Matthew Henry on 1 Chronicles 14:1-7
We may observe here, 1. There is no man that has such a sufficiency in himself but he has need of his neighbours and has reason to be thankful for their help: David had a very large kingdom, Hiram a very little one; yet David could not build himself a house to his mind unless Hiram furnished him with both workmen and materials, Ch1 14:1. This is a reason why we should despise none, but, as we have opportunity, be obliging to all. 2. It is a great satisfaction to a wise man to be settled, and to a good man to see the special providences of God in his settlement. The people had made David king; but he could not be easy, nor think himself happy, till he perceived that the Lord had confirmed him…
Read the whole note in the consoleJamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 14:2
his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel--This is an important truth, that sovereigns are invested with royal honor and authority, not for their own sakes so much as for that of their people. But while it is true of all kings, it was especially applicable to the monarchs of Israel, and even David was made to know that all his glory and greatness were given only to fit him, as the minister of God, to execute the divine purposes towards the chosen people.
Adam Clarke on 1 Chronicles 14:1
Now Hiram king of Tyre - See the transactions of this chapter related Sa2 5:11-25 (note).
John Gill on 1 Chronicles 14:1
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Keil & Delitzsch on 1 Chronicles 14:1–end
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Tyndale Open Study Notes on 1 Chronicles 14:1-7
Even though the Ark was not present in Jerusalem (13:1-14), God blessed David’s palace, his children, and his conquest of the Philistines. God’s blessing did not depend on the presence of the Ark. These blessings eventually encouraged David to carry out his original plan to bring the Ark into Jerusalem (15:1-29).
14:1-2 Hiram’s generosity provided further evidence of God’s purpose in making David king.
