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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 4:11-22

We have here such a summary both of the brass-work and the gold-work of the temple as we had before (1 Kgs. 7:13-51), in which we have nothing more to observe than, 1. That Huram the workman was very punctual: He finished all that he was to make (2 Chron. 4:11), and left no part of his work undone. Huram, his father, he is called, 2 Chron. 4:16. Probably it was a sort of nickname by which he was commonly known, Father Huram; for the king of Tyre called him Huram Abi, my father, in compliance... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 4:17

In the clay ground - See on 1 Kings 7:46 ; (note). Some suppose that he did not actually cast those instruments at those places, but that he brought the clay from that quarter, as being the most proper for making moulds to cast in. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 4:1-22

The altar, the sea, the light, and the bread. The homiletics of this chapter, viewed in certain general aspects, have been already treated with those of 2 Chronicles 3:1-17 . But it remains to notice other interesting and important aspects of the contents of this chapter. As soon as these are exhibited in such a manner as to make their relative importance apparent, they do indeed become of marked interest. I. First, and no doubt first in importance, we read of the great ALTAR OF ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 4:11-22

Completeness in Christian service. Sacred service may be of two kinds: it may be feeble, slight, slovenly, wholly incomplete and unsatisfactory; or, on the other hand, it may be vigorous, effective, thorough, commanding the esteem of men and securing the commendation of Christ. The way in which Solomon's temple was built brings before us the more excellent order of service. It was characterized by— I. SOLIDITY . The "two pillars" ( 2 Chronicles 4:12 ), and the character of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 4:17

In the plain … in the clay ; i.e. in the Ciccar (or round, equivalent to the New Testament "region round about ") of Jordan, a distinctive designation of the Jordan valley. The region here intended lies east of the river, in what became the division of Gad. Succoth lay a little to the north of the river Jabbok, which flows almost east to west into the Jordan. Zeredathah; i.q. Zarthan of 1 Kings 7:46 ; and this latter is in the Hebrew also the same in characters and all with the ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 4:17

An ancient manufactory. I. To WHOM IT BELONGED . To Solomon the king. II. WHERE IT WAS SITUATED . In the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredathah, both of which were in the plain of Jordan. III. BY WHOM IT WAS MANAGED . By Hiram the artist. IV. THE FABRICS IT PRODUCED . The articles above described, all the vessels for the house of God.—W. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 4:17

Zeredathah - Or, Zarthan (marginal reference). The writer of Chronicles probably uses the name which the place bore in his own day. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 4:1-22

A.M. 2992. B.C. 1012. The brazen altar, sea, and lavers, 2 Chronicles 4:1-6 . The golden candlesticks and tables, 2Ch 4:7 , 2 Chronicles 4:8 . The doors overlaid with brass, the vessels of the altar, and other brass work, 2 Chronicles 4:9-18 . The golden altar of incense, with its appurtenances, 2 Chronicles 4:19-22 . NOTES ON CHAPTER 4. 2 Chronicles 4:1-2. Ten cubits the height thereof This was too high for the priests to lay the victims on it, without going up some kind of... read more

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