1 Kings 4:25

“And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, etc.] Without fear of any injury done to their persons or properties by any enemy; which is, and will be, more abundantly fulfilled in Christ, the antitype of Solomon, (<242305>Jeremiah 23:5); every man under his vine, and under his fig tree; which were principal trees in the land of Judea, put for all the rest; and the phrase denotes the happy, safe, quiet, full, and peaceable enjoyment of all outward blessings, and is used of the times of the Messiah, (<330404>Micah 4:4); from Dan even to Beersheba; which were the two extremities of the land of Israel, north and south: all the days of Solomon; so long this peace and safety continued, there being no wars…”

“every man under his vine and . . . fig tree--This is a common and beautiful metaphor for peace and security (Mic 4:4; Zac 3:10), founded on the practice, still common in modern Syria, of training these fruit trees up the walls and stairs of houses, so as to make a shady arbor, beneath which the people sit and relax.”

“Under his vine ... - This phrase seems to have been common among the Jews, and even among neighboring nations 2 Kings 18:31, to express a time of quiet and security. It is used by the prophets in descriptions of the Messianic kingdom (marginal references). return to 'Top of Page'”

“Under his vine - Enjoying the fruit of his own labour with safety and comfort. Under these two trees, which were most used and cultivated by the Israelites, he understands all other fruit - bearing trees, and all other comforts. And they are brought in as fitting or dwelling under these trees, partly for recreation or delight in the shade; and partly, for the comfort or advantage of the fruit; and withal, to note their great security, not only in their strong cities, but even in the country, where the vines and fig - trees grew, which was most open to the incursions of their enemies. 3 Kings (1 Kings) 4:26”

“safely: Heb. confidently, Isa 60:18; Jer 23:5, Jer 23:6, Jer 33:15, Jer 33:16; Eze 38:11 \*marg. every man: Kg2 18:31; Mic 4:4; Zac 3:10 from Dan: Jdg 20:1; Sa2 17:11, Sa2 24:15 3 Kings (1 Kings) 4:26”