John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 3:1-17
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2 Chronicles 3:1-5:1 Niv
John Gill
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 3:1
In Mount Moriah - Supposed to be the same place where Abraham was about to offer his son Isaac; so the Targum: "Solomon began to build the house of the sanctuary of the Lord at Jerusalem, in the place where Abraham had prayed and worshipped in the name of the Lord. This is the place of the earth where all generations shall worship the Lord. Here Abraham was about to offer his son Isaac for a burnt-offering; but he was snatched away by the Word of the Lord, and a ram placed in his stead.... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 3:1
Mount Moriah . This name מוֹריָה occurs twice in the Old Testament, viz. here and Genesis 22:2 , in which latter reference it is alluded to as "the land of Moriah," and "one of the mountains" in it is spoken of. Whether the name designates the same place in each instance is more than doubtful. In the present passage the connection of the place with David is marked. Had it been the spot connected with Abraham and the proposed sacrifice of Isaac, it is at least probable that this... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 3:1-2
Beginning to build. "Solomon began to build the house of the Lord." We are frequently in a similar position; we are starting some sacred enterprise, which, directly or indirectly, affects the Church of Christ, the kingdom of God. What are the sentiments and what is the spirit appropriate to such an occasion? But we may first learn from the text— I. THAT , TO A LARGE EXTENT , OUR POSSESSION IS OUR HERITAGE . It was a very great privilege Solomon was now enjoying, and... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 3:1-17
The building of the temple. I. THE SITE . 1 . Central At Jerusalem. (1) Natural. Jerusalem, the metropolis of the kingdom, the political and religious centre of the country, was entitled to contain the chief symbol round which the political and religious life of the nation was in future to revolve. (2) Appropriate. As the king had a palace in the capital, it was fitting the king's King, Jehovah, should there have a temple. (3) Convenient. Since the temple was to be... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 3:1
Where the Lord appeared unto David - The marginal rendering, or “which was shown to David,” is preferred by some; and the expression is understood to point out to David the proper site for the temple by the appearance of the Angels and the command to build an altar 2 Samuel 24:17-25; 1 Chronicles 21:16-26.In the place that David had prepared - This seems to be the true meaning of the passage, though the order of the words in the original has been accidentally deranged. read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 3:1
2 Chronicles 3:1. In mount Moriah Part of this mountain was in the tribe of Judah, and part of it in the tribe of Benjamin: so that the temple is ascribed to them both. To Judah, Psalm 77:68, 69, and to Benjamin, Deuteronomy 33:12. For the greatest part of the courts were in the tribe of Judah; but the altar, the porch, the most holy part of the temple, where the ark and the cherubim were, in the tribe of Benjamin. It was the belief of the ancient Jews, that the temple was built on the very... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 3:1-17
Construction of the temple (2:1-7:22)With the help of King Hiram of Tyre, Solomon prepared materials and arranged a workforce to build the planned temple (2:1-18; see notes on 1 Kings 5:1-18). Construction went on for seven years, until the temple, its furniture, its courtyard, and all other articles and decorations connected with it were completed according to plan (3:1-5:1; see notes on 1 Kings 6:1-7:51). The temple was then dedicated to God (5:2-7:22; see notes on 1 Kings 8:1-9:9). read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 3:1
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . mount Moriah. Not mentioned since Genesis 22:2 , nor ever again. Moriah. Vision of Jah. Refers here to "where Jehovah appeared". where. See note on 1 Chronicles 22:1 . had prepared. Compare 1 Chronicles 22:14 ; 1 Chronicles 2:7 . read more
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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 3:1-9
Here is, I. The place where the temple was built. Solomon was neither at liberty to choose nor at a loss to fix the place. It was before determined (1 Chron. 22:1), which was an ease to his mind. 1. It must be at Jerusalem; for that was the place where God had chosen to put his name there. The royal city must be the holy city. There must be the testimony of Israel; for there are set the thrones of judgment, Ps. 122:4, 5. 2. It must be on Mount Moriah, which, some think, was that very place in... read more