2 Chronicles 3:9
“And the weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. And he overlaid the upper chambers with gold.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The upper chambers - Compare 1Ch 28:11. Their position is uncertain. Some place them above the holy of holies, which was…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The weight of the nails was fifty shekels - Bolts must be here intended, as it should be preposterous to suppose nails…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 3:1-9
Here is, I. The place where the temple was built. Solomon was neither at liberty to choose nor at a loss to fix the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Chronicles 3:8-9
The Holy of Holies
8. the most holy house Called the oraclein 1Ki 6:16; 1Ki 6:19 etc., Hebrew děbîr, which means rather…