The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Chronicles 1:1-12
2 Chronicles 1:1-12And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom.The splendid beginningI. Solomon’s succession to the throne was providentially secured: “The Lord his God was with him.”II. Solomon’s claims to the throne were sanctioned by a representative assembly.III. Solomon’s accession to the throne was signalisd by solemn acts of worship.1. In obedience to Divine law.2. In appropriate magnificence.IV. Solomon’s accession to the throne was in a spirit of devout supplication.... read more
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 1:1-17
2 Chronicles 1:1 . And Solomon. The books of Chronicles are both one in the original, but the Latin church has thought proper to divide them into two; ending the first with David’s reign, and beginning the second with Solomon’s. The contents of the first ten or twelve chapters have been anticipated in the first book of Kings, and therefore few remarks will be required here. 2 Chronicles 1:14 . Solomon had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen. Each chariot... read more