
Text -- 2 Chronicles 1:6-17 (NET)




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Wesley: 2Ch 1:8 - -- _Give me the spirit of my father David, that Israel may not suffer by the change. The eminency of those that went before us, and the obligation that l...
_Give me the spirit of my father David, that Israel may not suffer by the change. The eminency of those that went before us, and the obligation that lies upon us, to keep and carry on the good work they were engaged in, should quicken our prayers for wisdom and grace, that we may do the work of God in our day, as faithful as they did in theirs.

Wesley: 2Ch 1:12 - -- _Those that make this world their end, come short of the other, and frequently of this too. But those who make the other world their end, shall not on...
_Those that make this world their end, come short of the other, and frequently of this too. But those who make the other world their end, shall not only obtain that, but shalt have as much as is convenient of this world in their way.
JFB: 2Ch 1:6 - -- This holocaust he offered, of course, by the hands of the priests. The magnitude of the oblation became the rank of the offerer on this occasion of na...
This holocaust he offered, of course, by the hands of the priests. The magnitude of the oblation became the rank of the offerer on this occasion of national solemnity.

JFB: 2Ch 1:14 - -- His passion for horses was greater than that of any Israelitish monarch before or after him. His stud comprised fourteen hundred chariots and twelve t...
His passion for horses was greater than that of any Israelitish monarch before or after him. His stud comprised fourteen hundred chariots and twelve thousand horses. This was a prohibited indulgence, whether as an instrument of luxury or power. But it was not merely for his own use that he imported the horses of Egypt. The immense equestrian establishment he erected was not for show merely, but also for profit. The Egyptian breed of horses was highly valued; and being as fine as the Arabian, but larger and more powerful, they were well fitted for being yoked in chariots. These were light but compact and solid vehicles, without springs. From the price stated (2Ch 1:17) as given for a chariot and a horse, it appears that the chariot cost four times the value of a horse. A horse brought a 150 shekels, which, estimating the shekels at 2s. 3d. or 2s. 6d., amount to £17 2s. or £18 15s., while a chariot brought 600 shekels, equal to £68 9s. or £75; and as an Egyptian chariot was usually drawn by two horses, a chariot and pair would cost £112 sterling. As the Syrians, who were fond of the Egyptian breed of horses, could import them into their own country only through Judea, Solomon early perceived the commercial advantages to be derived from this trade, and established a monopoly. His factors or agents purchased them in the markets or fairs of Egypt and brought them to the "chariot cities," the depots and stables he had erected on the frontiers of his kingdom, such as Bethmarcaboth, "the house of chariots," and Hazarsusah, "the village of horses" (Jos 19:5; 1Ki 10:28).

JFB: 2Ch 1:17 - -- A branch of this powerful tribe, when expelled from Palestine, had settled north of Lebanon, where they acquired large possessions contiguous to the S...
A branch of this powerful tribe, when expelled from Palestine, had settled north of Lebanon, where they acquired large possessions contiguous to the Syrians.
Clarke: 2Ch 1:7 - -- In that night - The night following the sacrifice. On Solomon’ s choice, see the notes on 1Ki 3:5-15 (note).
In that night - The night following the sacrifice. On Solomon’ s choice, see the notes on 1Ki 3:5-15 (note).

Clarke: 2Ch 1:9 - -- Let thy promise - דברך debarcha , thy word; פתגמך pithgamach , Targum. It is very remarkable that when either God or man is represented a...
Let thy promise -

Clarke: 2Ch 1:14 - -- He had a thousand and four hundred chariots - For these numbers, see the notes on 1Ki 4:26.
He had a thousand and four hundred chariots - For these numbers, see the notes on 1Ki 4:26.


Clarke: 2Ch 1:16 - -- Linen yarn - See the note on 1Ki 10:28, where this subject is particularly examined.
Linen yarn - See the note on 1Ki 10:28, where this subject is particularly examined.

Clarke: 2Ch 1:17 - -- A horse for a hundred and fifty - Suppose we take the shekel at the utmost value at which it has been rated, three shillings; then the price of a ho...
A horse for a hundred and fifty - Suppose we take the shekel at the utmost value at which it has been rated, three shillings; then the price of a horse was about twenty-two pounds ten shillings
On Solomon’ s multiplying horses, Bishop Warburton has made some judicious remarks: -
"Moses had expressly prohibited the multiplying of horses, Deu 17:16, by which the future king was forbidden to establish a body of cavalry, because this could not be effected without sending into Egypt, with which people God had forbidden any communication, as this would be dangerous to religion. When Solomon had violated this law, and multiplied horses to excess, 1Ki 4:26, it was soon attended with those fatal consequences that the law foretold: for this wisest of kings having likewise, in violation of another law, married Pharaoh’ s daughter, (the early fruits of this commerce), and then, by a repetition of the same crime, but a transgression of another law, having espoused more strange women, 1Ki 11:1; they first, in defiance of a fourth law, persuaded him to build them idol temples for their use, and afterwards, against a fifth law, brought him to erect other temples for his own. Now the original of all this mischief was the forbidden traffic with Egypt for horses; for thither were the agents of Solomon sent to mount his cavalry. Nay, this great king even turned factor for the neighboring monarchs, 2Ch 1:17, and this opprobrious commerce was kept up by his successors and attended with the same pernicious consequences. Isaiah denounces the mischiefs of this traffic; and foretells that one of the good effects of leaving it would be the forsaking of their idolatries, Isa 31:1, Isa 31:4, Isa 31:6, Isa 31:7."- See Divine Legation, vol. iii., p. 289 and Dr. Dodd’ s Notes.

