The verbal differences between this passage and the corresponding one in 1 Kings 3:5–14 are quite significant. They indicate a general …

God’s revelation to Solomon by night. (Compare to 1 Kings 3:5–15.)

In that night did God appear unto Solomon
From hence to the end of (2 Chronicles 1:12) it is the same wi…

Solomon began his reign with a pious, public visit to God's altar.

Those who pursue present things most eagerly, are likely to be disappoint…