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The Significance of Gibeon
Commentators explain that Gibeon was not just any 'high place,' but the 'great high place' because it was the location of the original Tabernacle of Moses and the bronze altar. Solomon's journey there was a deliberate act to worship at the authorized, historical center of Israel's faith before the Temple was built.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 1:2–6
18th Century
Theologian
The narrative here corresponds with 1 Kings 3:4 but is much fuller. We learn the following from this passage:
- Solomon’s sa…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 1:2–6
19th Century
Bishop
Solomon and the national assembly go to the Mosaic tabernacle at Gibeon, and sacrifice upon the great altar of burnt offering. (Compare to [Referen…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 1:3
17th Century
Pastor
So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high
place that was at Gibeon
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 1:1–17
17th Century
Minister
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…