2Ch 1:1

See Lesson, 1Ch / 2Ch, overview.

2Ch 1:10

2Ch 1:10

THAT I MAY LEAD THIS PEOPLE: Lit, “that I may go out and come in before this people”: Heb idiom for shepherding: cp Num 27:17; 1Sa 18:13.

2Ch 1:16

SOLOMON’S HORSES WERE IMPORTED FROM EGYPT: An interesting juxtaposition. Solomon is given “wisdom” but takes horses from Egypt in direct contravention of the command (Deu 17:16). Here is an aspect of Solomon’s character: he oscillates between serving God and violating His laws. This is so much like us.

2Ch 1:17

Trust in fleshly strength; trust in wealth.