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A Prayer Rooted in Scripture
Commentators explain that this closing section of Solomon's prayer is a direct quotation from Psalm 132, a psalm associated with his father, David. By using established scripture, Solomon grounds his dedication in Israel's history and worship. The Chronicler's version specifically adds the title "Jehovah God," emphasizing the covenantal nature of the request for God's presence.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 6:40–42
18th Century
Theologian
In Kings, a different conclusion takes the place of these verses. The document from which both writers copied contained the full prayer of dedicati…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 6:41
19th Century
Bishop
Now therefore. — And now added by chronicler.
O Lord God. — Iahweh ’ĕlôhîm. This rare di…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 6:41
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…