drew out. Compare 1 Kings 8:8 . unto this day. This is a copy of 1 Kings 8:6-8 , or an addendum by Ezra; because it is not applicable to "the day" of the writer, as may be seen from 2Ch 36:22 , 2 Chronicles 36:23 . But may this possibly have a mysterious reference to Revelation 11:19 ? read more
9. there it is unto this day—that is, at the time when this history was composed; for after the Babylonish captivity there is no trace of either ark or staves. read more
C. The Dedication of the Temple 5:2-7:10The dedication ceremony consisted of four parts: the installation of the ark, Solomon’s address to the people, Solomon’s prayer, and the celebration of the people."There can be little doubt that this ceremony, together with God’s response which immediately follows it, marks one of the major climaxes in the Chronicler’s presentation." [Note: H. G. M. Williamson, 1 and 2 Chronicles, p. 213.] read more
1. The installation of the ark 5:2-14Solomon dedicated the temple during the Feast of Tabernacles (2 Chronicles 5:3). The priests brought the ark and the utensils, that had been in the tent David had pitched for the ark, into the temple. The temple site was north of, and higher than, the "city of David" where the Jerusalemites lived. Sacrifices of worship accompanied the installation. The descent of the cloud (shekinah) signified that God’s presence now abode in the most holy place in a... read more
The removal of the Ark to the TempleThis chapter is a repetition of 1 Kings 8:1-9, with additional particulars respecting the descent of the glory of the Lord.4. The Levites.. the ark] The mention of ’the Levites’ in this connexion is more in accordance with the requirements of the Law than the statement of 1 Kings 8:3 that the ’priests’ took up the ark.9. From the ark] better (as in the LXX) ’from the Holy Place’: cp. 1 Kings 8:8. Unto this day] The Chronicler, like the compiler of Kings,... read more
(9) And they drew out . . . were seen.—Rather, And the staves were so long that the tips of the staves were seen. &c.From the ark.—1 Kings 8:8, “from the Holy Place.” So the LXX. and four Hebrew MSS. The priests in the great hall could see the tips of the staves projecting within the Holy of Holies; but persons outside (“without”) of the great hall could not see them.And there it is unto this day.—And it (the ark) remained there unto this day. So Vulg., “fuit itaque arca ibi.” LXX., Syr.,... read more
Presentation 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 It was a dedication day. It was a day of the advent of the Holy Ghost. I. Notice The Time of the Advent. 1. Without doubt it was a time of Prayer. Never let it be forgotten that it was when Christ was baptized and praying that the heavens were opened, and the Holy Ghost came down upon Him. Prayer is the essential condition of the advent of the Spirit to the soul. 2. It was a time of Praise. 3. It was a time of Peace. Unity is an essential condition of the... read more
3. The Dedication of the Temple CHAPTER 5 The Ark Brought in the Temple 1. The completion of the temple (2 Chronicles 5:1 ) 2. The assembly called by Solomon (2 Chronicles 5:2-3 ) 3. The ark carried to its place (2 Chronicles 5:4-9 ) 4. The contents of the ark (2 Chronicles 5:10 ) 5. The praise and the glory (2 Chronicles 5:11-14 ) The reader will find the comments on the dedication of the temple in the book of Kings (1 Kings 8:0 ). Verses 11-13 are not given in the record of the... read more
DAVID'S PROVISIONS PUT IN THE TEMPLE (v.1) The work of building being completed, Solomon also brought into the temple the things that David had collected and dedicated to the Lord, silver and gold and other furnishings. These were put in the treasuries of the house of the Lord, evidently in a different room than either of the sanctuaries. But the reminder of David's part was not to be lost, for he had put down the enemies of the Lord. THE ARK PUT IN ITS PROPER PLACE (vv.2-14) The... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 5:1-14
Construction of the temple (2:1-7:22)With the help of King Hiram of Tyre, Solomon prepared materials and arranged a workforce to build the planned temple (2:1-18; see notes on 1 Kings 5:1-18). Construction went on for seven years, until the temple, its furniture, its courtyard, and all other articles and decorations connected with it were completed according to plan (3:1-5:1; see notes on 1 Kings 6:1-7:51). The temple was then dedicated to God (5:2-7:22; see notes on 1 Kings 8:1-9:9). read more