1 Kings 8:55-61

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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "He concludes that man of himself is enemy to God, and that all obedience to his law proceeds from his mercy."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
    • "We shall receive grace sufficient, suitable, and seasonable, in every time of need..."
  • From Wesley's Notes.
    • "Never were words more pertinently spoken: never was a congregation dismissed, with that which was more likely to affect them, and to abide with them."
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
• Articles & Background:
  • "The King of Desire: Indeterminacy, Audience, and the Solomon Narrative," Stuart Lasine, Semeia 71: Textual Determinacy, Part Two, 1995.
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  • Brettler, Marc, "The Structure of 1 Kings 1-11," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 1991.
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  • Hays, J. Daniel, "Has the Narrator Come to Praise Solomon or to Bury Him? Narrative Subtlety in 1 Kings 1-11," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 2003.
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  • Knoppers, Gary N., "Prayer and Propaganda: Solomon's Dedication of the temple and the Deuteronomist's Program," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1995.
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  • Lasine, Stuart, "The King of Desire: Indeterminacy, Audience, and the Solomon Narrative," Semeia, 1995.
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  • Olley, John W., "Pharaoh's Daughter, Solomon's Palace, and the Temple: Another Look at the Structure of 1 Kings 1-11," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 2003.
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  • Parker, Kim Ian, "Repetition As a Structuring Device in 1 Kings 1-11," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 1988.
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  • Parker, K.I., "Solomon as Philosopher King? The Nexus of Law and Wisdom in 1 Kings 1-11," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 1992.
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  • Porten, Bezalel, "The Structure and Theme of the Solomon Narrative (1 Kings 3-11)," Hebrew Union College Annual, 1967.
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  • Tomes, Roger, "'Our Holy and Beautiful House': When and Why Was 1 Kings 6-8 Written?" Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 1996.
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  • Williams, David S., "Once Again: The Structure of the Narrative of Solomon's Reign," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 1999.
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• Reviews:
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• With Children:
  • "King Solomon," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts.
  • "The Dedication of the Temple," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
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• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 1 Kings 8:57. The Cyber Hymnal.
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• Study Links and Resources for the Book of 1 Kings