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
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