SOLOMON'S PRAYER The first 39 vv. of this chapter repeat 1 Kings 8:12, the conclusion of the prayer, as given in 1 Kings 8:51, being omitted and three additional vv. being substituted. 5. NEITHER CHOSE I ANY MAN] Saul, though chosen, was subsequently rejected: 1 Samuel 15:26.... [ Continue Reading ]
FOR SOLOMON HAD MADE, etc.] This is not mentioned in 1 Kings 8.... [ Continue Reading ]
NOW THEREFORE ARISE, etc.] The same words occur in Psalms 132:8; Psalms 132:9. BE CLOTHED WITH.. GOODNESS] i.e. enjoy victory and prosperity.... [ Continue Reading ]
TURN NOT AWAY, etc.] i.e. do not reject his prayer and make him turn away in disappointment. For ANOINTED cp. 1 Samuel 12:3; 1 Samuel 24:6. THE MERCIES OF DAVID] i.e. the mercies promised and shown to David: cp. Psalms 89:49.... [ Continue Reading ]