the brasen altar. This is additional and supplementary to the account in 1 Kings 3:0 . he put. So some codices, with two early printed editions; but many codices, with four early printed editions, Septuagint, and Vulgate, read "was there. the. Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate read "all the". read more
2 Chronicles 1:5. Solomon and the congregation sought unto it— There, therefore, Solomon and the congregation sought the Lord, Houbigant. read more
A. Solomon’s Wisdom and Prosperity ch. 1Solomon had some serious weaknesses that the writer of Kings pointed out. However, the Chronicler presented a generally positive picture of this great ruler because Solomon did well regarding Yahweh worship at the temple. His people’s spiritual life was one of Solomon’s primary concerns. He devoted himself to making worship and fellowship with God possible for the Israelites. In this he was similar to the promised ideal King.One of Solomon’s first... read more
III. THE REIGN OF SOLOMON CHS. 1-9 (cont. from 1 Chron.)The Chronicler’s main interest in David’s reign in 1 Chronicles focused on the Davidic Covenant with God’s promises to David and his descendants, including instructions for building the temple. In recounting the events of Solomon’s reign, the writer proceeded to emphasize the temple that Solomon built. Almost everything he mentioned about Solomon ties in with the temple somehow. The writer of Kings, on the other hand, emphasized many... read more
Solomon’s Choice of Wisdom. His Wealth and CommerceThis c, after the opening., repeats, with some modifications and additions, what is related in 1 Kings 3:5-14 and 1 Kings 10:26-29.5. The brasen altar] This identification of the altar at Gibeon with the brazen altar of the Tabernacle is an addition made to 1 Kings 3:4. read more
(2-6) Solomon and the national assembly repair to the Mosaic tabernacle at Gibeon, and sacrifice upon the great altar of burnt offering. (Comp. 1 Kings 3:4, which the present section supplements and explains.) read more
(5) Moreover the brasen altar . . . he put before the tabernacle of the Lord.—Rather, And the brasen altar . . . was there before the dwelling of Jehovah. In Hebrew, shâm is “there”; and sâm, “he put.” Some MSS., supported by the LXX. and Vulg., read the former; most of the MSS. and the Syr., Arab., and Targ., the latter. The former reading is preferable, as it is not likely that David found the brazen altar separated from the Mosaic sanctuary, and restored it to its place. The sentence further... read more
{e-Sword Note: 1 and 2 Chronicles were largely in topical format in the printed edition. When possible, this content has been divided by verse/chapter. Content that could not fit elsewhere was placed in the 1 and 2 Chronicles Book Comments for e-Sword.} read more
Analysis and Annotations I. THE REIGN OF SOLOMON 1. The Beginning of Solomon’s Reign and the First Vision CHAPTER 1 1. The Lord was with him (2 Chronicles 1:1 ) 2. At Gibeon (2 Chronicles 1:2-6 ) 3. The first vision (2 Chronicles 1:7-12 ) 4. His riches and prosperity (2 Chronicles 1:13-17 ) The events connected with the beginning of Solomon’s reign and recorded in 1 Kings 1-3:3 are omitted in Chronicles. Second Chronicles begins with the statement that Solomon was strengthened in... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:1-17
1:1-9:31 THE REIGN OF SOLOMONSolomon’s wisdom and wealth (1:1-17)The writer of Chronicles is chiefly concerned with the continuation of the dynasty of David through Solomon according to God’s promise, and therefore he omits stories that he considers irrelevant to his theme. He says nothing of Adonijah’s attempt to gain the throne, and nothing of Solomon’s alliance with Egypt (1 Kings 1:1-3:3). His initial emphasis is rather on Solomon’s devotion to God from the very beginning of his reign.To... read more