2 Chronicles 9

2 Chronicles 9:1

WHen the queen of Sheba, &c.] The history recorded in this chapter, is almost word for word set down, 1 King. 10. 1, &c. See the Notes thereon. Matthew 12:42. Luke 11:31.

the same of Solomon] Concerning the Name of the LORD, 1 Kings 1:10.

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cu-bearers] Or, butlers.

and their apparell] This is twice set down, because the ministers had their distinct apparell fit for their offices, and the cup-bearers theirs.

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report] Heb. word.

acts] Or, sayings.

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his throne] The throne of Israel, 1 Kings 10:9. See the Notes there.

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the servants, &c.] Which went in the navie, 1 Kings 10:11.

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terises] Or, styes Heb. high wayes.

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beside that which she had brought] Or, besides that which Solomon gave her for the gifts which she gave him, he gave her other gifts of his royall bounty, 1 Kings 10:13.

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governours] Or, captains.

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stayes] Heb. hands.

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pure] Heb. shut up.

pure gold] See on 1 Kings 6:26.

none wr of silver] Or, there was no silver in them.

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ivory] Or, e hats teeth.

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had four thousand stas] 1 Kings 4:26.

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he reigned] See on 1 Kings 4:21.

from the, &c.] Genesis 15:18.

river] That is, Euphrates.

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made] Heb. gave.

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And they brought, &c.] 1 Kings 10:28. chap. 1 16.

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acts of Solomon] See 1 Kings 11:41.

first and last] See on Chap. 16. 11.

book] Heb. words.

book of Nathan] Or part of the first book of kings is here meant; or these prophets penned civill records, which, without prejudice to canonicall Scripture, might be lost.

Iddo] Chap. 12. 15.

the seer] See on 2 Kings 17:13.