1 Kings 4:20

Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 4:20

BSB
The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing.
AKJV
Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry.
CPDV
Judah and Israel were innumerable, like the sand of the sea in multitude: eating and drinking, and rejoicing.
ERV
Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking and making merry.
NHEB
Judah and Israel were many as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking and making merry.
SMT
Judah and Israel many as the sand which is by the sea for multitude, eating and drinking and rejoicing.

Commentary for 1 Kings 4:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Kings 4:20
Summary
Nations multiply and live prosperously together
Place
Judah and Israel
Event
Population increases amid plenty
Estimated Time Period
c. 970 BC
Category
Blessing