his horsemen, and that which Solomon desired to build for his pleasure in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 19. That … himself. Hebrew “of store;” or to keep his treasures. Bible.—Lit. “of indigence,” designed to counteract the effects of famine. Pharao obliged the Israelites to build such cities for him, (Exodus 1:11) which are called cities of tabernacles. The word miscenoth is here rendered, were not walled.—Chariots. See Calmet. 4:26. Calmet.—Libanus, the temple, (Saint Jerome Trad.) or the palace. Sa.—But these were both in Jerusalem. Bible.—Solomon built a great deal at the foot of Libanus, (Salien) as the defile was of great importance. We read of the tower of Libanus, Song of Songs 7:4. Travellers mention its ruins. Gabriel. Sionita. p. 6.