was strengthened: [ 1Ki 2:12], [ 1Ki 2:46]
the Lord: [ Gen 21:22], [ Gen 39:2], [ Gen 39:21], [ Exo 3:12], [ 1Ch 17:8], [ Mat 28:20]
magnified: [ 1Ch 29:25], [ Php 2:9-11]
Reciprocal: [ Gen 26:28] - was with [ Jos 3:7] - magnify thee [ 1Ki 1:37] - As the [ 2Ch 6:10] - I am risen [ 2Ch 9:1] - fame [ 2Ch 11:17] - three years [ 2Ch 32:23] - he was magnified [ Ecc 2:9] - General
Then Solomon: This seems to have taken place a short time after David’s decease, and, according to some, in the second year of Solomon’s reign; when being established in his kingdom, he convened his chief men, and spake to them concerning the solemn sacrifice which he purposed to offer to God.
to the captains: [ 2Ch 29:20], [ 2Ch 30:2], [ 2Ch 34:29], [ 2Ch 34:30], [ 1Ch 13:1], [ 1Ch 15:3], [ 1Ch 27:1], [ 1Ch 28:1], [ 1Ch 29:1]
the chief: [ 1Ch 15:12], [ 1Ch 24:4], [ 1Ch 24:31]
Gibeon: [ 1Ki 3:4-15], [ 1Ch 16:39], [ 1Ch 21:29]
the tabernacle: [ Exo 26:1-37], [ Exo 40:2], [ Exo 40:34], [ Lev 1:1]
the servant: [ Deu 34:5]
Reciprocal: [ Jos 9:17] - Gibeon [ 1Ki 3:2] - the people [ 1Ki 8:4] - and the [ 2Ch 1:13] - at Gibeon [ 2Ch 5:5] - the tabernacle
the ark: The tabernacle and the brazen altar still remained at Gibeon; but David had brought away the ark out of the tabernacle, and placed it in a tent at Jerusalem. [ 2Sa 6:2], [ 2Sa 6:17], [ 1Ch 13:5], [ 1Ch 13:6], [ 1Ch 15:1], [ 1Ch 15:25-28]
for he had pitched: [ 1Ch 16:1], [ Psa 132:5], [ Psa 132:6]
Reciprocal: [ Jos 9:17] - Kirjathjearim [ Jdg 18:12] - Kirjathjearim [ 2Sa 7:2] - curtains [ 1Ch 16:39] - before [ 1Ch 17:1] - under curtains [ 2Ch 5:2] - out
the brazen: [ Exo 27:1-8], [ Exo 38:1-7]
Bezaleel: [ Exo 31:2], [ 1Ch 2:19], [ 1Ch 2:20]
he put: or, was there
sought unto it: went to seek the Lord there
Reciprocal: [ 2Ki 16:14] - the brazen [ 2Ch 4:1] - an altar [ Job 22:24] - lay up
a thousand: [ 1Ki 3:4], [ 1Ki 8:63], [ 1Ch 29:21], [ Isa 40:16]
Reciprocal: [ 2Ch 7:5] - a sacrifice [ 2Ch 15:11] - seven hundred [ Mal 3:4] - as
In that night: This was the night following the sacrifice which Solomon had offered. [ 1Ki 3:5-15], [ Pro 3:5], [ Pro 3:6]
Ask: [ Mat 7:7], [ Mat 7:8], [ Mar 10:36], [ Mar 10:37], [ Mar 10:51], [ Joh 16:23], [ 1Jn 5:14], [ 1Jn 5:15]
Reciprocal: [ Gen 18:1] - appeared [ 1Ki 3:4] - Gibeon [ 1Ki 9:2] - as he [ 2Ch 7:12] - the Lord [ Psa 119:125] - give [ Mat 6:33] - seek [ 1Co 4:7] - and what
Thou has showed: [ 2Sa 7:8], [ 2Sa 7:9], [ 2Sa 12:7], [ 2Sa 12:8], [ 2Sa 22:51], [ 2Sa 23:1], [ Psa 86:13], [ Psa 89:20-28], [ Psa 89:49], [ Isa 55:3]
to reign: [ 1Ch 28:5], [ 1Ch 29:23]
Reciprocal: [ 1Ki 2:24] - set me [ 2Ti 2:7] - and
let thy promise: [ 2Sa 7:12-16], [ 2Sa 7:25-29], [ 1Ch 17:11-14], [ 1Ch 17:23-27], [ 1Ch 28:6], [ 1Ch 28:7], [ Psa 89:35-37], [ Psa 132:11], [ Psa 132:12]
for thou hast: [ 1Ki 3:7], [ 1Ki 3:8]
like the dust: Heb. much as the dust, [ Gen 13:16], [ Gen 22:17], [ Num 23:10]
Reciprocal: [ 1Sa 13:5] - as the sand [ 1Ki 2:24] - set me [ 1Ki 8:26] - let thy word [ 2Ki 2:9] - Elisha said [ 1Ch 28:5] - to sit [ Mat 25:16] - went
Give me: [ 1Ki 3:9], [ Psa 119:34], [ Psa 119:73], [ Pro 2:2-6], [ Pro 3:13-18], [ Pro 4:7], [ Jas 1:5]
go out: [ Num 27:17], [ Deu 31:2], [ 2Sa 5:2]
for who can: [ 2Co 2:16], [ 2Co 3:5]
Reciprocal: [ Deu 28:6] - General [ 1Ki 4:29] - God [ 2Ki 2:9] - Elisha said [ 1Ch 22:12] - Only the [ 2Ch 2:6] - who am I then [ 2Ch 2:12] - endued [ 2Ch 9:23] - God [ Psa 72:1] - Give [ Psa 119:169] - give me [ Pro 2:5] - shalt [ Ecc 1:16] - Lo [ Dan 1:17] - God [ Dan 2:21] - he giveth [ Mat 25:16] - went
Because: This does not occur in Kings, and it implies that the request of Solomon, as arising from a spiritual judgment and heart, was peculiarly acceptable to that God who searches, regards, and demands the heart. God promised Solomon all the things which he had not asked, except the life of his enemies; for he was to be a peaceable king, a type of the Prince of peace.
