Douay-Rheims Bible: 3 Kings — Introduction, Chapter Summaries and Notes by Richard Challoner
Chapter 9
SummaryThe Lord appear eth again to Solomon: he buildeth cities: he sendeth a fleet to Ophir.
[9:4] As thy father walked, in simplicity of heart. . . That is, in the sincerity and integrity of a single heart, as opposite to all double dealing and deceit.
[9:13] Chabul. . . That is, dirty or displeasing.