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Two Feasts, Not One
Commentators explain that this verse clarifies a point from 1 Kings. The fourteen days of celebration were actually two separate, consecutive events: a seven-day festival for the altar's dedication, immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Tabernacles. This verse marks the conclusion of the second feast.
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2 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 7:9
19th Century
Bishop
And in the eighth day —That is, on the twenty-second of the seventh month (Ethanim, or Tisri; [Reference 2 Chronicles 5:3…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 7:9
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 7:7)
Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 7:1–22
17th Century
Minister
God gave a gracious answer to Solomon's prayer. The mercies of God to sinners are made known in a manner well suited to impress all who receive the…