- This was the second prophetic vision experienced by King Solomon. The first was in Gibeon (I Kings 3:5)
- The meaning of “arei miscenot” (I Kings 9:19) is unclear. For possible parallels which will help determine the words’ meaning see Exodus 1:11 and Deuteronomy 8:9.
- What are the possible occasions on which Solomon used to offer up the sacrifices of which I Kings 9:25 speaks?
- What is the connection of the last 3 verses of the chapter to everything else that had come before these verses? Is there a connection between these verses and the beginning of I Kings 10? speaks.
