1 Kings 8:22-65 ASV

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 8:39

Men. God cannot be imposed upon. If our heart be not moved with sorrow for our offences, including a degree of love, in vain shall we stretch forth our hands in prayer. (Calmet) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 8:41

Stranger. God watches over all mankind; and oblations were received from all sorts of people, even from idolaters. The kings of Persia and Egypt, the Roman emperors, &c., made great presents, 1 Esdras iii. 7., and vii. 21. (Josephus, [Antiquities?] xi., and xii. 2.) It seems the court of the Gentiles was only made after the captivity. Some of these adored the true God, like Cornelius, &c., Acts viii. 27., and x. 1. Some were drawn by curiosity; others desired to be converted. To thee,... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 8:44

Name. It was the practice of the religious Jews, to pray with their eyes turned towards the holy place, ver. 48. The primitive Christians looked towards the east, in prayer, to remind them of the ascension of our Saviour, (Calmet) from Mount Olivet, in that quarter. (Haydock) (Psalm lxvii. 34.) (St. Just.[Justin Martyr?] q. 118.; Tertullian, apol. xvi.; St. Epiphanius, h'e6r. xix.) (Calmet) read more

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George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 8:47

Heart. Without this, external repentance will not suffice. (Worthington) read more

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George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 8:51

CHAPTER VIII. Iron. This expression is often used to denote the rigour of the Egyptian bondage, Deuteronomy iv. 20. Thus Homer says, that Mars was shut up for thirteen months in a barrel (or prison) of brass. (Iliad E.) read more

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George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 8:59

Judgment, granting his just request, and defending him against all his enemies. (Calmet) read more

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George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 8:63

Sheep, and other small beasts, during the seven days, without counting the oblations of individuals. The law had not prescribed any particular rites for the dedication of places. But common sense dictated that sacred things should be distinguished from such as were common. Moses and David had set a pattern, which was followed by the Jews after the captivity, and by the Machabees, Exodus xl. 9., 1 Kings vi. 17., 1 Esdras iii. 10., and 1 Machabees iv. 56. (Calmet) --- The festival of the... read more

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George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 8:64

Court of the priests. An altar was there erected, in haste. Fire from heaven came to consume the victims, 2 Paralipomenon vii. 1. (Calmet) read more

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George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 8:65

Egypt. Rhinocolura, (Menochius) or rather the branch of the Nile nearest Arabia, Josue xiii. 3., and Numbers xiii. 22. (Calmet) --- Seven, for each festival, ver. 1. read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 8:22-53

22-53 In this excellent prayer, Solomon does as we should do in every prayer; he gives glory to God. Fresh experiences of the truth of God's promises call for larger praises. He sues for grace and favour from God. The experiences we have of God's performing his promises, should encourage us to depend upon them, and to plead them with him; and those who expect further mercies, must be thankful for former mercies. God's promises must be the guide of our desires, and the ground of our hopes and... read more

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 8:39

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 8:41

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 8:44

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 8:47

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 8:51

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 8:59

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 8:63

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 8:64

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 8:65

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 8:22-53

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