Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 6:1-42
2 Chronicles 5:2 to 2 Chronicles 7:10 . The Dedication of the Temple (see notes on 1 Kings 8).— The chief points of difference between the Chronicler’ s account and 1 Kings 8 are: ( a) that in 2 Chronicles 5:4 the Levites are the bearers of the Ark ( cf. 1 Chronicles 15:2; 1 Chronicles 15:26 f.) instead of the priests as in 1 Kings 8:3; ( b) that in 2 Chronicles 5:5 “ and” is omitted between “ the priests the Levites,” the two being thus identified; the omission may, however, be merely a... read more
G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 6:1-42
In the presence of the manifestation of glory the king pronounced a blessing on the people which merged into, or took the form of, a blessing offered to God, as he recounted the way of the divine guidance, ascribing all the honor to Him alone. After praise came prayer. This is ever the true order in worship. We too often reverse it, or, even worse, forget praise altogether in our desire to obtain gifts. Prayer preceded by praise is none the less powerful, but more so. In the words of these... read more