2 Chronicles 1:13-17

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:13-17

The glory of Solomon. I. HIS SPLENDID EQUIPAGE . "Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen." 1 . A sign of great prosperity. Mentioned on this account rather than as a proof of the expensiveness and burdensomeness of Solomon's reign (Ewald). 2 . An act of great wickedness. If the Divine prohibition ( Deuteronomy 17:16 ) forbade not the actual possession of horses by Israelitish kings, it certainly condemned their indefinite multiplication. David respected this prohibition... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:14

The contents of this and the following three verses are identical with the parrallel 1 Kings 10:26-29 , except that the words, "and gold," of our 1 Kings 10:15 ( 2 Chronicles 9:20 ) are not found there. The position of these four verses in the parallel, towards the close of the account of Solomon, would seem more natural than their position here, which has somewhat the appearance of a fragment interpolated, as on the other hand the account of the harlot-mothers there. Solomon gathered... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:14-17

1 Kings 10:26-29 . 2 Chronicles 2:1-18 1 Kings 5:15-18 . 2Ch 3:1-5:1 1 Kings 6:1-38 ; 1 Kings 7:13-51 . 2 Chronicles 5:2 1 Kings 7:8 , 1 Kings 7:10 . 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 1 Kings 9:1-9 . 2 Chronicles 8:1-18 1 Kings 9:10-28 . 2 Chronicles 9:1-12 , 2 Chronicles 9:13-28 1 Kings 10:1-13 , 1 Kings 10:14-29 . 2 Chronicles 9:29-31 1 Kings 11:41-43 . The present chapter of seventeen verses tells read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:14-17

The attraction to Jerusalem of the signs of wealth—chariots, horses, etc.—on the part of Solomon. The excitement attending the great sacrifices at Gibeon, and before the ark in Jerusalem, had now subsided. And we obtain just a glimpse of the range of thought and purpose present to the mind of the reigning king. The largo expenditure of money would infer without fail the show of brilliant prosperity in the grand city for the time. Whether this would last, and whether it would not infer... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:15

And gold . The omission of these words in the parallel ( 1 Kings 10:27 ) is remarkable in the light of what we read in 2 Chronicles 9:20 . We find the contents of this verse again in 2 Chronicles 9:27 ; as also in the parallel ( 1 Kings 10:27 ), just quoted with the exception already named. Cedar trees . The meaning is felled trunks of cedar ( 1 Chronicles 22:4 ) ( אֲרָזִים ). Whether the wood intended is the cedar of Lebanon ( Pinus cedrus, or Cedrus conifera ) , ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:17

Six hundred shekels of silver . Some add up in this amount the vehicle itself, harness, horse or horses necessary to it, and the expense of carriage of the whole. Whether or no horses are included may be doubtful. The amount added up reaches, according to various estimates, £90 or £70. If we take the silver shekel at 3s. 4d. according to one of the later authorities, the amount will be £100; and so for a horse £25. For all the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of Syria; see 2... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 1:13

From his journey - These words are not in the original text, which is thought to be corrupt. It is best to correct the text, and then simply to translate: “And Solomon came from the high place that was at Gibeon to Jerusalem.” read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 1:14-17

This passage is very nearly identical with 1 Kings 10:26-29. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 1:14

2 Chronicles 1:14. And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen, which he placed in the chariot-cities, and with the king at Jerusalem Of this and the three following verses, see the notes on 1 Kings 10:26, &c. read more

Donald C. Fleming

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

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