2 Chronicles 8:14

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 8:12-18

Here is, I. Solomon's devotion. The building of the temple was in order to the service of the temple. Whatever cost he was at in rearing the structure, if he had neglected the worship that was to be performed there, it would all have been to no purpose. Assisting the devotion of others will not atone for our own neglects. When Solomon had built the temple, 1. He kept up the holy sacrifices there, according to the law of Moses, 2 Chron. 8:12, 13. In vain had the altar been built, and in vain... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 8:14

And he appointed, according to the order of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service ,.... The twenty four courses which served weekly in their turns, 1 Chronicles 24:1 . and the Levites to their charges, to praise and minister before the priests, as duty of every day required ; who also had their courses by lot, to sing the praises of God, when the priests sacrificed, or blew the trumpets, 1 Chronicles 25:1 , the porters also by their courses at every gate ;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 8:1-18

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 8:1-18

The formative influence of the Church. In the exceeding abundance of suggestion of homiletic matter that characterizes Scripture, and even its historic books, there is naturally so much the less temptation to strain its sacred contents (which at all times serve their own purposes) by laying them under forced contributions to this particular service. It may be, therefore, perhaps best to say at once that this chapter does not proffer anything specially suitable for homiletics proper. None... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 8:12-16

Perfecting the sanctuary. It was indeed a great thing to be able to write that "the house of the Lord was perfected" ( 2 Chronicles 8:16 ). Much had to be done, however, before that could be written. It was necessary— I. THAT THE MATERIAL SHOULD SUBSERVE THE SPIRITUAL . Though the last stone had been carved and carried, and the last piece of furniture placed in its position, though the temple stood and shone before the eyes of Israel in all architectural completeness,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 8:12-16

The house of the Lord perfected. I. THE SACRIFICES ARRANGED . ( 2 Chronicles 8:12 , 2 Chronicles 8:13 .) 1 . The place on which these should henceforth be offered. "The altar of Jehovah before the porch." Hitherto Solomon and others ,had presented burnt offerings before the tabernacle at Gibeon ( 2 Chronicles 1:3 ) and elsewhere ( 2 Samuel 6:13 ). Henceforth these should be laid upon the brazen altar in the temple court. Solomon's doing so at the close of the dedication... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 8:14

The courses of the priests … the Levites to their charges … the porters also by their courses at every gate . (For the particulars of this verse, see, with the exposition to them, 1 Chronicles 24:1 -35; 1 Chronicles 25:1-7 ; 1 Chronicles 26:1-32 .; 1 Chronicles 9:17-28 .) David the man of God. This title occurs only once in 1 Chronicles 23:14 , where it is used of Moses; and six times in 2 Chronicles, viz. here to David; 2 Chronicles 11:2 , to Shemaiah; three times, 2... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 8:14

The man of God - This phrase, so common in Kings (see the introduction to Kings, 4th note), is rare in Chronicles, and is applied only to Moses 1 Chronicles 23:14, David, and one other prophet 2 Chronicles 25:7, 2 Chronicles 25:9. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 8:1-18

A.M. 3012. B.C. 992. Solomon’s buildings, 2 Chronicles 8:1-6 . His workmen and officers, 2 Chronicles 8:7-10 . He settles his wife, 2 Chronicles 8:11 . Fixes the method of the temple-service, 2 Chronicles 8:12-16 . His trade, 2 Chronicles 8:17 , 2 Chronicles 8:18 . 2 Chronicles 8:2. The cities which Huram had restored Which Solomon gave to Hiram, but which, not being pleased with them, he restored to him again, 1 Kings 9:12. Solomon built them That is, rebuilt them, and placed his... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 8:1-18

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

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