2 Chronicles 7:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt. ”

2 Chronicles 7:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Solomon kept the feast - i. e., Solomon kept at this same time, not the Feast of the Dedication only, but also the Feast of tabernacles. The former lasted seven days, from the 8th of Tisri to the...
2 Chronicles 7:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Also at the same time Solomon kept (b) the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt. (b) The feast of the tabernac...
2 Chronicles 7:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 5:2 to 2 Chronicles 7:10 . The Dedication of the Temple (see notes on 1 Kings 8). The chief points of difference between the Chronicler's account and 1 Kings 8 are: ( a ) that in 2...
2 Chronicles 7:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

the feast: i.e. of Tabernacles. congregation . assembly, or muster. the river . torrent, or Wady. Hebrew. nahal.
2 Chronicles 7:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt. The entering in of Hamath - "From...
2 Chronicles 7:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt. Solomon kept the feast sev...
2 Chronicles 7:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Solomon's Sacrifices, and the Lord's Promises This chapter reproduces with some additions portions of 1 Kings 8:62-66 ; and 1 Kings 9:1 ; 1 Kings 9:9 .
2 Chronicles 7:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(4-10) THE SACRIFICES AND THE FESTIVAL. (Comp. 1 Kings 8:62-66 .) The two narratives are again mainly coincident.
2 Chronicles 7:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

As the ceremonies had begun with sacrifice and song, so they closed, and it is quite easy to realize how "joyful and glad of heart" the people were as they dispersed. Had only the king and people rem...
2 Chronicles 7:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

While the Lord was so gracious, the king will go on to seek blessings. Not only the temple, but the court, shall be hallowed. Lord, I would desire grace that everything may be sweetly sanctified by J...
2 Chronicles 7:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

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2 Chronicles 7:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt. Ver. 8. Solomon kept the feast....
2 Chronicles 7:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

GOD'S GLORIOUS ANSWER (vv.1-3) God wonderfully demonstrated His approval of the temple and of Solomon's prayer by sending fire from heaven to consume the burnt offering and the sacrifices (spoke...
2 Chronicles 7:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

God's Gracious Answer to Solomon. B. C. 1004. 1 Now when Solomon had made an end of pray...
2 Chronicles 7:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

No text from Poole on this verse.
2 Chronicles 7:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter, parallel with 1 Kings 8:62 ; 1 Kings 9:9 , records acceptance of consecrated temple by fire ( 2 Chronicles 7:1-10 ); and answer given by the Lord to Solomon ( 2 Chron...
2 Chronicles 7:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 7:3 . The fire came down. This is noted in 1 Kings 8 ., and twice here, as in 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 , to designate the holy temple as the house of God. The fire descended in answer t...
2 Chronicles 7:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven. God among His people I. Prayer for God to come. This prayer was marked-- 1. By its publicity. (1) Public praye...
2 Chronicles 7:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION This chapter is occupied with three subjects. First, the description of Heaven's acceptance of the dedicated temple by fire ( 2 Chronicles 7:1-14 ). Secondly, the sacrifices and...
2 Chronicles 7:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Sacrifices and the Double Festival
2 Chronicles 7:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 4:21-25 ; 1 Kings 8:65 ; 2 Chronicles 30:13 ; Amos 6:14 ; Deuteronomy 16:13-15 ; Genesis 15:18 ; John 7:2 ; John 7:27-39 ; Joshua 13:3-5 ; Leviticus 23:34-43 ; Nehemiah 8:13-18 ;...

2 Chronicles 7:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Chronicles 7:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Chronicles 7:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 7:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Chronicles 7:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Chronicles 7:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 7:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 7:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 7:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 7:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Chronicles 7:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Chronicles 7:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Chronicles 7:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 7:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Chronicles 7:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Chronicles 7:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Chronicles 7:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 7:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Chronicles 7:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Chronicles 7:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Chronicles 7:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge