1 Chronicles 22:9

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 22:6-16

Though Solomon was young and tender, he was capable of receiving instructions, which his father accordingly gave him, concerning the work for which he was designed. When David came to the throne he had many things to do, for the foundations were all out of course; but Solomon had only one thing in charge, and that was to build a house for the Lord God of Israel, 1 Chron. 22:6. Now, I. David tells him why he did not do it himself. It was in his mind to do it (1 Chron. 22:7), but God forbade... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 22:9

Behold, a son shall be born to thee ,.... For this was said to David before the birth of Solomon, see 2 Samuel 7:12 . who shall be a man of rest, and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about : and so should be at leisure for such a work, and his people enjoy great prosperity and riches, and so be capable of contributing largely and liberally to it: for his name shall be Solomon ; which signifies peace, and is one of the six persons that had their names given them... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 22:9

His name shall be Solomon - שלמה Shelomoh , from שלם shalam , he was peaceable; and therefore, says the Lord, alluding to the name, I will give Peace, שלום Shalom , in his days. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 22:9

Shall be born . This is not the necessary translation of the verb. The form נוֹלָד does not express here future time. Solomon was already born when the word of the Lord came to David. On the other hand, we may suppose special emphasis to belong to the clause, His name shall be Solomon. The name designates the man of peace , and the clause is an announcement, probably intended to throw further into the shade the alternative name Jedidiah , which also had been divinely given ( 2... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Chronicles 22:9

For the names of Solomon, compare 2 Samuel 12:24 note. The former name prevailed, probably on account of this prophecy, which attached to the name the promise of a blessing. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 22:2-19

22:2-29:30 PREPARATIONS FOR THE TEMPLEDavid’s encouragement to Solomon (22:2-19)God’s purpose was that Solomon, not David, should build the temple. Although David understood the reason for this and accepted it humbly, he did all he could to help Solomon in his task. He gathered construction materials in great quantities, and put all foreigners in Israel to work preparing the stones for building (2-5). Most importantly, he encouraged Solomon to seek wisdom from God and obey his commandments, so... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Chronicles 22:1-19

Preparations for temple construction ch. 22This chapter is unique to Chronicles. It records David’s plans to assemble building materials and workers for the construction of the temple. He instructed Solomon carefully in what God had promised so his son would carry out the work as God wanted it done (1 Chronicles 22:5-13). This is the first of three speeches by David that the Chronicler recorded: 1 Chronicles 22:2-19; 1 Chronicles 28:1-21; and 1 Chronicles 29:1-9.The writer provided another... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Chronicles 22:1-34

2. The second account of God’s promises to David chs. 22-27In this group of chapters we have David’s preparations for the fulfillment of those aspects of the covenant that extended beyond his reign. We can see David’s belief that God would fulfill the rest of His promises in the ways he prepared for their fulfillment. He prepared in two ways: by gathering materials for the construction of the temple (ch. 22), and by appointing the officials who would guide Israel after his death (chs.... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 22:1-19

David’s Preparations for the building of the TempleThis chapter is supplementary to the narrative in the earlier books, its contents coming chronologically between 2 Samuel 24 and 1 Kings 1.1. This is the house] This v. connects with 1 Chronicles 21:28 (1 Chronicles 21:29-30 being parenthetical). 2. The strangers] i.e. the non-Israelite population, who were employed in forced labour upon his building projects: 2 Chronicles 2:17.9. Solomon.. peace] Heb. Shelômôh.. Shalôm. Peace was the ideal... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Chronicles 22:6-16

(6-16) David gives formal charge to Solomon to build the Temple. read more

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