But the bronze altar made by Bezalel son of Uri and grandson of Hur was there at Gibeon in front of the Tabernacle of the Lord. So Solomon and the people gathered in front of it to consult the Lord.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The narrative here corresponds with 1 Kings 3:4 but is much fuller. We learn the following from this passage:

  1. Solomon’s sa…
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Solomon and the national assembly go to the Mosaic tabernacle at Gibeon, and sacrifice upon the great altar of burnt offering. (Compare to [Referen…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Moreover, the brazen altar that Bezaleel the son of Uri, the
son of Hur, had made
Acc…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…