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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:13-30

We have here Solomon in his throne, and Solomon in his grave; for the throne would not secure him from the grave. Mors sceptra ligonibus aequat?Death wrenches from the hand the sceptre as well as the spade. I. Here is Solomon reigning in wealth and power, in ease and fulness, such as, for aught I know, could never since be paralleled by any king whatsoever. In cannot pretend to be critical in comparing the grandeur of Solomon with that of some of the great princes of the earth. But I may... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:1-31

A study in the matter of fame. The first twelve verses of this chapter—a chapter which otherwise offers little homiletic matter—put before us a very favourable instance of the legitimate operation of a great force in this world, the force called fame. It may sometimes be more pleasantly viewed under the description and title of an attraction , but it is a force under any circumstances, and often a very great one. The instance before us is a "favourable" one, because it is exhibited and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:13-27

Gold and silver. The chronicler who records these events of Solomon's reign dwells upon the abundance of gold and silver as one who takes a delight in his story. And there was something in which to triumph, if not to rejoice; for it spoke of a certain excellency and strength which has its own value. But what was (or is) the value of it? We may consider the extent to which the plentifulness of silver and gold is— I. A SOURCE OF PRESENT GRATIFICATION . Undoubtedly Solomon, his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:13-31

The glory of Solomon. I. THE VASTNESS OF HIS WEALTH . ( 2 Chronicles 9:13 , 2 Chronicles 9:14 , 2 Chronicles 9:21 , 2 Chronicles 9:24 .) 1 . Its sources. 2 . Its amount. 666 talents of gold per annum, not reckoning the silver as abundant as stones ( 2 Chronicles 9:27 ). Estimating a talent at £5475 sterling, the gold would reach the immense total of £3,646,350 sterling per annum. 3 . Its use. It was employed: 4 . Its credibility. The above account... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:15-16

Targets … shields . The Authorized Version "target" is unfortunate, though it may with somewhat grim truth represent fact. It was a very large solid shield, originally made of some common material, as basketwork or wood, and covered with leather; these with a plate of gold. The absence of the word "shekel" in each clause, both here and in Kings, leaves it open to us to suppose that the beka , or half- shekel, may be the right word. Now, the maneh (see 1 Kings 10:17 ), or pound,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 9:15-16

Comparing 1 Kings 10:16-17, it follows from the two passages together that the “pound of gold” was equal to 100 shekels. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:1-31

Solomon’s greatness (8:1-9:31)Other building programs of Solomon are outlined. The Chronicler adds a note that the reason Solomon built a separate palace for his Egyptian wife was to preserve the holiness of the throne. This point is important to the Chronicler, who wants to show that the Davidic kings, on the whole, tried to remain faithful to God. He notes in addition that Solomon organized the temple services according to the plan that David had laid down (8:1-18; see notes on 1 Kings... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 9:16

shields = covering or protecting shields. Hebrew. maginnim. house of the forest of Lebanon. This is the palace of cedar in Jerusalem (1 Kings 7:2 ). read more

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