George Haydock's Catholic Commentary
2 Chronicles 9:29
Seer. The works of these three are not extant. (Menochius) --- The fall of Solomon is recorded, 3 Kings xi. (Worthington)
Seer. The works of these three are not extant. (Menochius) --- The fall of Solomon is recorded, 3 Kings xi. (Worthington)
Verse 2 Chronicles 9:29. _NATHAN THE PROPHET_] These books are all lost. See the account of Solomon, his character, and a review of his works, at the end of 1 Kings 11:43. I. By the kindness of a le...
THE BOOK OF NATHAN ... - On the “books” here mentioned, see the introduction to Chronicles, the second note. We hear nothing of Iddo in Kings: but he is mentioned below twice 2Ch 12:15; 2 Chronicles 1...
6. THE QUEEN OF SHEBA, SOLOMON'S RICHES AND HONORS, AND SOLOMON'S DEATH CHAPTER 9 _ 1. The visit of the Queen (2 Chronicles 9:1)_ 2. The riches of Solomon (2 Chronicles 9:13) 3. The ivory throne ...
THE VISIT OF THE QUEEN OF SHEBA; SOLOMON'S WEALTH; HIS DEATH (see notes on 1 Kings 10:1; 1 Kings 11:41). The variations between the two records are unimportant....
PROPHET. SEER. Hebrew. _nabi. chozeh._ See note on 1 Chronicles 29:29. AGAINST JEROBOAM. So that he had warning from God....
_the book of Nathan_ Cp. 1 Chronicles 29:29. _Ahijah the Shilonite_ 1 Kings 11:29; 1 Kings 14:2 ff. _Iddo_ Heb. _Jedai_or _Jedo_(probably a mis-spelling); cp. 2Ch 12:15;...
NOW THE REST OF THE ACTS OF SOLOMON, &C.— According to Abarbanel there were two books of the _acts of Solomon:_ one containing an account of the beginning of his reign, written by Nathan the prophet;...
LESSON SIXTEEN 9-11 A QUEEN COMES TO JERUSALEM. REHOBOAM AND THE KINGDOM. 6. THE QUEEN OF SHEBA AND SOLOMON'S GREATNESS (Chapter 9) INTRODUCTION The wisdom of Solomon brought the queen of Sheba to...
THE VISIT OF THE QUEEN OF SHEBA. SOLOMON'S SPLENDOUR This chapter is a close repetition of 1 Kings 10:1 and 1 Kings 11:41....
IN THE BOOK, etc.] The three works here referred to may possibly have been inserted in 'the book of the kings of Israel and Judah' (see 2 Chronicles 16:11, etc.), as was the case with the 'book of Jeh...
2 CHRONICLES: GOD DESIRES LOYAL PEOPLE SOLOMON RULES *ISRAEL 2 CHRONICLES CHAPTER S 1 TO 9 _IAN MACKERVOY_ CHAPTER 9 THE FAME AND WEALTH OF SOLOMON – 2 CHRONICLES 9:1-31 The visit of the queen...
(_c_) REFERENCE TO DOCUMENTS. — CLOSE OF THE REIGN (2 Chronicles 9:29). (Comp. 1 Kings 11:41.) (29) NOW THE REST OF THE ACTS OF SOLOMON. — Or, _story, history_; literally, _words._ (Comp....
וּ שְׁאָר֙ דִּבְרֵ֣י שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה הָ רִאשֹׁנִ֖ים...
The story of the Queen of Sheba's coming is full of beauty, as it illustrates the true influence of kingship exercised under the government of the eternal King. The fame of Solomon's wisdom attracted...
Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, [are] they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer (o) agai...
Pause, Reader! and in the account of the death of Solomon, learn to make a true estimate of human life. Alas! what can be the real intrinsic value and importance of all things here below, bounded as t...
But it is not only within the borders of the land that the power and glory of Solomon are known. His fame spreads among the heathen, even to distant lands; and the queen of Sheba comes to bring him he...
1 Kings 11:41...
Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, [are] they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer against...
_In the visions of Iddo the seer_ Mentioned also 2 Chronicles 12:15, and supposed by some to be the same person who is called _Obed, 2 Chronicles 15:1_. This and the other prophets here mentioned were...
1 The Queene of Sheba admireth the wisedome of Solomon. 13 Solomons golde, 15 His Targets. 17 The throne of Iuory. 20 His vessels. 23 His presents. 25 His chariots and horse. 26 His tributes....
THE IMMENSE WEALTH OF SOLOMON AND HIS DEATH...
Now, the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, are they not written in the Book of Nathan, the prophet, and in the Prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the Visions of Iddo, the seer, agains...
THE VISIT OF THE QUEEN OF SHEBA (vv.1-12) The report of the visit of the Queen of Sheba with Solomon differs only in few details from the report in 1 Kings 10:1. But her visit is a lovely picture o...
BOOK: _ Heb._ words...
13-31 The imports here mentioned, would show that prosperity drew the minds of Solomon and his subjects to the love of things curious and uncommon, though useless in themselves. True wisdom and happi...
IDDO THE SEER, mentioned also 1 CHRONICLES 12:15, supposed to be the same who is called _Obed_, 2 CHRONICLES 15:1. This, and the other prophets mentioned, were also historians, and wrote some annals o...
2 Chronicles 9:29 rest H7605 acts H1697 Solomon H8010 first H7223 last H314 written H3789 (H8803) book...
REST OF These books have perished. (1 Kings 11:29)....
CONTENTS: Solomon and the queen of Sheba. His revenue and splendor. CHARACTERS: God, Solomon, queen of Sheba. CONCLUSION: Those who honor God, He will honor. The best way to get the credit of our en...
2 Chronicles 9:12. _Besides that which she had brought unto the king._ It cannot be understood that Solomon returned the presents which the queen brought to him; but he far exceeded her in liberality...
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 9:29 AHIJAH THE SHILONITE... IDDO THE SEER. Although the Chronicler says nothing about Solomon’s spiritual unfaithfulness and the rebellions he faced in his declining...
CRITICAL NOTES.] _2 Chronicles 9:1_. This narrative is parallel with 1 Kings 10:1, from which it varies little; Solomon’s glory (2 Chronicles 9:13); and the close of his reign ...
EXPOSITION The writer is about to take his leave of Solomon and the glowing memories of his golden reign; and, whether he designed it or not, he has done so in a most dramatically successful manner in...
And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with difficult questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance...
1 Chronicles 29:29; 1 Kings 11:29; 1 Kings 11:41; 1 Kings 14:2;...
Iddo — This, and the other prophets mentioned, were also historians, and wrote annals of their times; out of which these sacred books were taken, either by these, or other prophets....