King James Version
2 Chronicles 17
19 verses with commentary
Jehoshaphat's Greatness
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
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<strong>And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Teaching God's law brings blessing and security. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, while those who forsake Him face judgment. This patte...
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(1) **And Jehoshaphat** **. . .** **in. his stead.**—The last words of 1Kings 15:24. The name means *Iah judgeth.*
**And strengthened himself against Israel.**—As described in 2Chronicles 17:2. *Israel* is here the northern kingdom. These defensive measures were taken in the early part of the reign, and before Jehoshaphat connected himself by marriage with the northern dynasty (2Chronicles 18:1).
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
Read full commentary →And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken.
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<strong>And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Teaching God's law brings blessing and security. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who ...
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(2) **And he placed forces.**—Comp. 2Chronicles 11:12.**
The fenced cities.**—‘*Arê ha-bĕtsûrôth.* (Comp. 2Chronicles 11:5 *sqq.,* 2Chronicles 14:6-7.)
**And set garrisons.**—*Placed military posts* or *prefects* (*netsîbîm*)*.* (1Chronicles 11:16; 2Chronicles 11:11.) Syriac, “appointed rulers.”
**The cities of Ephraim . . . had taken.**—See on 2Chronicles 15:8.
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CHAPTER 28
1Ch 28:1-8. David Exhorts the People to Fear God.
**1. David assembled all the princes of Israel--**that is, the representatives of the people, the leading men of the kingdom, who are enumerated in this verse according to their respective rank or degree of authority.
**princes of the tribes--**(1Ch 27:16-22). Those patriarchal chiefs are mentioned first as being the highest in ran...
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Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
Read full commentary →And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim; of: or, of his father, and of David
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<strong>And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Teaching God's law brings blessing and security. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, while those who fors...
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(3) **He walked in the first ways.**—The *former* or *earlier ways* of David, as contrasted with his later conduct—a tacit allusion to the adultery with Bathsheba and other sins of David committed in his later years (2 Samuel 11-24). A few MSS. and the LXX. omit *David.*
**And sought not unto Baalim.**—*And sought not the Baals* (*dārash lĕ,* a late construction). The Baals were different local as...
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**2. Hear me, my brethren, and my people--**This was the style of address becoming a constitutional king of Israel (De 17:20; 1Sa 30:23; 2Sa 5:1).
**I had in mine heart--**I proposed, or designed.
**to build an house of rest--**a solid and permanent temple.
**for the footstool of our God--**God seated between the cherubim, at the two extremities of the ark, might be said to be enthroned in H...
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Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
Read full commentary →But sought to the LORD God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.
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<strong>But sought to the LORD God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Teaching God's law brings blessing and security. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, while those who forsake Him fa...
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**3. thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood--**The church or spiritual state of the world, of which the temple at Jerusalem was to be a type, would be presided over by One who was to be pre-eminently the Prince of Peace, and therefore would be represented not so fitly by David, whose mission had been a preparatory one of battle and conquest, as by his son, who should reign in unbroken pe...
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Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
Read full commentary →Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance. brought: Heb. gave
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<strong>Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Teaching God's law brings blessing and security. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God pros...
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(5) **Therefore.**—*And* (so “also,” “so that,” in 2Chronicles 17:7; 2Chronicles 17:10).
**The Lord stablished the kingdom in his hand.**—Comp. 2Kings 14:5.
**Presents.**—*Minchah.* This word often means tributary offerings, as in 2Chronicles 17:11, but here it obviously denotes the voluntary gifts of loyal subjects, usual at the beginning of a reign (1Samuel 10:27).
**And he had** (or got) **rich...
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**4-5. he hath chosen Solomon--**The spirit of David's statement is this:--It was not my ambition, my valor, or my merit that led to the enthronement of myself and family; it was the grace of God which chose the tribe, the family, the person--myself in the first instance, and now Solomon, to whom, as the Lord's anointed, you are all bound to submit. Like that of Christ, of whom he was a type, the ...
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Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
Read full commentary →And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah. was: that is, was encouraged
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King Jehoshaphat's spiritual disposition: 'And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah.' The phrase 'heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD' (gabah libo b'darkhei YHWH) means emboldened or encouraged - his heart rose with courage for God's ways. This contrasts with pride (heart lifted up against God). True spiritual courag...
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(6) **And his heart was lifted up.**—*Gabhah lēbh,* which usually, like the phrase of Authorised version, has a bad meaning, as in 2Chronicles 26:16. The margin is right here: “his courage rose high,” or “he grew bold” *in the ways of Jehovah,* i.e., in the path of religious reform. Vulg., “cum sumpsisset cor ejus audaciam propter vias Domini.”
