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2 Chronicles 7:10

2 Chronicles 7:10
And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away into their tents, glad and merry in heart for the goodness that the LORD had shewed unto David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

On the three and twentieth day - This was the ninth day of the dedication of the temple; but in Kg1 8:66 it is called the eighth day. "The meaning is this," says Jarchi: "he gave them liberty to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Chronicles 7:1-11

Here is, I. The gracious answer which God immediately made to Solomon's prayer: The fire came down from heaven and consumed the sacrifice, Ch2 7:1. In this way God testified his acceptance of Moses…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

into their tents R.V. unto their tents (as 1Ki 8:66). The Hebrew word (ohel) here approaches in meaning the corresponding Arabic word (ahl), which denotes householdor one's own people, e.g. in the…