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The Altar as Divine Court
Commentators explain that when a dispute between neighbors had no witnesses, the case was brought to the temple. Swearing an oath at the altar was a solemn appeal for God to act as the ultimate judge, revealing the truth and vindicating the innocent. The temple, God's dwelling place, became a divine courtroom.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 8:31
18th Century
Theologian
The oath come before ... - "The oath" is equivalent to "the man who swears the oath." A slight alteration in the present Hebrew text gives t…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 8:23–53
19th Century
Bishop
The prayer of Solomon, uttered (see 1 Kings 8:54) on his knees with hands uplifted to heaven, long and detailed as it is, is yet extrem…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 8:31
17th Century
Pastor
If any man trespass against his neighbour By being unfaithful in a trust committed to him, or the like:
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 8:22–53
17th Century
Minister
In this excellent prayer, Solomon does as we should do in every prayer; he gives glory to God. Fresh experiences of the truth of God's promises cal…