TSK: 2Ch 1:7 - -- In that night : This was the night following the sacrifice which Solomon had offered. 1Ki 3:5-15; Pro 3:5, Pro 3:6
Ask : Mat 7:7, Mat 7:8; Mar 10:36, ...

TSK: 2Ch 1:8 - -- Thou has showed : 2Sa 7:8, 2Sa 7:9, 2Sa 12:7, 2Sa 12:8, 2Sa 22:51, 2Sa 23:1; Psa 86:13, Psa 89:20-28, Psa 89:49; Isa 55:3
to reign : 1Ch 28:5, 1Ch 29:...

TSK: 2Ch 1:9 - -- let thy promise : 2Sa 7:12-16, 2Sa 7:25-29; 1Ch 17:11-14, 1Ch 17:23-27, 1Ch 28:6, 1Ch 28:7; Psa 89:35-37; Psa 132:11, Psa 132:12
for thou hast : 1Ki 3...
let thy promise : 2Sa 7:12-16, 2Sa 7:25-29; 1Ch 17:11-14, 1Ch 17:23-27, 1Ch 28:6, 1Ch 28:7; Psa 89:35-37; Psa 132:11, Psa 132:12
for thou hast : 1Ki 3:7, 1Ki 3:8
like the dust : Heb. much as the dust, Gen 13:16, Gen 22:17; Num 23:10

TSK: 2Ch 1:10 - -- Give me : 1Ki 3:9; Psa 119:34, Psa 119:73; Pro 2:2-6, Pro 3:13-18, Pro 4:7; Jam 1:5
go out : Num 27:17; Deu 31:2; 2Sa 5:2
for who can : 2Co 2:16, 2Co ...
Give me : 1Ki 3:9; Psa 119:34, Psa 119:73; Pro 2:2-6, Pro 3:13-18, Pro 4:7; Jam 1:5

TSK: 2Ch 1:11 - -- Because : This does not occur in Kings, and it implies that the request of Solomon, as arising from a spiritual judgment and heart, was peculiarly acc...
Because : This does not occur in Kings, and it implies that the request of Solomon, as arising from a spiritual judgment and heart, was peculiarly acceptable to that God who searches, regards, and demands the heart. God promised Solomon all the things which he had not asked, except the life of his enemies; for he was to be a peaceable king, a type of the Prince of peace.
this was : 1Sa 16:7; 1Ki 3:11-13, 1Ki 8:18; 1Ch 28:2, 1Ch 29:17, 1Ch 29:18; Pro 23:7; Act 5:4; Heb 4:12

TSK: 2Ch 1:12 - -- I will give : Mat 6:33; Eph 3:20
such as none : 2Ch 9:22; 1Ch 29:25; Ecc 2:9; Jam 1:5


TSK: 2Ch 1:14 - -- Solomon : 2Ch 9:25; Deu 17:16; 1Ki 4:26, 1Ki 10:16, 1Ki 10:26-29
the chariot cities : Cities where the chariots, and horses belonging to them, were ke...
Solomon : 2Ch 9:25; Deu 17:16; 1Ki 4:26, 1Ki 10:16, 1Ki 10:26-29
the chariot cities : Cities where the chariots, and horses belonging to them, were kept.

TSK: 2Ch 1:15 - -- the king : He destroyed its value by making it so exceedingly plentiful. 2Ch 1:12, 2Ch 9:27; 1Ki 10:27-29; Job 22:24, Job 22:25; Isa 60:17
made : Heb....

