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2 Chronicles 19
11 verses with commentary
Jehoshaphat Rebuked by Jehu
And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.
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<strong>And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Establishing righteous judgment throughout the land. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, while those who forsake Him face judgment. This pattern p...
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(1) **Jehoshaphat . . . returned to his house in peace.**—A contrast with the fate of Ahab is suggested. (Comp. 2Chronicles 18:27; 2Chronicles 18:34; and *ibid.* 16.)
**In peace.**—In *wholeness, soundness, i.e., unhurt.*
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 19
David's wars.
--The history is here repeated which we read 2Sa 10. The only safety of sinners consists in submitting to the Lord, seeking peace with him, and becoming his servants. Let us assist each other in a good cause; but let us fear lest, while made instruments of good to others, we should come short of salvation, through unbelief and sin.
And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the LORD.
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<strong>And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the LORD.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Establishing righteous judgment throughout the land. The Chronicler's theological perspectiv...
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(2) **And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer.**—The seer whose father had suffered for his reproof of Asa (2Chronicles 16:7-10), and who had himself already witnessed against Baasha, king of Israel (1Kings 16:1-7).
**To meet him.**—*Unto his presence* (1Chronicles 12:17; 2Chronicles 15:2).
**King.**—*The king.* The prophets never shrank from facing the highest representatives of earthly power (comp. ...
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Chapter 19
David's wars.
--The history is here repeated which we read 2Sa 10. The only safety of sinners consists in submitting to the Lord, seeking peace with him, and becoming his servants. Let us assist each other in a good cause; but let us fear lest, while made instruments of good to others, we should come short of salvation, through unbelief and sin.
Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God.
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<strong>Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Establishing righteous judgment throughout the land. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek...
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(3) **Nevertheless.**—Yet the Divine wrath will not pursue thee to destruction, for *there are good things found in thee.* (So 2Chronicles 12:12; comp. also 1Kings 14:13.)
**Thou hast taken away the groves.**—*Thou hast consumed* (or *exterminated* )* the Ashērahs.* (Deuteronomy 13:6; 2Kings 23:24.) So Asa had done (2Chronicles 17:4). (*Ashērôth,* as equivalent to *Ashērîm,* recurs in 2Chronicles ...
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Chapter 19
David's wars.
--The history is here repeated which we read 2Sa 10. The only safety of sinners consists in submitting to the Lord, seeking peace with him, and becoming his servants. Let us assist each other in a good cause; but let us fear lest, while made instruments of good to others, we should come short of salvation, through unbelief and sin.
Jehoshaphat Appoints Judges
And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the people from Beersheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back unto the LORD God of their fathers. he went: Heb. he returned and went out
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<strong>And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the people from Beer-sheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back unto the LORD God of their fathers.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Establishing righteous judgment throughout the land. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribu...
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FURTHER PROCEEDINGS IN THE REFORM OF JUSTICE AND RELIGION.
(4) **And he went out again.**—This refers to the former Visitation or Royal Commission for the instruction of the people in the sacred Law (2Chronicles 17:7-9).
**From Beer-sheba,** the southern, to *the hill country of Ephraim,* the northern limit of his dominions.
**He went out.**—Not necessarily in person, but by his accredited represe...
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THE SECOND BOOK OF THE CHRONICLES.
Commentary by Robert Jamieson
CHAPTER 1
2Ch 1:1-6. Solemn Offering of Solomon at Gibeon.
**2-5. Then Solomon spake unto all Israel--**The heads, or leading officers, who are afterwards specified, were summoned to attend their sovereign in a solemn religious procession. The date of this occurrence was the second year of Solomon's reign, and the high place a...
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Chapter 19
David's wars.
--The history is here repeated which we read 2Sa 10. The only safety of sinners consists in submitting to the Lord, seeking peace with him, and becoming his servants. Let us assist each other in a good cause; but let us fear lest, while made instruments of good to others, we should come short of salvation, through unbelief and sin.
And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city,
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<strong>And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city,</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Establishing righteous judgment throughout the land. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, while those who forsake Him face judgment. This p...
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(5) **And he set.**—*Appointed,* or *stationed.*
**The fenced cities.**—As being the chief centres of each district.
**City by city.**—*For every city,* according to the Law, Deuteronomy 16:18, “in all thy gates.” (Comp. 1Chronicles 23:4; 1Chronicles 26:29.) The judges would be Levites, and probably also priests and family chiefs, as in the case of Jerusalem (2Chronicles 19:8).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
THE SECOND BOOK OF THE CHRONICLES.
Commentary by Robert Jamieson
CHAPTER 1
2Ch 1:1-6. Solemn Offering of Solomon at Gibeon.
**2-5. Then Solomon spake unto all Israel--**The heads, or leading officers, who are afterwards specified, were summoned to attend their sovereign in a solemn religious procession. The date of this occurrence was the second year of Solomon's reign, and the high place a...
Read full commentary →Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 19
David's wars.
