2 That the Lord appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon.
2 the Lord appeared to him a second time, as he had appeared to him at Gibeon.
2 the Lord appeared to Solomon a second time, as he had appeared to him at Gibeon.
2 God appeared to Solomon again, just as he had appeared to him at Gibeon.
2 that the Lord appeared to Solomon the second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon.
2 Then the Lord appeared to Solomon a second time, as he had done before at Gibeon.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 9:2
Commentary on 1 Kings 9:1-9
(Read 1 Kings 9:1-9)
God warned Solomon, now he had newly built and dedicated the temple, that he and his people might not be high-minded, but fear. After all the services we can perform, we stand upon the same terms with the Lord as before. Nothing can purchase for us liberty to sin, nor would the true believer desire such a licence. He would rather be chastened of the Lord, than be allowed to go on with ease and prosperity in sin.