2 Chronicles 7:12
And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice.
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Barnes' Notes
An house of sacrifice - This expression does not elsewhere occur. Its meaning, however, is clear. God declares that Solomon’s Temple is the place whereunto all Israelites were commanded to bring their…
Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
The Lord appeared to Solomon - This was a second manifestation; see Kg1 9:2-9 (note), and the notes there. The Targum says, "The Word of the Lord appeared to Solomon."
That God accepted Solomon's prayer appeared by the fire from heaven. But a prayer may be accepted and yet not answered in the letter of it; and therefore God appeared to him in the night, as he did…
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