Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Chronicles 2:6

"But who is able to build him a house, seeing heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him a house, save only to burn incense before him?" — 2 Chronicles 2:6 (ASV)

But who is able. —Literally, who could keep strength? (See 1 Chronicles 29:14.)

The heaven ... cannot contain him. —This high thought occurs in Solomon’s prayer (1 Kings 8:27; 2 Chronicles 6:18).

Who am I then ... before him? —That is, I am not so ignorant of the infinite nature of Deity as to think of localizing it within an earthly dwelling. I do not build for His residence, but for His worship and service. (Compare to Isaiah 40:22.)

To burn sacrifice. —Literally, to burn incense. Here, as in 2 Chronicles 2:4, it is used in a general sense.