2 Chronicles 1:6

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:6

And Solomon went up thither ,.... To the high place at Gibeon: to the brasen altar before the lord ; where he used to be, and accept the sacrifices of his people, though the ark, the symbol of his presence, was not there: which was at the tabernacle of the congregation ; that is, which altar was there; or rather "who", that is, God, was there, as Osiander, hearing the prayers of his people, and accepting their offerings: and offered a thousand offerings upon it ; by the priests,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:1-6

The beginning of a reign. I. THE KING 'S PERSON MAGNIFIED . 1 . The owner of an auspicious name—Solomon, "Peace," equivalent to Friederich or Frederick Perhaps 2 . The son of a distinguished father—David. Originally a Bethlehem shepherd-lad ( 1 Samuel 16:1 ), Jesse's youngest son climbed the giddy heights of fame with marvellous celerity and success, becoming in swift succession a brilliant warrior, a skilful harper, an agreeable courtier, a popular leader, a... 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 1:6

A thousand burnt offerings . The first instance of the burnt offering is Genesis 8:20 , and thereafter in the same book Genesis 15:9 , Genesis 15:17 ; Genesis 22:2 , Genesis 22:7 , Genesis 22:13 . It was manifestly the chiefest of the eucharistic kind of sacrifices, and for manifest reasons also was preceded by a "sin" offering ( Exodus 29:36-38 ; Le Exodus 8:14 , etc.). (For full details of the ceremonial, see Leviticus 1:1-17 ; Leviticus 6:1-30 ; Leviticus 7:1-38 ; ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 1:2-6

The narrative here corresponds with 1 Kings 3:4; but is very much fuller. We learn from the present passage:(1) that Solomon’s sacrifice at Gibeon was a great public festivity, to which he collected vast numbers of the people;(2) that it was made upon the brass altar of Bezaleel, which(3) stood before the tabernacle; and(4) that Solomon’s vision was on the night of his sacrifice. Consult the marginal references2 Chronicles 1:5Sought unto it - i. e., “frequented it” - “were in the habit of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 1:6

2 Chronicles 1:6. To the brazen altar before the Lord It is said to be before the Lord, though the ark was not there, because God was pleased graciously to accept the sacrifices offered before the place, though wanting the token of his glorious presence. And offered a thousand burnt-offerings upon it Namely, by the ministry of the priests, He probably offered as many peace- offerings, on which he and his company feasted before the Lord; unless, as Pellicanus thinks, burnt-offerings... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:1-17

1:1-9:31 THE REIGN OF SOLOMONSolomon’s wisdom and wealth (1:1-17)The writer of Chronicles is chiefly concerned with the continuation of the dynasty of David through Solomon according to God’s promise, and therefore he omits stories that he considers irrelevant to his theme. He says nothing of Adonijah’s attempt to gain the throne, and nothing of Solomon’s alliance with Egypt (1 Kings 1:1-3:3). His initial emphasis is rather on Solomon’s devotion to God from the very beginning of his reign.To... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 1:6

before. A special various reading called Sevir ( App-34 ) reads "which [was] before". congregation = assembly. offered = offered up. Hebrew. alah . App-43 . read more

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