1 Chronicles 22 - Introduction
This chapter, which consists entirely of new matter, helps to fill up the gap which had been left by the earlier authors between 2 Samuel 24 and 1 Kings 1.... [ Continue Reading ]
This chapter, which consists entirely of new matter, helps to fill up the gap which had been left by the earlier authors between 2 Samuel 24 and 1 Kings 1.... [ Continue Reading ]
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 ]
THE STRANGERS - i. e., the aliens the non-Israelite population of the land. Compare 2 Chronicles 2:17.... [ Continue Reading ]
FOR THE JOININGS - i. e., the girders, or cramps - pieces of iron to be used in joining beams or stones together.... [ Continue Reading ]
See the marginal references and notes; 1 Chronicles 14:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
BE STRONG ... - David adopts the words of Moses to the Israelites (compare the marginal references) and to Joshua.... [ Continue Reading ]
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 ]