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Splendor for God and King
The rare algum-wood was used to create magnificent items for both sacred and royal purposes. Commentators clarify that 'terraces' likely means 'stairs' or 'raised paths' for the temple and palace. This wood was also fashioned into high-quality musical instruments for worship, showing that the very best materials were dedicated to God and the kingdom.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 9:1–12
18th Century
Theologian
The narrative here is parallel with the one in the marginal reference, from which it varies only slightly and to which it adds nothing.
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 9:11
19th Century
Bishop
Terraces. — M’sillôth, which usually means highways, that is, raised paths. The word is an interpretation of
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 9:11
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Kings 10:12).
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 9:1–12
17th Century
Minister
This history has been considered (1 Kings 10); yet because our Savior has proposed it as an example in seeking after Him ([Reference Ma…