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I kings 4: 20-35

In 1 Kings 4:25, the phrase “each family lived under its own grapevine and under its own fig tree” is an expression symbolizing peace and prosperity, encompassing both material and spiritual well-being[1][2]. This passage reflects God fulfilling His covenant with Abraham, and indicates that life was particularly good during Solomon’s kingdom[2]. Solomon’s reign extended over all kingdoms, which aligned with the divine promises previously given to Abraham, Moses, and Joshua[2]. Interestingly, Solomon’s extensive military buildup, particularly his accumulation of horses, contradicted the divine mandate against kings multiplying military resources, as this could potentially become a source of misplaced confidence rather than trust in God[2].

[1] Mark Oestreicher, The Way NLT (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2012). [See here.] [2] Joel R. Beeke, Michael P. V. Barrett, and Gerald M. Bilkes, eds., The Reformation Heritage KJV Study Bible (Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books, 2014), 477–478.

The New Bible Dictionary, Third Edition Fig, Fig-Tree

FIG, FIG-TREE (Heb. te’ēnâ, ‘fig’, ‘fig-tree’; Heb. paḡ, ‘unripe first fig’, Ct. 2:13 only; Gk. olynthoi, ‘unripe fig’, unspecified season,