Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

We have here a further account of Solomon's greatness. I. His buildings. He raised a great levy both of men and money, because he projected a great deal of building, which would both employ many hands and put him to a vast expense, Kg1 9:15.

Commenting on 1 Kings 9:15-28

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

And three times in a year did Solomon offer burnt offerings and peace offerings upon the altar which he built unto the Lord,.... The brasen altar, the altar of burnt offering, which stood in the court of the priests, and by whom he offered.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Reformed @jfbcommentary

These were the chief of the officers--(See on Ch2 8:10).