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1 Kings 8:9

1 Kings 8:9
There was nothing in the ark save the two tables of stone, which Moses put there at Horeb, when the LORD made a covenant with the children of Israel, when they came out of the land of Egypt.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

There was nothing in the ark, save the two tables of stone which Moses put there at Horeb,.... That is, there were no other writings; or, as Ben Gersom says, no other part of the law, but the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Comparing this statement with Heb 9:4, it would seem that Solomon, now that the sacred chest had reached its final resting-place, and stood in a large chamber surrounded by tables 2Ch 4:8, removed the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Save the two tables of stone - See my notes on Heb 9:4 (note).

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 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 without a candle, or (to speak more properly) a house without an inhabitant. All…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

There was nothing in the ark save the two tables of stone We read in Heb 9:4 that in the ark of the covenant -was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded" as well as the tables of…