CHAP. VII.
Vers. 1. NOw when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, &c.] See the notes, Levit. 9.24. and 1. Kings 8.54.
Vers. 3. And praised the Lord, saying, For he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever.] That is, they sang Psalmes of praise, the burthen and foot whereof was this, for he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever. And such we see the 136. Psalme was, and therefore happely that was sung at this time: the like expression we have again, vers. 6.
Vers. 6. David praised by their ministery.] That is, the Levites sung the Psalmes which David composed and appointed to be sung.
Vers. 7. Moreover, Solomon hallowed the middle of the court, &c.] See 1. Kings 8.64.
Vers. 8. Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast, &c.] Concerning this feast, see also the notes. 1. Kings 8.65.66.
Vers. 12. And the Lord appeared to Solomon by night, &c.] See 1. Kings 9.1, 2.