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2 Chronicles 1:3

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 1:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “So Solomon, and all the assembly with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon; for there was the tent of meeting of God, which Moses the servant of Jehovah had made in the wilderness.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

So Solomon, and all the assembly with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon; for there was the tent of meeting of God, which Moses the servant of Jehovah had made in the wilderness.
2 Chronicles 1:3 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and Jehovah his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
2And Solomon spake unto all Israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and to the judges, and to every prince in all Israel, the heads of the fathers` [houses].
3So Solomon, and all the assembly with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon; for there was the tent of meeting of God, which Moses the servant of Jehovah had made in the wilderness.
4But the ark of God had David brought up from Kiriath-jearim to [the place] that David had prepared for it; for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem.
5Moreover the brazen altar, that Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, was there before the tabernacle of Jehovah: and Solomon and the assembly sought unto it.
6And Solomon went up thither to the brazen altar before Jehovah, which was at the tent of meeting, and offered a thousand burnt-offerings upon it.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon, etc.] They agreed to his motion, and went with him thither, (see <110304>1 Kings 3:4) for there was the tabernacle of the congregation of God, which Moses the servant of the Lord had made in the wilderness: by the Lord’s direction; where was also the altar of the Lord, and so most proper to offer sacrifice on, which was what Solomon went thither to do; (see <132129>1 Chronicles 21:29).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“1:3 Tabernacle: See study note on Exod 27:21.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Gibeon: Kg1 3:4-15; Ch1 16:39, Ch1 21:29 the tabernacle: Exod. 26:1-37, Exo 40:2, Exo 40:34; Lev 1:1 the servant: Deu 34:5 2 Chronicles 1:4”
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