Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Chronicles 6

1 THen said Solomon , The LORD hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

This whole Chapter for the Substance and almost all the Words of it are explained in the Notes on 1 King. 8.

Marginal references: 1 Kin. 8. 1[illegible: 1+ letters] &c.; Lev. 16. 2. Exod. 20. 21.

41 Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting-place , thou and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation , and let thy saints rejoyce in goodness .

O thou that sittest in the Heavens arise from the Throne of thy Glory and come down into this place, which thou hast appointed for thy constant and fixed Habitation, from which thou wilst not remove, as formerly thou hast done, from place to place.

i. e. Thou in the Ark.

Which is the Sign and Instrument of thy great power put forth from time to time on the behalf of thy people. i. e. Let them be adorned and encompassed on every side with thy Protection and Benediction. For he seems rather to speak of the Salvation afforded to the Priests, than of that which by Gods blessing on the Priests Labours is conferred upon the People; this being a Prayer for Gods Blessing upon the whole Community, consisting of Priests and People.

i. e. Let them have cause of Rejoycing and Thanksgiving for the Effects of thy goodness imparted unto them.

Marginal references: Psal. 132. 8, &c.

42 O LORD God, turn not away the face of thine anointed : remember the mercies of David thy servant .

i. e. Of me, who by thy Command and Appointment was anointed the King and Ruler of thy People: do not deny my present Requests, nor send me back from the Throne of thy Grace with a sad Heart and dejected Countenance.

i. e. Those which thou hast promised to David and to his House for ever.

Marginal references: Isa. 55. 3.