My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
How he sware unto the Lord, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob. Whom Jacob called so, Gen 49:24; and to whom he vowed a vow, and is the first we read of that did make one, and it was concerning…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
How he sware unto the Lord - The solemn oath which he took that he would make this the first object; that he would give himself no rest until this was done; that he would sacrifice his personal ease…
In these verses we have Solomon's address to God for his favour to him and to his government, and his acceptance of his building a house to God's name. Observe,
I. What he pleads - two things: -
1.…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture