1 Chronicles 22:2
“And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel,.... The proselytes, as the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The strangers - i. e., the aliens the non-Israelite population of the land. Compare 2Ch 2:17.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The strangers that were in the land - Those who had become proselytes to the Jewish religion, at least so far as to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Chronicles 22:1-5
Here is, I. The place fixed for the building of the temple (Ch1 22:1): Then David said, by inspiration of God, and as a…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Chronicles 22:2-5
David's Preparations for Building the Temple
2. the strangers Cp. 2Ch 2:17; 2Ch 8:7 … 9 (R.V.). Hewing of stone was…
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