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A Public Act of Worship
Commentators highlight that Solomon's offering was not a private act but a major public festival. As the new king, he led the entire national assembly in worship at the historic tabernacle in Gibeon, publicly dedicating his reign to God and setting a tone of national piety.
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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 1:6
19th Century
Bishop
And Solomon went up there to the brasen altar. —So the Vulgate incorrectly. Rather, And Solomon offered there on the brasen al…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 1:6
17th Century
Pastor
And Solomon went up thither
To the high place at Gibeon:
to the brasen altar before the lord…
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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…