THE SECOND BOOK of the CHRONICLES. CHAP. I. _Solomon goes to Gibeon, where was the tabernacle erected by Moses, and offers sacrifice: his choice of wisdom is approved by God, who moreover promises him riches, and wealth, and honour. Solomon provides himself chariots and horses._ _Before Christ 1... [ Continue Reading ]
SOLOMON AND THE CONGREGATION SOUGHT UNTO IT— _There, therefore, Solomon and the congregation sought the Lord,_ Houbigant.... [ Continue Reading ]
THEN SOLOMON CAME FROM HIS JOURNEY, &C.— _Afterwards Solomon, departing from the high place of Gibeon, from the presence of the Lord, came to Jerusalem, where he reigned over Israel._ Houbigant.... [ Continue Reading ]
AND SOLOMON HAD HORSES, &C.— See the note on 1 Kings 10:28. Moses had expressly prohibited the multiplying of horses, Deuteronomy 17:16 by which the future king was forbidden to establish a body of cavalry, because this could not be effected without sending into Egypt, with which people the Lord had... [ Continue Reading ]