Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, namely, that of dedication, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath, in the extreme North, unto the river of Egypt, on the southwestern boundary of the kingdom.
Verse 2 Chronicles 7:8. _THE ENTERING IN OF HAMATH_] "From the entrance of Antioch to the Nile of Egypt." - _Targum_....
SOLOMON KEPT THE FEAST - i. e., Solomon kept at this same time, not the Feast of the Dedication only, but also the Feast of tabernacles. The former lasted seven days, from the 8th of Tisri to the 15th...
CHAPTER 7:1-10 THE ANSWER BY FIRE-THE SACRIFICES AND THE FEAST _ 1. The answer by fire (7:1-3)_ 2. The sacrifices (7:4-7) 3. The feast of tabernacles (7:8-10) A fuller manifestation of Jehovah's fa...
2 Chronicles 5:2 to 2 Chronicles 7:10. THE DEDICATION OF THE TEMPLE (see notes on 1 Kings 8). The chief points of difference between the Chronicler's account and 1 Kings 8 are: (_a_) that in 2 Chronic...
THE FEAST: i.e. of Tabernacles. CONGREGATION. assembly, or muster. THE RIVER. torrent, or Wady. Hebrew. _nahal._...
_Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast_ R.V. SO SOLOMON HELD THE FEAST AT THAT TIME. _from the entering in of Hamath_ See note on 1 Chronicles 13:5. _the river of Egypt_ R.V. THE BOOK OF EGYPT...
4. DEDICATION OF THE TEMPLE (2 Chronicles 5:2 to 2 Chronicles 7:22) TEXT 2 Chronicles 5:2. Thus all the work that Solomon wrought for the house of Jehovah was finished. And Solomon brought in the thi
_ALSO AT THE SAME TIME SOLOMON KEPT THE FEAST SEVEN DAYS, AND ALL ISRAEL WITH HIM, A VERY GREAT CONGREGATION, FROM THE ENTERING IN OF HAMATH UNTO THE RIVER OF EGYPT._ Solomon kept the feast seven day...
SOLOMON'S SACRIFICES, AND THE LORD'S PROMISES This chapter reproduces with some additions portions of 1 Kings 8:62; and 1 Kings 9:1; 1 Kings 9:9....
2 CHRONICLES: GOD DESIRES LOYAL PEOPLE SOLOMON RULES *ISRAEL 2 CHRONICLES CHAPTER S 1 TO 9 _IAN MACKERVOY_ CHAPTER 7 FIRE COMES DOWN FROM HEAVEN – 2 CHRONICLES 7:1-3 V1 When Solomo
ALSO AT THE SAME TIME. — Literally, _And Solomon made the feast at that time seven days._ “The feast” was the Feast of Tabernacles. (See Leviticus 23:34.) SEVEN DAYS. — The legal time. (See Lev. _501...
(4-10) THE SACRIFICES AND THE FESTIVAL. (Comp. 1 Kings 8:62.) The two narratives are again mainly coincident....
וַ יַּ֣עַשׂ שְׁלֹמֹ֣ה אֶת ־הֶ֠ חָג בָּ
As the ceremonies had begun with sacrifice and song, so they closed, and it is quite easy to realize how "joyful and glad of heart" the people were as they dispersed. Had only the king and people rema...
Also at the same time Solomon kept (b) the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt. (b) The feast of the tabernacl...
While the Lord was so gracious, the king will go on to seek blessings. Not only the temple, but the court, shall be hallowed. Lord, I would desire grace that everything may be sweetly sanctified by Je...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 1 THROUGH 7. Thus Solomon having prayed, and entreated Jehovah that His eyes should be open, and His ears attent to the prayers that should be offered to Him...
2 Chronicles 7:7...
Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt. Ver. 8. _Solomon kept the feast._]...
1 God hauing giuen testimonie to Solomons prayer by fire from heauen, and glory in the Temple, the people worship him. 4 Solomons solemne sacrifice. 8 Solomon hauing kept the feast of Tabernacles an...
GOD'S GLORIOUS ANSWER (vv.1-3) God wonderfully demonstrated His approval of the temple and of Solomon's prayer by sending fire from heaven to consume the burnt offering and the sacrifices (spoken of...
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CONTENTS: Divine acceptance. Sacrifice and rejoicing. God appears to Solomon. CHARACTERS: God, Solomon. CONCLUSION: The surest evidence of God's acceptance of our prayers is the descent of His holy...
2 Chronicles 7:3. _The fire came down._ This is noted in 1 Kings 8., and twice here, as in 2 Chronicles 5:13, to designate the holy temple as the house of God. The fire descended in answer to prayer,...
_Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven._ GOD AMONG HIS PEOPLE I. Prayer for God to come. This prayer was marked-- 1. By its publicity. (1) Public prayer, form...
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 7:1 These verses record God’s twofold answer to Solomon’s prayer, through the appearance of the glory of the Lord (vv. 2 Chronicles 7:1) and the words o
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 7:8 LEBO-HAMATH TO THE BROOK OF EGYPT designates the whole of Solomon’s empire (see note on 1 Kings 8:65–66)....
CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter, parallel with 1 Kings 8:62; 1 Kings 9:9, records acceptance of consecrated temple by fire (2 Chronicles 7:1); and answer given by the Lord to Solomon ...
EXPOSITION This chapter is occupied with three subjects. _First, _the description of Heaven's acceptance of the dedicated temple by fire (2 Chronicles 7:1). _Secondly, _the_ _sacrifices and glad feast...
And when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house (2 Chronicles 7:1). It's a r...
1 Kings 4:21; 1 Kings 8:65; 2 Chronicles 30:13; Amos 6:14;...
Why did Solomon fail to keep the fast as the law commanded? PROBLEM: Leviticus 16:30 commanded that a fast should be kept in connection with the Day of Atonement. However, Solomon did not observe a fa...