Judah and Israel were as many as the sand by the sea. They ate and drank and were happy.
Solomon's crown shone brighter than ever it had in David's days or would again in his successors'. His kingdom was a living type of Christ's: dominion from sea to sea, neighboring princes in homage, wealth flowing in, and peace on all sides because the fool serves the wise in heart.
AI summary
Commenting on 1 Kings 4:20-28
Solomon's daily provisions show the abundance God granted him: ten fatted oxen, twenty from the pasture, a hundred sheep, harts, roebucks, fallow deer, all clean beasts under the law, plus fattened fowl. This material plenty typifies the spiritual provisions of Christ, the true Solomon, who prepares a feast for all His guests.
AI summary
Judah and Israel [were] many, as the sand which [is] by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry. (f) They lived in all peace and security.