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God's Generous Offer
Commentators note that God takes the initiative in this pivotal moment. Following Solomon's extensive worship, God appears to him in a dream that very night. He presents Solomon with an open-ended offer: "Ask what I shall give thee." This demonstrates God's readiness to respond to and bless those who earnestly seek Him.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 1:7–12
18th Century
Theologian
The verbal differences between this passage and the corresponding one in 1 Kings 3:5–14 are quite significant. They indicate a general …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 1:7
19th Century
Bishop
In that night did God appear unto Solomon. —1 Kings, In Gibeon did Jehovah appear unto Solomon in a dream of the nigh…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 1:7
17th Century
Pastor
In that night did God appear unto Solomon
From hence to the end of (2 Chronicles 1:12) it is the same wi…
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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…