2 Chron. 5 The dedicated treasures, 2 Chron. 5:1. The solemn induction of the ark into the oracle, 2 Chron. 5:2–10. Glory and praise is sung to God, who appeareth in a cloud, which filled the house, 2 Chron. 5:11–14.

Or, even (as that particle is oft understood) the silver and the gold, the remainder of those vast sums mentioned 1 Chron. 22:14.

Of this and the following verses, See Poole “1 Kings 8:1”, &c.

When this history was first written: not when it was reviewed by Ezra, who made some additions to it; for after the return from Babylon neither staves nor ark were any more seen or heard of.

According to David’s appointment, 1 Chron. 24:0; 1 Chron. 25:0, which was only for the ordinary service; but in extraordinary solemnities, such as this eminently was they all came together.