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A Debate Over Timing
Scholars debate the timing of this second appearance. Some argue it occurred 13 years after the temple's completion, following the building of Solomon's palace, aligning with the narrative's order. Others find this delay improbable and suggest it happened immediately after the dedication prayer in chapter 8, serving as God's direct answer.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 9:2
18th Century
Theologian
This appearance is fixed by 1 Kings 9:1 to Solomon’s twenty-fourth year, which was the year he completed his palace ([Reference 1 Kings…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 9:2
17th Century
Pastor
That the Lord appeared to Solomon the second time
Junius and Tremellius read this verse with the following, to the e…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 9:1–9
17th Century
Minister
God warned Solomon, now that he had newly built and dedicated the temple, that he and his people should not be arrogant, but fear. After all the se…