the first year. Yea, on the first day (2 Chronicles 29:17). Only three verses occupied with this in Kings, but three Chapter s in Chronicles. For the reason and object see App-56.
opened the doors. Compare 2 Chronicles 28:24. Note his zeal for the house of the LORD in his "Songs of the degrees" (Psalms 122:1; Psalms 122:9; Psalms 134:1; Psalms 134:2). See App-67.