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A Divine Dream, An Immediate Response
Commentators emphasize that this was no ordinary dream, but a divine, prophetic vision. Solomon's immediate reaction upon waking was not to ponder or doubt, but to travel to Jerusalem and worship. His actions demonstrate a heart that recognized God's communication and responded with immediate gratitude and reverence.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 3:15
18th Century
Theologian
Solomon determined to inaugurate his reign with a grand religious ceremony at each of the two holy places revered by the Jews at that time. After c…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 3:15
19th Century
Bishop
Stood before the ark of the covenant, in its Tabernacle on Mount Zion, which now constituted a second, and probably still more sac…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 3:15
17th Century
Pastor
And Solomon awoke, and, behold, [it was] a dream
Not that it was nothing but a dream, a natural one, a vain and empt…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 3:5–15
17th Century
Minister
Solomon's dream was not a common one. While his bodily powers were locked up in sleep, the powers of his soul were strengthened; he was enabled to …