Bible Commentary

Then Solomon spoke unto all Israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and to the judges, and to every governor in all Israel, the chief of the fathers. 2. every governor ] R.V. every prince. the chief of the fathers ] R.V. the heads of the fathers’ houses. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 1:2”

And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God [was] with him, and magnified him exceedingly. Ch. 2Ch 1:1-6 (cp. 1Ki 3:4). Solomon’s great Sacrifice at Gibeon 1. was strengthened ] or, strengthened himself, a favourite expression of the Chronicler; cp. 2Ch 12:13; 2Ch 13:21 ( waxed mighty); … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 1:1”

With all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries. 30. the times ] i.e. the changes, vicissitudes. Cp. 1Ch 12:32, note. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The times that went over him – i. e., the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 29:30”

Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they [are] written in the book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gad the seer, 29. they are written ] See Introduction, 5, The Sources. in the book ] R.V. in the history, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 29:29”

And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead. See 1Ki 1:1 note. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 28. And he died] David, at his death, had every thing that his heart could wish. 1. A good old age, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 29:28”

And the time that he reigned over Israel [was] forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three [years] reigned he in Jerusalem. 27. forty years ] Cp. 2Sa 5:4-5; 1Ki 2:11. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years,…. See … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 29:27”

Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. 26 30. A Summary of David’s Reign 26. Thus David ] R.V. Now David. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges This sacred writer having mentioned the anointing of Solomon to be king, 1Ch 29:22, and upon that occasion proceeded to give a further … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 29:26”

And the LORD magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him [such] royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel. 25. such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel ] The rather awkward Heb. phrase must be translated by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 29:25”

And all the princes, and the mighty men, and all the sons likewise of king David, submitted themselves unto Solomon the king. 24. the mighty men ] Cp. 1Ki 1:10; 1Ki 1:38, from which it is clear that the faithfulness of Benaiah and the Cherethites and Pelethites was the main factor in the elevation of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 29:24”

Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. 23 25. The Beginning of Solomon’s Reign 23. the throne of the Lord ] See 1Ch 28:5, note. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The throne of David is called … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 29:23”