this was: [ 1Sa 16:7], [ 1Ki 3:11-13], [ 1Ki 8:18], [ 1Ch 28:2], [ 1Ch 29:17], [ 1Ch 29:18], [ Pro 23:7], [ Act 5:4], [ Heb 4:12]
that thou mayest: [ 1Ki 3:28], [ Pro 14:8], [ Jas 3:13], [ Jas 3:17]
Reciprocal: [ 1Ki 3:12] - I have given [ 2Ch 18:1] - riches [ Pro 3:14] - General [ Ecc 6:2] - a man [ Jas 1:17] - good
I will give: [ Mat 6:33], [ Eph 3:20]
such as none: [ 2Ch 9:22], [ 1Ch 29:25], [ Ecc 2:9], [ Jas 1:5]
Reciprocal: [ 1Ki 3:12] - I have given [ 1Ki 5:12] - as he promised him [ 2Ch 1:15] - the king [ 2Ch 9:1] - fame [ 2Ch 25:8] - The Lord [ 2Ch 32:27] - exceeding much [ Neh 13:26] - yet among [ Psa 89:27] - higher [ Pro 3:14] - General [ Dan 1:17] - God [ Jas 1:17] - good
at Gibeon: [ 2Ch 1:3]
reigned: [ 1Ki 4:24], [ 1Ki 4:25]
Reciprocal: [ 1Ch 16:39] - before [ 1Ch 21:29] - Gibeon
Solomon: [ 2Ch 9:25], [ Deu 17:16], [ 1Ki 4:26], [ 1Ki 10:16], [ 1Ki 10:26-29]
the chariot cities: Cities where the chariots, and horses belonging to them, were kept.
Reciprocal: [ 2Ch 8:6] - chariot cities [ Son 1:9] - to a
the king: He destroyed its value by making it so exceedingly plentiful. [ 2Ch 1:12], [ 2Ch 9:27], [ 1Ki 10:27-29], [ Job 22:24], [ Job 22:25], [ Isa 60:17]
made: Heb. gave
sycamore trees: [ 2Ch 9:27], [ Isa 9:10], [Amo 7:14]
Reciprocal: [ 1Ki 5:9] - in giving food [ 2Ch 17:5] - he had riches
Solomon: Heb. the going forth of the horses which was Solomon’s, [ 2Ch 9:28], [ 1Ki 10:28-29],
linen yarn: The word מקוא [Strong’s H4723], or מקוה [Strong’s H4723], mikweh, is regarded by the ancient translators as a proper name. The LXX have εκ Θεκουε, "from Tekoa," the Vulgate, de Coa, "from Koa," which is adopted by Dr. Geddes; the Syriac, "from the city Aphelia;" and the Arabic, "ex urbe Australium." Bochart thinks it signifies a tribute; others suppose that it signifies a string or drove of horses, or as Jarchi says, what the Germans call Stutte, a stud; but Houbigant supposes it to be a corruption for mercavah, "chariots." Our English translation, however, which regards it as synonymous with tikwah, seems by far the best. According to Norden, linen yarn is still one of the principal articles of commerce in Egypt, and is exported in very large quantities, together with unmanufactured flax and spun cotton; and Sanutus, 400 years ago, remarked that though Christian countries abounded in flax, yet the goodness of the Egyptian was such, that it was dispersed even to the west.
the kings: [ 2Ki 10:29]
means: Heb. hand
Reciprocal: [ Jdg 1:26] - the land [ 1Ki 10:28] - horses brought