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The LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice,
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Verse 9. Twice, or repeatedly. See Calmet. 9:2. Bible.—He had appeared to him at Gabaon, and after the consecration of the temple, ( Menochius.) besides sending a prophet to him while he was building. Calmet. 6:12. Abul.—God was not content with giving him the general commandments: he had condescended to caution him in a most particular and earnest manner: ( Bible.) so that his transgression is more horrible and ungrateful. Calmet.—No doubt the priests and prophets had often besought him to alter his conduct; but the sinner is deaf, till God speak to his heart. Salien, A. 3054.
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