TSK: 2Ch 1:16 - -- Solomon : Heb. the going forth of the horses which was Solomon’ s, 2Ch 9:28; 1Ki 10:28, 1Ki 10:29
linen yarn : The word מקוא [Strong’ ...
Solomon : Heb. the going forth of the horses which was Solomon’ s, 2Ch 9:28; 1Ki 10:28, 1Ki 10:29
linen yarn : The word

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Barnes: 2Ch 1:2-6 - -- The narrative here corresponds with 1Ki 3:4; but is very much fuller. We learn from the present passage: (1) that Solomon’ s sacrifice at Gibeo...
The narrative here corresponds with 1Ki 3:4; but is very much fuller. We learn from the present passage:
(1) that Solomon’ s sacrifice at Gibeon was a great public festivity, to which he collected vast numbers of the people;
(2) that it was made upon the brass altar of Bezaleel, which
(3) stood before the tabernacle; and
(4) that Solomon’ s vision was on the night of his sacrifice. Consult the marginal references
Sought unto it - i. e., "frequented it"- "were in the habit of making use of it."

Barnes: 2Ch 1:7-12 - -- The verbal differences between this passage and the corresponding one of Kings 1Ki 3:5-14 are very considerable, and indicate the general truth that...
The verbal differences between this passage and the corresponding one of Kings 1Ki 3:5-14 are very considerable, and indicate the general truth that the object of the sacred historians is to give a true account of the real bearing of what was said: not ordinarily to furnish us with all or the exact words that were uttered. The most important point omitted in Chronicles, and supplied by Kings, is the conditional promise of long life made to Solomon 1Ki 3:14; while the chief point absent from Kings, and recorded by our author, is the solemn appeal made by Solomon to the promise of God to David his father 2Ch 1:9, which he now called upon God to "establish,"or to perform.
I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honor - Remark that the writer says nothing of any promise to Solomon of "long life,"which, however, had been mentioned in 2Ch 1:11 among the blessings which he might have been expected to ask. The reason for the omission would seem to lie in the writer’ s desire to record only what is good of this great king. Long life was included in the promises made to him; but it was granted conditionally; and Solomon not fulfilling the conditions, it did not take effect (1Ki 3:14 note).

Barnes: 2Ch 1:13 - -- From his journey - These words are not in the original text, which is thought to be corrupt. It is best to correct the text, and then simply to...
From his journey - These words are not in the original text, which is thought to be corrupt. It is best to correct the text, and then simply to translate: "And Solomon came from the high place that was at Gibeon to Jerusalem."
Poole: 2Ch 1:6 - -- i.e. Which altar But that he had now said, 2Ch 1:5 , and therefore would not unnecessarily repeat it. Or rather, who ; and so these words are emph...
i.e. Which altar But that he had now said, 2Ch 1:5 , and therefore would not unnecessarily repeat it. Or rather, who ; and so these words are emphatical, and contain a reason why Solomon went thither, because the Lord was there graciously present to hear prayers and receive sacrifices.

Poole: 2Ch 1:7 - -- In that night after those sacrifices were offered.
Did God appear in a dream, of which See Poole "1Ki 3:5" , &c.
In that night after those sacrifices were offered.
Did God appear in a dream, of which See Poole "1Ki 3:5" , &c.

What one man is sufficient to govern so numerous a people?

The life of thine enemies i.e. the taking away of their lives.

Poole: 2Ch 1:13 - -- To the high place or, from the high place ; for the Hebrew prefix lamed , which commonly signifies to , is sometimes put for the Latin de , which...
To the high place or, from the high place ; for the Hebrew prefix lamed , which commonly signifies to , is sometimes put for the Latin de , which signifies from .
Haydock: 2Ch 1:6 - -- Victims. Hebrew, "holocausts," either with his own hand, or by the ministry of the priests. See 1 Kings xiii. 12. (Calmet)
Victims. Hebrew, "holocausts," either with his own hand, or by the ministry of the priests. See 1 Kings xiii. 12. (Calmet)

Haydock: 2Ch 1:7 - -- Night, after the victims had been offered. On this occasion, Solomon made this prayer, and was heard, 3 Kings iii. 5. (Calmet)
Night, after the victims had been offered. On this occasion, Solomon made this prayer, and was heard, 3 Kings iii. 5. (Calmet)

People, as a king ought to do. (Menochius)

Haydock: 2Ch 1:13 - -- Before. Hebrew and Septuagint, "from before the tabernacle," which was at Gabaon. there was another at Jerusalem, where (Haydock) Solomon rendered ...
Before. Hebrew and Septuagint, "from before the tabernacle," which was at Gabaon. there was another at Jerusalem, where (Haydock) Solomon rendered homage to the Lord. (Calmet)

Haydock: 2Ch 1:14 - -- Chariots. See 3 Kings iv. 26. No king of Israel kept such a multitude of horses. (Calmet)
Chariots. See 3 Kings iv. 26. No king of Israel kept such a multitude of horses. (Calmet)

Sycamores are trees of small value, and not good for building. (Tirinus)

