Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834], at sacred-texts.com
2 Chronicles Chapter 6
Compare Kings (marginal references).
Compare Kings (marginal references).
In Kings, a different conclusion takes the place of these verses. The document from which both writers copied contained the full prayer of dedication, which each givcs in a somewhat abbreviated form.
Thy resting place - i. e., the holy of holies. Solomon follows closely the words of David his father, spoken probably when he brought the ark into Jerusalem. See the marginal references.
Turn not away the face of thine anointed - i. e., make him not to hide his face through shame at having his prayers rejected (compare the Kg1 2:16 note).
The mercies of David - i. e., "God's mercies toward David."