John Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 9:22

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no bondmen, etc.] For that was contrary to the law; they might be hired servants, but not bond servants, (<032539>Leviticus 25:39,40) but they were men of war; which he kept in pay, a standing army, maintained even in time of peace, in case of necessity, should an enemy attempt to invade or surprise them: and his servants; in his family and court, who had offices and employments there: and his princes; ministers of state, counsellors, governors of cities, etc. and his captains; officers in his army: and rulers of his chariots and his horsemen; war chariots and troopers; (see <110919>1 Kings 9:19).

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