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Worship at the Right Place
Commentators explain that Solomon's journey to Gibeon was significant because it was the location of the original tabernacle and the bronze altar made by Bezalel. This made it the legitimate, God-ordained center for national worship, demonstrating Solomon's commitment to honoring God according to His established ways.
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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 1:5
19th Century
Bishop
Moreover the brasen altar ... he put before the tabernacle of the Lord. —Rather, And the brasen altar ... was there b…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 1:5
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover, the brazen altar that Bezaleel the son of Uri, the
son of Hur, had made
Acc…
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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…