Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
he had seven hundred wives, princesses—They were, probably, according to an existing custom, the daughters of tributary chiefs, given as hostages for good conduct of their fathers.
concubines—were legitimate, but lower or secondary wives. These the chief or first wife regards without the smallest jealousy or regret, as they look up to her with feelings of respectful submission. Solomon's wives became numerous, not all at once, but gradually. Even at an early period his taste for Oriental show seems to have led to the establishment of a considerable harem (Song of Solomon 6:8).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 1 Kings 11:3:
1 Kings 3:1
1 Kings 11:1-2
Ecclesiastes 2:8
Ecclesiastes 7:26
Song of Solomon 6:8
Jeremiah 44:9
Daniel 5:2
DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.