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Matthew 1:7

Western Saints

Thomas Aquinas

Solomon was the father of Rehoboam. But just as David is taken to mean stronghanded or fair to behold, so Solomon, peaceful: and this is correct, because from the vigor of good activity arises peace of conscience: "Great peace have those who love thy law" (Ps 119:165). But it happens that from peace of conscience a man wants to arrive at the good. …

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Rabanus Maurus

Or; 'the might of the people,' because he quickly converts the people to the faith.

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