1 Chronicles 22:1

THIS IS THE HOUSE OF THE LORD GOD - The double miracle - that of the angelic appearance and that of the fire from heaven - had convinced David that here he had found the destined site of that “house” which it had been told him that his son should build 1 Chronicles 22:10. Hence, this public announce... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 22:5

YOUNG AND TENDER - The exact age of Solomon at this time is uncertain; but it cannot have been more than 24 or 25. It may have been as little as 14 or 15. Compare the 1 Kings 2:2 note.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 22:8

THE WORD OF THE LORD CAME TO ME ... - Not by Nathan 1 Chronicles 17:4, but on some other occasion 1 Chronicles 28:3. On the bloody character of David’s wars, see 2 Samuel 8:2, 2 Samuel 8:5; 2Sa 10:18; 2 Samuel 12:31; and 1 Kings 11:16.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 22:9

For the names of Solomon, compare 2 Samuel 12:24 note. The former name prevailed, probably on account of this prophecy, which attached to the name the promise of a blessing.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 22:14

IN MY TROUBLE - See the margin. David refers to the manifold troubles of his reign, which had prevented him from accumulating very much treasure. AN HUNDRED THOUSAND TALENTS OF GOLD ... - We do not know the value of the Hebrew talent at this period, and therefore these numbers may be sound. But in t... [ Continue Reading ]

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