**Moreover.**—*And again, further.* Referring to 2Chr...
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**4-5. he hath chosen Solomon--**The spirit of David's statement is this:--It was not my ambition, my valor, or my merit that led to the enthronement of myself and family; it was the grace of God which chose the tribe, the family, the person--myself in the first instance, and now Solomon, to whom, as the Lord's anointed, you are all bound to submit. Like that of Christ, of whom he was a type, the ...
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Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
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Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.
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<strong>Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Teaching God's law brings blessing and security. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine r...
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THE COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION IN THE LAW.
(7) **He sent to his princes, even to Ben-hail . . . to Michaiah.**—Rather, *He sent his princes, Ben- hail and Obadiah* . . . *and Michaiah.* (The *le* “to,” in the chronicler’s idiom, marking the object of the verb.) If, however, Authorised Version were correct, the construction would not be unique, as the *Speaker’s Com mentary* asserts. (Comp...
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Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
Read full commentary →And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests.
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<strong>And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Teaching God's law brings blessing and security. The Chronicler's theological pe...
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(8) **And with them he sent Levites.**—Rather, *And with them were the Levites.* The construction being changed. So LXX. and the Syriac. (Comp. 1Chronicles 16:41-42; 1Chronicles 15:18, for the same mode of enumeration, which is characteristic of the style of the chronicler.
**Zebadiah.**—Some MSS. and Syriac and Arabic read *Zechariah.*
**Shemiramoth.**—So LXX. and Vulg. (see 1Chronicles 16:5; 1Ch...
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**7. I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments--**The same condition is set before Solomon by God (1Ki 3:14; 9:4).
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
Read full commentary →And they taught in Judah, and had the book of the law of the LORD with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people.
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<strong>And they taught in Judah, and had the book of the law of the LORD with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Teaching God's law brings blessing and security. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek Go...
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**8. Now ... in the sight of all Israel, ... keep and seek for all the commandments of the Lord, &c.--**This solemn and earnest exhortation to those present, and to all Israel through their representatives, to continue faithful in observing the divine law as essential to their national prosperity and permanence, is similar to that of Moses (De 30:15-20).
1Ch 28:9-20. He Encourages Solomon t...
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Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
Read full commentary →And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. fell: Heb. was
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<strong>And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Teaching God's law brings blessing and security. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, ...
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JEHOS APHAT BECOMES A POWERFUL SOVEREIGN.
(10) **The fear of the Lord.**—*A dread of Jehovah* (*pachad*)*,* aps. 14:13, 20:29. (Comp. Exodus 15:16; 1Samuel 11:7; Isaiah 2:10. ) This phrase is not peculiar to the chronicler, as Keil and Bertheau assert. “The kingdoms of the lands” is so (2Chronicles 12:8; 1Chronicles 29:30).
**They made no war.**—The reward of Jehosha-phat’s piety (1Chronicles 22:9...
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**9-10. And thou, Solomon my son--**The royal speaker now turns to Solomon, and in a most impressive manner presses upon him the importance of sincere and practical piety.
**know thou--**He did not mean head knowledge, for Solomon possessed that already, but that experimental acquaintance with God which is only to be obtained by loving and serving Him.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
Read full commentary →Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats.
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<strong>Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Teaching God's law brings blessing and security. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphas...
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(11) **Brought**—*i.e.,* continually. Such is the force of the participle.
**Presents.**—*An offering, i.e.,* tribute (*minchah;.* 2Chronicles 17:5).
**And tribute silver.**—Rather, *and silver, a load,* or *burden, i.e.,* a great quantity (*massā’*)*,* 2Chronicles 20:25. As if, “silver *as much as they could carry*”—a natural hyperbole. Not all the five states of the Philistines were subject to J...
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**9-10. And thou, Solomon my son--**The royal speaker now turns to Solomon, and in a most impressive manner presses upon him the importance of sincere and practical piety.
**know thou--**He did not mean head knowledge, for Solomon possessed that already, but that experimental acquaintance with God which is only to be obtained by loving and serving Him.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
Read full commentary →And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store. castles: or, palaces
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<strong>And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Teaching God's law brings blessing and security. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, while those who forsake Him face judgment. This...
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(12) **And Jehoshaphat waxed great.—**Literally, *And Jehoshaphat was going on and waxing great, i.e.,* became greater and greater. (Comp. 1Chronicles 11:9.)
**Exceedingly.**—‘*Ad lĕmà’lah.* This phrase occurs again in 2Chronicles 16:12; 2Chronicles 26:8, and nowhere else in the Old Testament. (See on 1Chronicles 14:2.)
**And he built.**—Like his predecessors—Solomon, Rehoboam, Asa—he displayed hi...
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**11. Then David gave to Solomon ... the pattern--**He now put into the hands of his son and successor the plan or model of the temple, with the elevations, measurements, apartments, and chief articles of furniture, all of which were designed according to the pattern given him by divine revelation (1Ch 28:19).
