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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 7

2 Chronicles 7:1-10

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 Chronicles 5:4 the Levites are the bearers of the Ark (_cf._ 1 Chronicles 15:2; 1 Chronicles 15:26 f.) inst... [ Continue Reading ]

2 Chronicles 7:11-22

A SECOND DIVINE APPEARANCE TO SOLOMON (see notes on 1 Kings 9:1). With the exception of 2 Chronicles 7:13 this section is substantially identical with the corresponding passage in 1 K.; there are some variations, but none of importance.... [ Continue Reading ]

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