The LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared to him at Gibeon.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 2. Gabaon; that is, “during the night.” 2 Chronicles 7:12. God had spoken to Solomon, by a prophet, while he was building the temple; (Calmet. 6:11. Bible.) unless that passage relate to the same time as that which is here recorded more in detail, and took place in the night, after Solomon had poured forth his most solemn prayer. Calmet.—Others think that God deferred answering his petition for thirteen years, till Solomon was on the point of falling off from the observance of piety, that so he might be restrained more effectually. Salien, A.Calmet. 1011.—Fire from heaven had sufficiently signified that his former request had been granted. Menochius.—The context shews that the admonition was not sent till the palace was finished, (verse 1 and 10.) in the 23rd year of Solomon. Salien.