2 Chronicles 1:10-14

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:1-12

Here is, I. Solomon's great prosperity, 2 Chron. 1:1. Though he had a contested title, yet, God being with him, he was strengthened in his kingdom; his heart and hands were strengthened, and his interest in the people. God's presence will be our strength. II. His great piety and devotion. His father was a prophet, a psalmist, and kept mostly to the ark; but Solomon, having read much in his Bible concerning the tabernacle which Moses built and the altars there, paid more respect to them than,... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:13-17

Here is, 1. Solomon's entrance upon the government (2 Chron. 1:13): He came from before the tabernacle, and reigned over Israel. He would not do any acts of government till he had done his acts of devotion, would not take honour to himself till he had given honour to God?first the tabernacle, and then the throne. But, when he had obtained wisdom from God, he did not bury his talent, but as he received the gift ministered the same, did not give up himself to ease and pleasure, but minded... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:7-12

In that night did God appear unto Solomon ,.... From hence to the end of 2 Chronicles 1:12 it is the same with 1 Kings 3:5 . See Gill on 1 Kings 3:5 , 1 Kings 3:6 , 1 Kings 3:7 , 1 Kings 3:8 , 1 Kings 3:9 , 1 Kings 3:10 , 1 Kings 3:11 , 1 Kings 3:12 , 1 Kings 3:13 , 1 Kings 3:14 , 1 Kings 3:15 read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:13-17

Then Solomon came from his journey to the high place that was at Gibeon ,.... Or rather without the supplement, the words may be read as in the Septuagint and Vulgate Latin versions: Solomon came from the high places ; having sacrificed there, so Vatablus; ל being put for מ , as R. Jonah observes F2 Apud Kimchium. in loc. ; but the Targum agrees with us, he"came to the high place which is in Gibeon, and from thence to Jerusalem;'and to the same purpose Kimchi; having been... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 1:14

He had a thousand and four hundred chariots - For these numbers, see the notes on 1 Kings 4:26 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:1-17

Each highest need of life offers to turn into the first accepted and best rewarded prayer of life. This chapter of seventeen verses might remind us of a picture and its mount and frame, a precious stone and its setting. In this sense it is a unity. The first six verses are used just to prepare us for the contents of the six that follow; and the last five summarily assure us that the fulfilment did not fall short of, nor halt long behind, promise. The now sole reign of Solomon, begun with... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:2-13

1 Kings 3:4-15 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:7-12

The vision and prayer of Solomon, and God ' s answer to that prayer. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:7-12

The Divine responsiveness, etc. From the interesting scene described in these verses (more fully in 1 Kings 3:1-28 .) we may glean some lasting truths. I. THAT WE MAY CONFIDENTLY RECKON ON THE DIVINE RESPONSIVENESS . Solomon went to Gibeon with "all the congregation," in very great state, to seek the Lord there, and there he offered abundant sacrifices ( 2 Chronicles 1:6 ). And God responded to his act of piety by seeking him, by coming to him and making him a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:7-12

A young king's choice. I. THE PERMISSION GRANTED TO SOLOMON . "Ask what I shall give thee." Granted: 1 . By whom ? God ( Elohim ) , the Giver par excellence, of whom David had said, "All things come of thee" ( 1 Chronicles 29:14 ); "The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord" ( Psalms 33:5 ); and whom a New Testament writer describes as "the Father of lights," etc. ( James 1:5 , James 1:17 ). The invitation here accorded to Solomon, after the manner of... read more

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