2 Chronicles 1:17

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 1:13-17

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 1:17

A horse for a hundred and fifty - Suppose we take the shekel at the utmost value at which it has been rated, three shillings; then the price of a horse was about twenty-two pounds ten shillings. On Solomon's multiplying horses, Bishop Warburton has made some judicious remarks: - "Moses had expressly prohibited the multiplying of horses, Deuteronomy 17:16 , by which the future king was forbidden to establish a body of cavalry, because this could not be effected without... 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 1:13-17

From the altar to the throne. A great step was now taken. Solomon, the young man, mounted the throne of his father David; in so doing he assumed the function of one who had behind him a large and varied experience, and who had above and around him the assured and proved loving-kindness of God. Solomon began his reign most promisingly. We gather— I. THAT HE DID WELL TO STEP TO THE THRONE FROM THE ALTAR . He came " from before the tabernacle … and reigned" ( 2... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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 1:14-17

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 1:17

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 1:14-17

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

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