Haydock: 2Ch 1:16 - -- Coa may signify either some city, (Mariana) or an "exporium," where things are sold, as kuch means "a collection." (Tirinus) (3 Kings x. 28.) Ne...
Coa may signify either some city, (Mariana) or an "exporium," where things are sold, as kuch means "a collection." (Tirinus) (3 Kings x. 28.) Neglecting the points of the Masorets, we may well understand Coa, a city of Egypt, or an island of the Mediterranean. The Masorets read Mikve, instead of Micoa. (Du Hamel)
Gill: 2Ch 1:6 - -- And Solomon went up thither,.... To the high place at Gibeon:
to the brasen altar before the lord; where he used to be, and accept the sacrifices o...
And Solomon went up thither,.... To the high place at Gibeon:
to the brasen altar before the lord; where he used to be, and accept the sacrifices of his people, though the ark, the symbol of his presence, was not there:
which was at the tabernacle of the congregation; that is, which altar was there; or rather "who", that is, God, was there, as Osiander, hearing the prayers of his people, and accepting their offerings:
and offered a thousand offerings upon it; by the priests, see 1Ki 3:4.

Gill: 2Ch 1:7-12 - -- In that night did God appear unto Solomon,.... From hence to the end of 2Ch 1:12 it is the same with 1Ki 3:5. See Gill on 1Ki 3:5, 1Ki 3:6, 1Ki 3:7, 1...

Gill: 2Ch 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 Septuag...
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;
from before the tabernacle of the congregation; which was at Gibeon, where he had been sacrificing:
and reigned over Israel in great splendour and prosperity. From hence, to the end of the chapter, the same things are said as in 1Ki 10:26. See Gill on 1Ki 10:26, 1Ki 10:27, 1Ki 10:28, 1Ki 10:29.

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NET Notes: 2Ch 1:12 Heb “which was not so for the kings who were before you, and after you there will not be so.”

NET Notes: 2Ch 1:13 Heb “and Solomon came from the high place which was in Gibeon [to] Jerusalem, from before the tent of meeting, and he reigned over Israel.”...

NET Notes: 2Ch 1:14 For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.


NET Notes: 2Ch 1:16 Because Que is also mentioned, some prefer to see 1 Kgs 10:28-29 as a reference to Mutsur. Que and Mutsur were located in Cilicia or Cappadocia (in mo...

NET Notes: 2Ch 1:17 Heb “and they brought up and brought out from Egypt a chariot for 600 silver (pieces), and a horse for 150, and in the same way to all the kings...
Geneva Bible: 2Ch 1:9 Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be ( e ) established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in mul...

Geneva Bible: 2Ch 1:10 Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may ( f ) go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, [that is so] great?
( f ...

Geneva Bible: 2Ch 1:11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the ( g ) life of thine enemies, neit...

Geneva Bible: 2Ch 1:14 And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, which he placed in the ( h ...

Geneva Bible: 2Ch 1:15 And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem [as plenteous] as ( i ) stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that [are] in the vale fo...

Geneva Bible: 2Ch 1:16 And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: ( k ) the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price.
( k ) Read (1Ki 20:28).

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TSK Synopsis -> 2Ch 1:1-17
TSK Synopsis: 2Ch 1:1-17 - --1 The solemn offering of Solomon at Gibeon.7 Solomon's choice of wisdom is blessed by God.13 Solomon's forces and wealth.
MHCC -> 2Ch 1:1-17
MHCC: 2Ch 1:1-17 - --SOLOMON began his reign with a pious, public visit to God's altar. Those that pursue present things most eagerly, are likely to be disappointed; while...
Matthew Henry -> 2Ch 1:1-12; 2Ch 1:13-17
Matthew Henry: 2Ch 1:1-12 - -- Here is, I. Solomon's great prosperity, 2Ch 1:1. Though he had a contested title, yet, God being with him, he was strengthened in his kingdom; his...

Matthew Henry: 2Ch 1:13-17 - -- Here is, 1. Solomon's entrance upon the government (2Ch 1:13): He came from before the tabernacle, and reigned over Israel. He would not do any ac...
Keil-Delitzsch -> 2Ch 1:1-13; 2Ch 1:14-17
Keil-Delitzsch: 2Ch 1:1-13 - --
2Ch 1:1-6
The sacrifice at Gibeon, and the theophany. - 2Ch 1:1-6. When Solomon had established himself upon his throne, he went with the princes...

Keil-Delitzsch: 2Ch 1:14-17 - --
Solomon's chariots, horses, and riches . - In order to prove by facts the fulfilment of the divine promise which Solomon received in answer to his ...
Constable -> 2Ch 1:1--9:31; 2Ch 1:1-17
Constable: 2Ch 1:1--9:31 - --III. THE REIGN OF SOLOMON chs. 1--9
The Chronicler's main interest in David's reign, as we have seen, focused on...
