David the king said to all the assembly, Solomon my son, whom alone God has chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great; for the palace is not for man, but for Yahweh God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The palace - The original word used here is the Hebrew form of a Persian word, and it generally designates the residence of the Persian mona…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Furthermore.And. David reviews his own preparations and requests the offerings of the assembly, which are cheerfully g…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Furthermore, David the king said unto all the congregation, etc. Having finished what he had to say to Solomon, he addres…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

What is done in works of piety and charity should be done willingly, not by constraint, for God loves a cheerful giver.

David set a…

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