8 The chief men of Israel called together, Ki1 8:1-2.
The ark fixt in the most holy place, Ki1 8:3-9.
God takes possession of it by a cloud, Ki1 8:10-12.
Solomon tells the people the occasion of their meeting, Ki1 8:13-21.
The prayer of dedication, Ki1 8:22-53.
He dismisses the assembly with a blessing and an exhortation, Ki1 8:54-61.
Offers abundance of sacrifices, Ki1 8:62-66.
8:14 Turned - From the temple to the body of the congregation.Stood - In token of reverence, and of their readiness to receive theblessing.
8:16 Since, etc - Until David's time; for then he did chuse Jerusalem. That my name - That my presence, and grace, and worship,and glory, might be there. Chose David - And in and with him the tribeof Judah, of which he was, and Jerusalem where he dwelt.
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6:3 As many as have been baptized into Jesus Christ have been baptized into his death - In baptism we, through faith, are ingrafted into Christ; and we draw new spiritual life from this new root, through his Spirit, who fashions us like unto him, and particularly with regard to his death and resurrection.
6:4 We are buried with him - Alluding to the ancient manner of baptizing by immersion. That as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory - Glorious power. Of the Father, so we also, by the same power, should rise again; and as he lives a new life in heaven, so we should walk in newness of life. This, says the apostle, our very baptism represents to us.
Matthew, Chapter 10, verses 37-42
16 comforteth them against persecutions, 40 and promiseth a blessing to those that receive them10
10:37 He that loveth father or mother more than me - He that is not ready to give up all these, when they stand in competition with his duty.
10:38 He that taketh not his cross - That is, whatever pain or inconvenience cannot be avoided, but by doing some evil, or omitting some good. Mat 16:24; Luk 14:27.
10:39 He that findeth his life shall lose it - He that saves his life by denying me, shall lose it eternally; and he that loseth his life by confessing me, shall save it eternally. And as you shall be thus rewarded, so in proportion shall they who entertain you for my sake. Mat 16:25; Joh 12:25.
10:40 Mat 18:5; Luk 10:16; Joh 13:20.
10:41 He that entertaineth a prophet - That is, a preacher of the Gospel: In the name of a prophet - That is, because he is such, shall share in his reward.
10:42 One of these little ones - The very least Christian. Mar 9:41.
4 Solomon's ministers of state, Ki1 4:1-6.
The purveyors of his household, Ki1 4:7-19.
The number of his subjects, and extent of his kingdom, Ki1 4:20-21.
The provision for his table, Ki1 4:22-23.
The peace of his subjects, Ki1 4:24-25.
His stables, Ki1 4:26-28.
His wisdom, Ki1 4:29-34.
4:8 The son, etc - This and others of them are denominated from their fathers, because they were known and famous in their generation.
4:10 Hepher - In Judah.