2 Chron. 8 Solomon’s buildings, 2 Chron. 8:1–6. The heathen who remained in the land he maketh tributaries; but the Israelites rulers, 2 Chron. 8:7–11. His yearly solemn sacrifices: he appointeth to the priests and Levites their places, 2 Chron. 8:12–16. The navy fetcheth gold from Ophir, 2 Chron.

Which Huram had restored to Solomon; which Solomon gave to Huram, who not being pleased with them, 1 Kings 9:12–13, here returns them to him again.

Of this and the following verses, See Poole “1 Kings 9:17”, &c.

Not because every place where once the ark came was thereby consecrated to God, and night not after the ark was gone be put to any common use; for then both the house of Obed-edom and all other places where the ark either rested or passed were made holy thereby, and unlawful for men to dwell in;…

The man of God, i.e. a prophet inspired by God in these matters, whose commands therefore are the commands of God.

All the work of Solomon was prepared; all the materials were procured, and in all points squared, and fitted, and completed beforehand.

Of this and the next verse, See Poole “1 Kings 9:26”, &c.