2 Chronicles 1:2

“Then Solomon spake unto all Israel, etc.] To their representatives about going to Gibeon to sacrifice, as the next words show: so Jarchi and Kimchi observe: to the captains of thousands, and of hundreds, to the judges, and to every governor in all Israel, the chief of the fathers; whom he had convened on this occasion; though some think this is the same congregation gathered by his father, by whom he was anointed and made king, and that he spoke of this to them before they broke up, (<132801>1 Chronicles 28:1 29:22) which seems not so probable, since it was after the death of his father, after he had been king some time, and even after his marriage with Pharaoh’s daughter, that what follows…”

“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”

“1:2-6 Solomon’s journey to Gibeon, reported in 1 Kgs 3:4, is here elaborated. This great public venture was closely associated with Solomon taking the throne. The event included military commanders and clan leaders. It took place in Gibeon because the Tabernacle was there, as was the great bronze altar where sacrifices were regularly offered.”

“Then Solomon: This seems to have taken place a short time after David's decease, and, according to some, in the second year of Solomon's reign; when being established in his kingdom, he convened his chief men, and spake to them concerning the solemn sacrifice which he purposed to offer to God. to the captains: Ch2 29:20, Ch2 30:2, Ch2 34:29, Ch2 34:30; Ch1 13:1, Ch1 15:3, Ch1 27:1, Ch1 28:1, Ch1 29:1 the chief: Ch1 15:12, Ch1 24:4, Ch1 24:31 2 Chronicles 1:3”