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Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 7:8

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Solomon kept the feast - i. e., Solomon kept at this same time, not the Feast of the Dedication only, but also the Feast of tabernacles. The former lasted seven days, from the 8th of Tisri to the 15th, the latter also seven days, from the 15th to the 22nd. On the day following the people were dismissed 2 Chronicles 7:10. return to 'Top of Page'
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