wisdom and knowledge are granted to you. I will also give you riches, possessions, and honor, such as none of the kings had who were before you, and none after you shall have the like."

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

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

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 1:7)

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…

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