1 Chronicles 2
DOYLYChap. III. ver. 16. — Zedekiah his son.] Zedekiah is called the son of Jeconiah in a political sense, because
he succeeded him, for he was really his uncle, 2 Kings xxiv. 17. Bp. Wilson.
Their conquest of Gedor, &c. CHAP. IV, V. The line of Reuben unto the captivity. Before CHRIST about 715.
Chap. IV. ver. 39. — the entrance of Gedor.] There was a place of this name belonging to Judah, mentioned at Josh. xv. 58, and another called Gederah, appertaining to the same tribe, mentioned at ver. 36. of the same chapter; out of which perhaps Judah had not driven the old inhabitants. But from the circumstance mentioned in the next verse, that “they of Ham had dwelt there of old,” Bochart was inclined to think that Gedor is some place in Arabia, where, as he demonstrates, some of the posterity of Ham settled. Bp. Patrick.
Chap. V. ver. 2. — but the birthright was Joseph’s:]
As Reuben was the eldest son of Jacob, his posterity were, in course, to have enjoyed the privileges of seniority; but he having forfeited that claim by a crime against his father, the double portion which he would have received was given to the two sons of Joseph. Still the dignity and preeminence were allotted to the famous tribe of Judah. In this tribe was to be seen the long succession of princes and rulers, and out of this was promised the greatest of all princes, the Messiah. And this is the reason why Judah’s genealogy was here first set down before those of either Reuben or Joseph. Pyle.
Chap. II. ver. 5. — the house which I build is great:] A temple, Solomon says, for the worship of the one infinite and all-perfect Being, ought to be as sumptuous and magnificent as possible; not that it is to be thought
Chap. III. ver. 1. — in mount Moriah.] See note at Gen. xxii. 2. It is generally admitted, as a well grounded opinion, that this mount Moriah, on which Solomon built his temple, was the same as that to which Abraham was commanded to go to offer his son Isaac, Gen. xxii. 2. Dr. Wells.
— where the Lord appeared unto David] Where the angel of the Lord appeared unto David, and commanded him to offer sacrifice in the threshingfloor of Ornan, or Araunah. Bp. Patrick.
Chap. IV. ver. 1. — he made an altar of brass.] The altar erected by Solomon in his temple, as here described, was much larger than that which had been made for the tabernacle, Exod. xxvii. 1—3; as that was five
Before CHRIST 1012. Or, (as some think) of memorable work. Or, toward the house. d Matt. 27. 51. caused to ascend. e Jer. 52. 21.
Chap. V. ver. 9. — And there it is unto this day.] Or rather, as the margin translates, “There they are (meaning the staves) unto this day;” for so the same words are translated at 1 Kings viii. 8. And, when that book was written, they were exactly true; but, when the author of this book of Chronicles transcribed them into his book, after the captivity, there were then neither staves nor ark remaining. See note on 1 Kings viii. 4. Therefore, it is here only recited from the book of Kings, how Solomon settled things. Bp. Patrick.
1 Chronicles 2:6
- — gold of Parvaim.] The situation of this place, made two cherubims || of image work, and overlaid them with gold.
1 Chronicles 2:10
- — I will give to thy servants,] Or, as it may be rendered, “I will give on account of thy servants.” It is said at 1 Kings v. 11, that Solomon gave these stores to Hiram: they were designed probably in part for the subsistence of the workmen, and the rest was sent to the king. Pyle.
1 Chronicles 2:11
- — (for all the priests — were sanctified, &c.] This solemnity was performed, not by any particular course of the priests, but the whole body of them attended the service, being purified on purpose by solemn washings, &c. And all the Levite musicians, ver. 12—14, placed in their several desks, joined the priests in playing the sacred hymn in honour of God; which was no sooner performed, than God, in testimony of His gracious acceptance of this temple for the stated place of His publick worship, filled the whole place with the same cloud of glory which used to reside in the tabernacle; which appeared with such a mixture of tremendous darkness
1 Chronicles 2:12
- — Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,] From these words it has been inferred by some, that Hiram was a proselyte to the true religion, because he here owns the God of Israel to be Jehovah, the Maker of heaven and earth; because he congratulates the Israelites on the happiness they enjoyed under such a king, which was the effect of his love to God and His church, and because he declared his love to God’s chosen people, not only by embassies and letters, but by real acts of kindness, send-
ing to Solomon materials for building the house of God, and the best artificers in the world. Bp. Patrick. Or perhaps these expressions respecting the God of Israel are only used in compliment to Solomon, who, as well as all the Israelites, as Hiram knew, delighted in hearing terms of respect applied to the God of Israel. Pyle.
1 Chronicles 2:14
- — which he placed in the chariot cities,] Meaning
1 Chronicles 2:16
- — and linen yarn:] See note at 1 Kings x. 28. Before CHRIST 1015. k 1 Kings 16. 26, &c. & 4. 26.
1 Chronicles 2:17
- And Solomon numbered all the strangers &c.] By these strangers are probably meant those who remained of the Amorites, Hittites, &c. mentioned afterwards at chap. viii. 7. It is probable they were not idolaters, for, if they had been so, David would not have suffered them to remain in the land; but they were worshippers of the true God, though not admitted into the Jewish religion. Solomon numbered them on this occasion, “after the numbering wherewith David had numbered them,” that he might know their strength and condition; not from motives of vanity and ostentation, but from a prudent care that he might distinguish them from the Jews, and that he might employ them in such parts of his work as he did not think fit to assign to his own people. Bp. Patrick.
The measure, &c. of the house. CHAP. III. IV. The cherubim, the vail, &c. Before CHRIST 1012. # CHAP. III.
1 Chronicles 2:18
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- Caleb the son of Hezron] It is evident that this is not Caleb whom Moses sent to search out the land of Canaan, for he was the son of Jephunneb, of whom an account is given below at chap. iv. 15. This person is called Chelubai at ver. 9. of this chapter. Bp. Patrick. Before CHRIST 1752, &c. Or, Jacob. a Gen. 29. 32. & 30. 6. & 33. 16. 22. & 46. 8, &c. b Gen. 38. 2. & 46, 12. c Gen. 38. 2. d Gen. 38. 29, 30. Matth. 1. 3. e Ruth 4. 18. Or, Zabdi, Josh. 7 1. f 1 Kings 4. 31. Or, Darde. Or, Achen. g Josh. 6. 19. & 7. 1, 25. Or, Aram, Matth. 1. 3. Or, Caleb, ver. 18. h Ruth 4. 19. about 1000. f 1 Sam. 16. 6. Or, Zhemmah,
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- And these written by name &c.] Their names were recorded at ver. 34—37: now the time is mentioned when the events took place, in the reign of Hezekiah king of Judah, that is, as some understand it, a little before the ten tribes were carried into captivity, or rather perhaps some time after it, when these Simeonites who were mixed with Judah, finding themselves much straitened, engaged in this expedition. Bp. Patrick.
1 Chronicles 2:42
- And some of them, — went to mount Seir.] They settled themselves in the country of the Edomites, near mount Seir, being forced to seek for subsistence abroad, either when the Assyrians invaded their country, or after that event. They then smote the Amalekites that were escaped, that is, who remained after the destruction of their nation by Saul and David; and they
the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father’s bed, his birth-right was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.