2 CHRONICLES 1:1 Solomon’s Temple Preparations. 2 Chronicles 1:1 completes the second of the three main sections of 1–2 Chronicles. In 1 Chronicles 10:1, David makes the essential preparations for building the temple. In 2 Chronicles 1:1, Solomon completes the task. In this first section, 2 Chronicl... [ Continue Reading ]
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 1:7 During the night (in a dream, according to 1 Kings 3:5), God invites Solomon to ASK in prayer for whatever he desires (compare John 15:7). Solomon’s request that God will fulfill his promise to David (see 1 Chronicles 17:23) looks forward to the completion of th... [ Continue Reading ]
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 1:14 From 1 Kings 10:27, and repeated with some changes at 2 Chronicles 9:25. This section demonstrates the fulfillment of God’s promise of wealth for Solomon (2 Chronicles 1:12; see note on 1 Kings 10:26–29). ⇐ ⇔... [ Continue Reading ]