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1:1–13 First Chronicles ends with David’s death; 2 Chronicles |
1:1 Solomon the son of David Solomon was the third and final king of a united Israel. He reigned from about 971–931 bc.
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Solomon’s name, shlomo, is related to the word shalom, meaning “peace.” During his reign, Israel experienced an unparalleled period of peace and prosperity. He built the temple as well as other buildings. He also established positive relationships with other nations, which enabled him to import goods used for the temple’s construction. Solomon was renowned for his wisdom. His reputation spread far enough that the Queen of Sheba visited him to test him (1 Kgs 10:1–5). Solomon made marriage alliances with many foreign nations. These foreign wives eventually led him into idolatry (1 Kgs 11:1–8). His worship of foreign deities resulted in God’s punishment and the division of Israel into two nations (1 Kgs 11:9–13). |
Solomon 1:2 Solomon spoke to all Israel Solomon follows David’s model as he addresses the leaders of Israel (see 1 Chr 28:1).
The Chronicler emphasizes the unity of Israel as Solomon begins his reign. Throughout 1–2 Chronicles, the narrative portrays all Israel assembled together, often for worship. David assembled all Israel when he brought the ark to Jerusalem (1 Chr 13:1–5; 15:3, 28) and again when he made preparations for the temple and set Solomon up as king (1 Chr 23:2; 29:1). During Jehoshaphat’s reign, all Judah assembled to seek God
(2 Chron 20:4). When Hezekiah celebrated the Passover, he sent invitations throughout both the northern and southern kingdoms (30:1). Similarly, Josiah’s reforms were carried out with all the people (34:30).
1:3 to the high place that was at Gibeon See note on 1 Chr 16:39.
the tent of assembly of God See Exod 26:1 and note.
1:4 the ark of God David had brought up The story of David bringing the ark to Jerusalem is found in 1 Chr 13; 15; and 16.
1:5 the bronze altar See Exod 27:1–8.
1:6 and he offered upon it a thousand burnt offerings See 1 Kgs 3:4 and note.
1:7 On that night God appeared to Solomon The account in 1 Kgs adds that God appeared in a dream to Solomon (see 1 Kgs 3:5 and note).
1:8 steadfast loyal love The Hebrew word used here, chesed, refers to God’s unfailing love. It is related to God’s mercy, as God is said to forgive because of His chesed (e.g., Neh 9:17). The praise of God’s chesed as something that endures forever, like in 2 Chr 5:13, emphasizes the unceasing nature of God’s commitment to fulfilling His promises (see note on Psa 136:1).
Chesed Word Study
have made me king in his place See 1 Chr 28:5–7.
1:9 Now, O Yahweh God, let your word to David my father be fulfilled A reference to the promise God made to David to establish his kingdom forever. See 1 Chr 17:1–15 and note.
a people as numerous as the dust of A reference to God’s promise to Abraham (Gen 13:16).
1:10 Now, give to me wisdom and knowledge In the account in 1 Kings, Solomon asks for an understanding mind (literally rendered from Hebrew as “heart of hearing”; see note on 1 Kgs 3:9). In 1 Kings this relates to his ability to discern between good and evil. Both accounts emphasize that Solomon desired wisdom to help him judge the people.
1:12 wealth, possessions, and honor Wealth and success are considered a natural by-product of wisdom in Proverbs. See note on Prov 3:2.
1:14–17 This material is taken from 1 Kgs 10:26–29. The account in 1 Kings follows Solomon’s request for wisdom with a story showing his wisdom (1 Kgs 3:16–28). The Chronicler follows it with this account of Solomon’s wealth, to emphasize that God fulfilled His promise to give Solomon riches, possessions, and honor (2 Chron 1:12). |
1:14 the chariot cities See 1 Kgs 10:26 and note.
1:15 Shephelah The low hills in Judah between the coastal plain and Jerusalem.
1:16 from Egypt and from Kue Importing horses, especially from Egypt, was forbidden in the law. See Deut 17:16 and note. Kue was a kingdom in southeast Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey).
1:17 exported Indicates that Solomon purchased horses and chariots to resell them.
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