1 Kings 9:13

“And he said, What cities are these which thou hast given me, my brother? And he called them the land of Cabul unto this day.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for 1 Kings 9:13

And he said, What cities are these which thou hast giuen me, my brother? And he called them the land of Cabul vnto this day.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

He said, "What are these cities which you have given me, my brother? So they were called the land of Cabul to this day."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And he said, What cities are these which thou hast given me, my brother? And he called them the land of Cabul unto this day.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And he said, What sort of towns are these which you have given me, my brother? So they were named the land of Cabul, to this day.
- Basic English Bible

And he said, What cities are these which thou hast given me, my brother? And he called them the land of Cabul to this day.
- Darby Bible

And he said, What cities are these which thou hast given me, my brother? And he called them the land of Cabul to this day.
- Webster's Bible

He said, "What cities are these which you have given me, my brother?" He called them the land of Cabul to this day.
- World English Bible

and he saith, `What [are] these cities that thou hast given to me, my brother?' and one calleth them the land of Cabul unto this day.
- Youngs Literal Bible

And he said: 'What cities are these which thou hast given me, my brother?' And they were called the land of Cabul, unto this day.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for 1 Kings 9:13

Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 9:13


9:13 Cabul - That is, of dirt, as most interpret it. Because,though the land was very good, yet being a thick and stiff clay, andtherefore requiring great pains to manure it, it was very unsuitable tothe disposition of the Tyrians, who were delicate, and lazy, andluxurious, and wholly given to merchandise. And on his returning them,there is no doubt but Solomon gave him an equivalent more to his taste.


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