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A Revival Unseen for Centuries
All the commentators highlight that this celebration was the greatest Jerusalem had seen in centuries, specifically since King Solomon dedicated the first temple. Scholars note that nothing had compared to it in terms of its duration, the number of sacrifices and participants, and the intensity of the joy, marking a historic moment of spiritual revival.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 30:26
18th Century
Theologian
Since the time of Solomon - Compare 2 Chronicles 7:8–10.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 30:26
19th Century
Bishop
For since the time of Solomon ... there was not the like. —The chronicler himself thus compares this great festival with …
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 30:26
17th Century
Pastor
So there was great joy in Jerusalem
Not merely carnal, expressed in eating and drinking, and making merry with one a…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 30:21–27
17th Century
Minister
Many prayers were offered to God with the peace-offerings. In these, Israel looked to God as the God of their fathers, a God in covenant with them.…