CONTENTS
The information in this Chapter, is in respect to the building of the temple. Here is an account of the spot, the time in which it was begun, the dimensions, extent, and ornaments of it.
Though we have a more particular account in 1 Kings 6:1, (to which once for all I refer the Reader) of this temple, and the building of it by Solomon; yet, as the Holy Ghost hath been pleased to have it recorded again in this book of the Chronicles, it evidently implies the importance of the thing itself; and how highly it ought to be regarded. I should not think myself justified, therefore, in passing it hastily by. And first, Reader, consider the hallowed spot in Mount Moriah. A spot rendered forever memorable, being the place the Lord pointed out to Abraham, for the offering of his son Isaac. And as this was evidently intended to shadow forth the offering of the Lord Jesus Christ; what spot could be more suited for the temple (which was also a type of Christ) to be erected upon? Mount Moriah was one of those several mounts around Jerusalem. Mount Calvary stood near it. And what is observable moreover is, that neither Abraham nor Solomon had any hand in the choice of the place. God himself appointed both. Jesus is of the Lord's own providing. Genesis 22:2. And, secondly, what rendered this place more memorable was, that it was in the place in which the Lord had answered by fire. 1 Chronicles 22:18-19.