Ver. 1. Thus all the work.] See 1 Kings 7:51.
Ver. 2. Then Solomon assembled, &c.] See for this whole chapter following, 1 Kings 8:1-12. [See Trapp on “1Ki 8:1”] &c
Ver. 3. In the seventh month.] Called Ethanim: haply from the many festivals therein observed. And Solomon fitly taketh that time for the dedication of the temple.
Ver. 9. And there it is unto this day,] i.e., Until the time that the larger Chronicles of the Kings of Judah out of which Ezra compiled this abstract—were written.
Ver. 11. And did not then wait by course.] Because the work was extraordinary.
Ver. 12. Being arrayed in white linen.] Which might remind them of that innoceney and integrity required of them.
Ver. 13. Were even as one, to make one sound.] Signifying that unanimity and good agreement that must be amongst ministers, yea, all Christians.
Ver. 14. So that the priests could not stand.] This showed that that Levitical ministry should cease when the Lord Christ came.