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even as the duty of every day required, offering according to the commandment of Moses, on the Sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the set feasts, three times in the year, [even] in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tents.

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Worship Rooted in Obedience

Commentators explain that Solomon's worship was not arbitrary but was performed "according to the commandment of Moses." They cite specific laws in Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers that prescribed the daily, weekly, monthly, and annual offerings. This demonstrates that true worship is rooted in obedience to God's revealed Word, not simply human preference or innovation.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 8:13

19th Century

Bishop

Even after a certain rate every day. —Literally, and with a day’s matter on a day (Leviticus 23:37) they …

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 8:13

17th Century

Pastor

Even after a certain rate every day, according to the
commandment of Moses
The daily …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 8:1–18

17th Century

Minister

It sometimes requires more wisdom and resolution to govern a family in the fear of God than to govern a kingdom with reputation. The difficulty is …