This, and the preceding, were but one book originally, but divided into two because of the size of it, so that this is only a continuation of the former history; that ends at the death of David; this begins with the reign of Solomon, goes through that, and the reigns of all the kings of the house…

And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, &c.] Well settled and established on the throne of his father, after the death of some persons, from whom he might expect trouble, see and the Lord God was with him; directing and instructing him, prospering and succeeding him: the…

Then Solomon spake unto all Israel To their representatives about going to Gibeon to sacrifice, as the next words show: so Jarchi and Kimchi observe: to the captains of thousands, and of hundreds, to the judges, and to every governor in all Israel, the chief of the fathers; whom he had convened on…

So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon They agreed to his motion, and went with him thither, see for there was the tabernacle of the congregation of God, which Moses the servant of the Lord had made in the wilderness: by the Lord’s direction; where…

But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjathjearim, &c.] See (2 Sam. 6:2, 2 Sam. 6:17) .

Moreover, the brasen altar that Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made According to the pattern given by Moses, at the direction of God, , he put before the tabernacle of the congregation; either David, or rather Solomon; though it seems best to read the words as in the Septuagint and…

And Solomon went up thither To the high place at Gibeon: to the brasen altar before the lord; where he used to be, and accept the sacrifices of his people, though the ark, the symbol of his presence, was not there: which was at the tabernacle of the congregation; that is, which altar was there; or…

In that night did God appear unto Solomon From hence to the end of it is the same with . (See Gill on 1 Kings 3:5) (See Gill on 1 Kings 3:6) (See Gill on 1 Kings 3:7) (See Gill on 1 Kings 3:8) (See Gill on 1 Kings 3:9) (See Gill on 1 Kings 3:10) (See Gill on 1 Kings 3:11) (See Gill on 1 Kings 3:12)…

See Gill on 2 Chron. 1:7

See Gill on 2 Chron. 1:7

See Gill on 2 Chron. 1:7

See Gill on 2 Chron. 1:7

See Gill on 2 Chron. 1:7

Then Solomon came from his journey to the high place that was at Gibeon Or rather without the supplement, the words may be read as in the Septuagint and Vulgate Latin versions, Solomon came from the high places; having sacrificed there, so Vatablus; (ל) being put for (מ) , as R.

See Gill on 2 Chron. 1:13

See Gill on 2 Chron. 1:13

See Gill on 2 Chron. 1:13

See Gill on 2 Chron. 1:13