2 Chronicles 1:1-36:23 NIV

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 1:1

I. THE UNITED KINGDOM FROM SOLOMON TO THE DIVISION (2 Chronicles 1-10)2 Chronicles 1:1-6SOLOMON AT GIBEON; GOD APPEARS IN A DREAM"And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and Jehovah his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly. And Solomon spake unto all Israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and to the judges, and to every prince in all Israel, the heads of the fathers' houses. So Solomon and all the assembly with him, went to the high place that was... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Chronicles 1:1-17

A. Solomon’s Wisdom and Prosperity ch. 1Solomon had some serious weaknesses that the writer of Kings pointed out. However, the Chronicler presented a generally positive picture of this great ruler because Solomon did well regarding Yahweh worship at the temple. His people’s spiritual life was one of Solomon’s primary concerns. He devoted himself to making worship and fellowship with God possible for the Israelites. In this he was similar to the promised ideal King.One of Solomon’s first... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Chronicles 1:1-31

III. THE REIGN OF SOLOMON CHS. 1-9 (cont. from 1 Chron.)The Chronicler’s main interest in David’s reign in 1 Chronicles focused on the Davidic Covenant with God’s promises to David and his descendants, including instructions for building the temple. In recounting the events of Solomon’s reign, the writer proceeded to emphasize the temple that Solomon built. Almost everything he mentioned about Solomon ties in with the temple somehow. The writer of Kings, on the other hand, emphasized many... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 1:1-17

Solomon’s Choice of Wisdom. His Wealth and CommerceThis c, after the opening., repeats, with some modifications and additions, what is related in 1 Kings 3:5-14 and 1 Kings 10:26-29.5. The brasen altar] This identification of the altar at Gibeon with the brazen altar of the Tabernacle is an addition made to 1 Kings 3:4. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 1:1

I.(a) The sacrifice at Gibeon, and Solomon’s dream (2 Chronicles 1:1-13). (b) The king’s chariots and horsemen, wealth and commerce (2 Chronicles 1:14-17).(1) And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom.—Or, showed himself strong over his kingdom; firmly grasped the reins of power, and showed himself a strong ruler. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 17:1; also 2 Chronicles 12:13; 2 Chronicles 13:21; 2 Chronicles 21:4.) The chronicler omits all that is related in 1 Kings 1:2, as not falling... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:1-17

{e-Sword Note: 1 and 2 Chronicles were largely in topical format in the printed edition. When possible, this content has been divided by verse/chapter. Content that could not fit elsewhere was placed in the 1 and 2 Chronicles Book Comments for e-Sword.} read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Chronicles 1:1-17

Analysis and Annotations I. THE REIGN OF SOLOMON 1. The Beginning of Solomon’s Reign and the First Vision CHAPTER 1 1. The Lord was with him (2 Chronicles 1:1 ) 2. At Gibeon (2 Chronicles 1:2-6 ) 3. The first vision (2 Chronicles 1:7-12 ) 4. His riches and prosperity (2 Chronicles 1:13-17 ) The events connected with the beginning of Solomon’s reign and recorded in 1 Kings 1-3:3 are omitted in Chronicles. Second Chronicles begins with the statement that Solomon was strengthened in... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Chronicles 1:1

And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God [was] with him, and magnified him exceedingly. The Argument - This second book contains in brief the contents of the two books of the kings: that is, from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian captivity. In this story some things are told in more detail than in the books of the kings and therefore help greatly in the understanding of the prophets. Three things are chiefly to be... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 1:1-17

Solomon began his reign strengthened by God and given great exaltation (v.1). At Solomon's word all the chief men of Israel went up to the high place at Gibeon, where the tabernacle was at the time. There is no scriptural objection to this high place at the time, for it rather speaks of the place of exaltation given to the tabernacle. However, when Solomon had built the temple there was no more reason for the tabernacle: rather, the ark and all the tabernacle furniture was brought to the... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 1:1-17

SOLOMON ’S REIGN HIS PRAYER AND ITS ANSWER (2 Chronicles 1:1-3 ) With verses three and four compare 1 Chronicles 16:0 , and especially 1 Chronicles 16:37-40 . The tabernacle at Gibeon was the legal place for worship, but the threshing-floor on Matthew Moriah was chosen by David for the reason given (1 Chronicles 21:29 ). A comparison with the corresponding place in 1 Kings will show how this account is abbreviated as the matter was not necessary to the author’s purpose. HIS POWER AND... read more