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2 Chronicles 6:5

2 Chronicles 6:5
Since the day that I brought forth my people out of the land of Egypt I chose no city among all the tribes of Israel to build an house in, that my name might be there; neither chose I any man to be a ruler over my people Israel:

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Chronicles 6:1-11

It is of great consequence, in all our religious actions, that we design well, and that our eye be single. If Solomon had built this temple in the pride of his heart, as Ahasuerus made his feast, only…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

neither chose I any man to be a ruler over my people Israel The Chronicler regards Saul as rejected rather than chosen; 1Ch 10:13-14.