1 Chronicles 22:8
“But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But the word of the Lord came to me,.... The word of prophecy, as the Targum, by the mouth of Nathan the prophet:…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The word of the Lord came to me ... - Not by Nathan 1Ch 17:4-15, but on some other occasion 1Ch 28:3. On the bloody…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Thou hast shed blood abundantly - Heathens, Jews, and Christians, have all agreed that soldiers of any kind should have…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Chronicles 22:6-16
Though Solomon was young and tender, he was capable of receiving instructions, which his father accordingly gave him,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Thou hast shed blood abundantly Cp. 1Ch 28:3; in 1Ki 5:3 Solomon tells Hiram that David wished to build a temple, but…
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