Matthew Poole Commentary - 1 Kings 2:2 - 2:2

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Matthew Poole Commentary - 1 Kings 2:2 - 2:2


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Of all the earth, i.e. of all men upon the earth. Compare Jos_23:14 Heb_9:27.



Be thou strong; for to govern his people according to the law of God, as it here follows, requires great fortitude or strength of mind; to arm himself against the subtle devices and evasions of some; against the flatteries and importunities of others; against terrors and dangers from revengeful men, and especially against himself and his own weakness, partiality, through fear or favour; and against all those evil thoughts and passions to which the temptations of their great wealth, and glory, and uncontrollable power naturally expose them. See Pro_16:32.



Show thyself a man, in manly wisdom, and courage, and constancy, though thou art but young in years, 1Ch_22:5.