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The Sacred Oath at the Altar
Commentators explain that this verse describes a formal legal process. When a person was accused of sinning against a neighbor without sufficient evidence, they were brought to the temple to swear an oath of innocence. This was a solemn act, invoking God as the ultimate witness and judge in the matter.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 6:1–39
18th Century
Theologian
Compare with the parallel accounts in the books of Kings.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 6:22
19th Century
Bishop
If a man sin. — Kings, “whatever a man sin.”
And an oath be laid upon him. —
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 6:22
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 5:1).
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 6:1–42
17th Century
Minister
The order of Solomon's prayer is to be observed. First and chiefly, he prays for repentance and forgiveness, which is the chief blessing and the on…