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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 9:2

That the Lord appeared to Solomon the second time [see on 1 Kings 6:11 , and 1 Kings 11:9 ; Solomon had received a message during the building of the temple], as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon [ i.e; in a dream ( 1 Kings 3:5 ) ]. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 9:3

And the Lord said unto him [This message is given at greater length in 2 Chronicles 7:12-22 . 2 Chronicles 7:13 , 2 Chronicles 7:14 , e . g ; contain a reference to that part of the prayer which related to drought and rain], I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication [These two words are found similarly united in Solomon's prayer, verses 38, 45, 54], that thou hast made [Heb. supplicated ] before me; I have hallowed this house which thou hast built [ sc . by the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 9:4

And [Heb. And thou, emphatic] if thou wilt walk before me as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart before me and in uprightness [cf. 1 Kings 3:6 , 1 Kings 3:14 ; 1 Kings 11:34 . David was not perfect, as our author tells us elsewhere ( 1 Kings 15:5 ; cf. 1 Kings 1:6 ; 2 Samuel 24:10 ). His integrity consisted in his unvarying loyalty to the true God. Even when overcome by that fierce temptation ( 2 Samuel 11:1-27 .) he never faltered in his allegiance to the truth.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 9:5

Then I will establish [same word as in ch. 1 Kings 2:4 , where see note. Surely he would remember this word as it would recall his father's charge to his mind] the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel forever [this is the answer to the prayer of 1 Kings 8:26 ] as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel. [ 2 Samuel 7:12 , 2 Samuel 7:16 ; 1 Kings 2:4 ; 1 Kings 6:12 ; Psalms 132:12 . But the primary reference is to 1... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 9:2

This appearance is fixed by 1 Kings 9:1 to Solomon’s twenty-fourth year, the year in which he completed his palace 1 Kings 6:37-38; 1 Kings 7:1. The fact seems to be that, though the temple was finished in Solomon’s eleventh year, the dedication did not take place until his twenty-fourth year. The order of the narrative in Kings agrees with this view, since it interposes the account of the building of the palace 1 Kings 7:1-12, and of the making of the furniture 1 Kings 7:13-51, between the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 9:3

The answer given by God to Solomon’s prayer is reported more fully in 2 Chronicles 7:12-22.When God puts His Name in the temple He does it, in intention, “forever.” He will not arbitrarily withdraw it; there it will remain “forever,” so far as God is concerned. But the people may by unfaithfulness drive it away 1 Kings 9:7-9.And mine eyes and my heart - An answer in excess of the prayer 1 Kings 8:29; “Not Mine eyes only, but Mine eyes and Mine heart.” read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 9:4

See 1 Kings 3:14. Solomon’s subsequent fall lends to these repeated warnings a special interest. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 9:1-2

1 Kings 9:1-2. And it came to pass when Solomon had finished, &c. Or rather, according to 2 Chronicles 7:11, Thus Solomon finished the house of the Lord, &c., and concluded all with the foregoing prayer, and the great festival which he kept. That the Lord appeared to Solomon the second time That is, the second time in a dream or vision; the divine message, mentioned 1 Kings 6:11, having been imparted unto him by some prophet or messenger sent from God on that errand. Accordingly... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 9:3

1 Kings 9:3. The Lord said, I have heard thy prayer This shows that the first verse is to be understood as we have just stated: for otherwise we must suppose this appearance of God to Solomon to have taken place, and this answer to have been given to his prayer, eleven years after he had finished the house, and addressed that prayer to him at the dedication of it; which is very unlikely. I have hallowed this house By my glorious presence in the cloud, and by my acceptance of thy... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 9:4-5

1 Kings 9:4-5. If thou wilt walk before me, &c. He shows him that he and his people were for the future upon their good behaviour: Let them not be secure now, as if they might conduct themselves as they please, having the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord among them, Jeremiah 7:4. No: this house was designed to protect them in their allegiance to God, not in their rebellion against him, or disobedience to him. As David thy father walked Who, though he foully miscarried in... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 9:2

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 9:3

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 9:4

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 9:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 9:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 9:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 9:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 9:1-2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 9:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 9:4-5

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