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
Read full commentary →And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem.
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<strong>And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Teaching God's law brings blessing and security. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, while those who forsake Him fa...
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(13) **Business.**—Rather, *much goods,* or *stores;* literally, *work* (*mĕlākāh*) and then *produce.* The Hebrew word is so used in Exodus 22:7; Exodus 22:10 (“His neighbour’s goods”). Stores of provisions and war material seem to be intended. (Comp. 2Chronicles 11:11.)
**And the man of war . . . were in Jerusalem.**—Rather, *and* (he had) *men of war* . . . *in Jerusalem.*
**In Jerusalem.**—Not...
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**12. the pattern of all that he had by the spirit--**rather, "with him in spirit"; that is, was floating in his mind.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
Read full commentary →And these are the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valour three hundred thousand.
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<strong>And these are the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valour three hundred thousand.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Teaching God's law brings blessing and security. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate ...
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(14) **And these . . . their fathers.**—*And* *this is their muster* (or census), *according to their father-houses *(*clans*)*,* 1Chronicles 24:3. The warriors were marshalled in the army according to clans, so that men of the same stock fought side by side with their kindred. Perhaps in the original document this heading was followed by a much more detailed scheme of names and divisions than tha...
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Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
Read full commentary →And next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand. next: Heb. at his hand
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<strong>And next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Teaching God's law brings blessing and security. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, while those who forsake Him face judgment. This ...
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(15) **Next to him.**—*At his hand, i.e.,* beside him, and subordinate to him. (Comp. 1Chronicles 25:2.)
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Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
Read full commentary →And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.
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<strong>And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Teaching God's law brings blessing and security. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God pros...
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(16) **Amasiah.**—*Iah carrieth* (Isaiah 40:11); different from Amaziah (*Iah is strong*)*.*
**Who willingly offered himself unto the** **Lord.**—(Judges 5:2; Judges 5:9.) An allusion to some noble act of self-devotion, which was doubtless more fully recorded in the source from which the chronicler has drawn this brief account. Such allusions, though no longer intelligible, are important as conduc...
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**15-16. the candlesticks of silver--**Solomon made them all of gold--in this and a few minor particulars departing from the letter of his father's instructions, where he had the means of executing them in a more splendid style. There was only one candlestick and one table in the tabernacle, but ten in the temple.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
Read full commentary →And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand.
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<strong>And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Teaching God's law brings blessing and security. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, while those who forsake Him...
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(17) **Armed men with bow and shield.**—Literally, *drawing bow and shield: i.e.,* as the Targum explains, “drawing bow and grasping shields.” (Comp. 1Chronicles 12:2.) LXX., “Archers and peltasts;” Vulg., “Grasping bow and shield.” (Comp. also 1Chronicles 8:40, for the arms of the Benjaminites.)
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**15-16. the candlesticks of silver--**Solomon made them all of gold--in this and a few minor particulars departing from the letter of his father's instructions, where he had the means of executing them in a more splendid style. There was only one candlestick and one table in the tabernacle, but ten in the temple.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
Read full commentary →And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war.
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KJV Study Commentary
<strong>And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Teaching God's law brings blessing and security. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, while those who forsake Him face judg...
Read full commentary →Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers
(18) **Ready prepared for the war.**—*Equipped for* *service.* (See on 1Chronicles 12:23-24; Numbers 31:5; Numbers 32:29.) The *hoplites* or heavy-armed infantry are probably meant.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
Read full commentary →These waited on the king, beside those whom the king put in the fenced cities throughout all Judah.
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<strong>These waited on the king, beside those whom the king put in the fenced cities throughout all Judah.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Teaching God's law brings blessing and security. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, while those who forsake Him face judgmen...
Read full commentary →Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers
(19) **These waited on the king.**—Rather, *these are they that ministered unto the king,* viz., the five generals above named.
**Beside those whom the king put in the fenced cities**—i.e., the commandants of the fortresses of the kingdom (2Chronicles 11:11; 2Chronicles 11:23). These latter, as well as the generals of the forces, are called the king’s “ministers” (*mĕshārĕthîm*)—a word which is no...
Read full commentary →Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**18-19. the chariot of the cherubim--**The expanded wings of the cherubim formed what was figuratively styled the throne of God, and as they were emblematical of rapid motion, the throne or seat was spoken of as a chariot (Psa 18:10; 99:1). It is quite clear that in all these directions David was not guided by his own taste, or by a desire for taking any existing model of architecture, but solely...
Read full commentary →Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 17
David's purposes; God's gracious promises.
--This chapter is the same as 2Sa 7. See what is there said upon it. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, "for thy word's sake," is here said to be, "for thy servant's sake," ver. #(19). Jesus Christ is both the Word of God, Re 19:13, and the Servant of God, Is 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediatio...
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