2 Chronicles 9 - Introduction
* The queen of Sheba. (1-12) Solomon's riches, and his death. (13-31)... [ Continue Reading ]
* The queen of Sheba. (1-12) Solomon's riches, and his death. (13-31)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-12 This history has been considered, 2 Chronicles 9:1; yet because our Saviour has proposed it as an example in seeking after him, Matthew 12:42, we must not pass it over without observing, that those who know the worth of true wisdom will grudge no pains or cost to obtain it. The queen of Sheba p... [ Continue Reading ]
13-31 The imports here mentioned, would show that prosperity drew the minds of Solomon and his subjects to the love of things curious and uncommon, though useless in themselves. True wisdom and happiness are always united together; but no such alliance exists between wealth and the enjoyment of the... [ Continue Reading ]