2 Chronicles Chapter 1

“And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, etc.] Well settled and established on the throne of his father, after the death of some persons, from whom he might expect trouble, (see <110246>1 Kings 2:46) and the Lord God was with him; directing and instructing him, prospering and succeeding him: the Targum is, ''the Word of the Lord was his help:” and magnified him exceedingly; (see <132925>1 Chronicles 29:25).”

“SOLEMN OFFERING OF SOLOMON AT GIBEON. (Ch2 1:1-6) Then Solomon spake unto all Israel--The heads, or leading officers, who are afterwards specified, were summoned to attend their sovereign in a solemn religious procession. The date of this occurrence was the second year of Solomon's reign, and the high place at Gibeon was chosen for the performance of the sacred rites, because the tabernacle and all the ancient furniture connected with the national worship were deposited there. Zadok was the officiating high priest (Ch1 16:39). It is true that the ark had been removed and placed in a new tent which David had made…”

“The narrative here corresponds with 1 Kings 3:4; but is very much fuller. We learn from the present passage: (1) that Solomon’s sacrifice at Gibeon was a great public festivity, to which he collected vast numbers of the people; (2) that it was made upon the brass altar of Bezaleel, which (3) stood before the tabernacle; and (4) that Solomon’s vision was on the night of his sacrifice. Consult the marginal references 2 Chronicles 1:5 Sought unto it - i. e., “frequented it” - “were in the habit of making use of it.” return to 'Top of Page'”

“Spake - Concerning his intention of going to Gibeon, and that they should attend him thither. 2 Chronicles 1:4”

“1:1 David had asked that the Lord be with Solomon (1 Chr 22:11) and that Solomon be strong and of good courage (1 Chr 28:20). David also declared that God would make Solomon great, giving strength to all Israel (1 Chr 29:12). Three points about Solomon echo David’s blessings: Solomon took firm control of his kingdom, . . . God was with him, and God made him very powerful.”

“was strengthened: Kg1 2:12, Kg1 2:46 the Lord: Gen 21:22, Gen 39:2, Gen 39:21; Exo 3:12; Ch1 17:8; Mat 28:20 magnified: Ch1 29:25; Phi 2:9-11 2 Chronicles 1:2”

“Ch2 1:1-6 The sacrifice at Gibeon, and the theophany. - Ch2 1:1-6. When Solomon had established himself upon his throne, he went with the princes and representatives of the congregation of Israel to Gibeon, to seek for the divine blessing upon his reign by a solemn sacrifice to be offered there before the tabernacle. Ch2 1:1 forms, as it were, the superscription of the account of Solomon's reign which follows. In וגו ויּתחזּק = Solomon established himself in his kingdom, i.e., he became strong and mighty in his kingdom, the older commentators saw a reference to the defeat of Adonijah, the pretender to the crown,…”