2 Chronicles 1:11-12

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Chronicles 1:11

The life of thine enemies, i.e. the taking away of their lives. read more

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:1-17

CRITICAL NOTES.] The reign of Solomon is comprised in nine chapters of this book, corresponding to 1 Kings 1-11, and forms the third part of the whole work. This chapter contains the sacrifice at Gibeon, the vision and the wealth of Solomon.2 Chronicles 1:1-6.—Solomon’s offering at Gibeon. Strengthened, a favourite word (cf. 2 Chronicles 12:13; 2 Chronicles 13:21; 2 Chronicles 21:4), meaning established, firmly settled in government. Magnified (1 Chronicles 29:25). 2 Chronicles 1:2. All Israel,... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:1-17

Let's turn to II Chronicles chapter 1.I Chronicles brought us up unto the death of David, and II Chronicles begins with the reign of Saul and it covers the remaining history of the kings of Judah. Now this is the chronicles of the kings of Judah. It does not really deal with the kings of Israel, but concentrates upon the southern kingdom, the kingdom of Judah. There were, perhaps, chronicles of the kings of Israel. Those we do not have. But these are the chronicles of the kings of Judah, and I... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 1:1-17

2 Chronicles 1:1 . And Solomon. The books of Chronicles are both one in the original, but the Latin church has thought proper to divide them into two; ending the first with David’s reign, and beginning the second with Solomon’s. The contents of the first ten or twelve chapters have been anticipated in the first book of Kings, and therefore few remarks will be required here. 2 Chronicles 1:14 . Solomon had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen. Each chariot... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Chronicles 1:1-12

2 Chronicles 1:1-12And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom.The splendid beginningI. Solomon’s succession to the throne was providentially secured: “The Lord his God was with him.”II. Solomon’s claims to the throne were sanctioned by a representative assembly.III. Solomon’s accession to the throne was signalisd by solemn acts of worship.1. In obedience to Divine law.2. In appropriate magnificence.IV. Solomon’s accession to the throne was in a spirit of devout supplication.... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Chronicles 1:12

2 Chronicles 1:7; 2 Chronicles 1:12In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.Solomon’s choiceI. The address which God made to Solomon, “Ask,” etc., He does in effect make to each of us, especially the young.II. Though we need not the qualification which Solomon required for kingly office, yet we all need spiritual wisdom and understanding, and may therefore imitate his example.III. God is pleased with those who make the choice and offer up the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:11

2Ch 1:11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king: Ver. 11. Thou hast not asked riches. ] See 1 Kings 3:11 . read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:12

2Ch 1:12 Wisdom and knowledge [is] granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that [have been] before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like. Ver. 12. Wisdom and knowledge is granted. ] See here how highly therefore we are to esteem Solomen’s writings. Well might he say, "Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge?" Pro 22:20 read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Chronicles 1:11

Because: This does not occur in Kings, and it implies that the request of Solomon, as arising from a spiritual judgment and heart, was peculiarly acceptable to that God who searches, regards, and demands the heart. God promised Solomon all the things which he had not asked, except the life of his enemies; for he was to be a peaceable king, a type of the Prince of peace. this was: 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Kings 3:11-1 Chronicles :, 1 Kings 8:18, 1 Chronicles 28:2, 1 Chronicles 29:17, 1 Chronicles... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Chronicles 1:12

I will give: Matthew 6:33, Ephesians 3:20 such as none: 2 Chronicles 9:22, 1 Chronicles 29:25, Ecclesiastes 2:9, James 1:5 Reciprocal: 1 Kings 3:12 - I have given 1 Kings 5:12 - as he promised him 2 Chronicles 1:15 - the king 2 Chronicles 9:1 - fame 2 Chronicles 25:8 - The Lord 2 Chronicles 32:27 - exceeding much Nehemiah 13:26 - yet among Psalms 89:27 - higher Proverbs 3:14 - General Daniel 1:17 - God James 1:17 - good read more

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