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Solomon went up there to the brazen altar before Yahweh, which was at the tent of meeting, and offered one thousand burnt offerings on it.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
The narrative here corresponds with 1 Kings 3:4 but is much fuller. We learn the following from this passage:
19th Century
Anglican
And Solomon went up there to the brasen altar. —So the Vulgate incorrectly. Rather, And Solomon offered there on the brasen al…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Solomon went up thither To the high place at Gibeon:
to the brasen altar before the lord…
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