1 Kings 8:1
“Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel,.... The judges in the several cities, or senators of the great sanhedrim,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
There seems to be a contrast here between the more popular proceedings of David 2Sa 6:1, and the statelier system of his…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Then Solomon assembled - It has already been observed that Solomon deferred the dedication of the temple to the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 8:1-11
The temple, though richly beautified, yet while it was without the ark was like a body without a soul, or a candlestick…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
1Ki 8:1-11. Dedication of the Temple. Bringing up of the ark and the holy vessels. The glory of the Lord fills the house…
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