--The history is here repeated which we read 2Sa 10. The only safety of sinners consists in submitting to the Lord, seeking peace with him, and becoming his servants. Let us assist each other in a good cause; but let us fear lest, while made instruments of good to others, we should come short of salvation, through unbelief and sin.
And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment . in: Heb. in the matter of judgment
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Jehoshaphat's charge to judges: 'And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment.' This establishes theocratic judicial theology - human judges are God's representatives, exercising delegated authority. The phrase 'judge not for man, but for the LORD' removes human favoritism and accountability to political pressure. 'Who is...
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(6) **Ye judge not for man, but for the Lord.**—’Tis *not for man that ye will judge, but for Jehovah,* as His vicegerents, and ministers of His will. (Comp. Romans 13:1-4.)
**Who is with you in the judgment.**—This rightly gives the sense of the brief words: “and with you in word of doom.” *i.e.,* Jehovah will be present with you at the time of your giving sentence. (See on 2Chronicles 20:17, and...
Read full commentary →Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
THE SECOND BOOK OF THE CHRONICLES.
Commentary by Robert Jamieson
CHAPTER 1
2Ch 1:1-6. Solemn Offering of Solomon at Gibeon.
**2-5. Then Solomon spake unto all Israel--**The heads, or leading officers, who are afterwards specified, were summoned to attend their sovereign in a solemn religious procession. The date of this occurrence was the second year of Solomon's reign, and the high place a...
Read full commentary →Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 19
David's wars.
--The history is here repeated which we read 2Sa 10. The only safety of sinners consists in submitting to the Lord, seeking peace with him, and becoming his servants. Let us assist each other in a good cause; but let us fear lest, while made instruments of good to others, we should come short of salvation, through unbelief and sin.
Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
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Jehoshaphat continues: 'Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.' The 'fear of the LORD' (yirat YHWH) - reverent awe - should govern judges' decisions. Three divine attributes ground this: no iniquity (God is perfectly just), no partiality (respect of persons), no bribery (t...
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(7) **Wherefore.**—*And.*
**The fear of the Lord.**—*A dread,* or *awe,* *of Jehovah.* (See 2Chronicles 17:10.)
**Take heed and do** (a *hendiadys, i.e., act heedfully. deal warily*)*.*
**Iniquity**—*i.e.,* want of equity, unfairness, injustice *i’avlah*)*.* To the marginal references add the prohibition, Deuteronomy 16:19. They who judge *for Jehovah* (2Chronicles 19:6) are bound to judge *like* ...
Read full commentary →Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
THE SECOND BOOK OF THE CHRONICLES.
Commentary by Robert Jamieson
CHAPTER 1
2Ch 1:1-6. Solemn Offering of Solomon at Gibeon.
**2-5. Then Solomon spake unto all Israel--**The heads, or leading officers, who are afterwards specified, were summoned to attend their sovereign in a solemn religious procession. The date of this occurrence was the second year of Solomon's reign, and the high place a...
Read full commentary →Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 19
David's wars.
--The history is here repeated which we read 2Sa 10. The only safety of sinners consists in submitting to the Lord, seeking peace with him, and becoming his servants. Let us assist each other in a good cause; but let us fear lest, while made instruments of good to others, we should come short of salvation, through unbelief and sin.
Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.
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<strong>Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Establishing righteous judgment throughout the land. The Chronicler's theological perspecti...
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(8) **Did** **. . .** **set.**—*Appointed some of the Levites.*
**Chief of the** ***fathers.***—*Heads* *of the clans* *of* *families.* (Comp. Exodus 18:21-26; Deuteronomy 1:15-17, where the judicial functions of the family ‘chiefs are said to have been ordained by Moses.) The 6,000 Levites set apart by David to be writers (*shôterîm*) and judges (1Chronicles 23:4) appear to have been intended to ...
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**6. offered a thousand burnt offerings--**This holocaust he offered, of course, by the hands of the priests. The magnitude of the oblation became the rank of the offerer on this occasion of national solemnity.
2Ch 1:7-13. His Choice of Wisdom Is Blessed by God.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 19
David's wars.
--The history is here repeated which we read 2Sa 10. The only safety of sinners consists in submitting to the Lord, seeking peace with him, and becoming his servants. Let us assist each other in a good cause; but let us fear lest, while made instruments of good to others, we should come short of salvation, through unbelief and sin.
And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
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<strong>And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Establishing righteous judgment throughout the land. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, while those who forsake Him...
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(9) **Thus.**—Viz., as 2Chronicles 19:10 explains.
**Them.**—The members of the Superior Court; just as the ordinary judges had been charged (2Chronicles 19:6-7).
**Perfect heart.**—i.e., *integrity.* (See 2Chronicles 15:17; 2Chronicles 16:9.)
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**7. In that night did God appear unto Solomon--**(See on 1Ki 3:5).
2Ch 1:14-17. His Strength and Wealth.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 19
David's wars.
--The history is here repeated which we read 2Sa 10. The only safety of sinners consists in submitting to the Lord, seeking peace with him, and becoming his servants. Let us assist each other in a good cause; but let us fear lest, while made instruments of good to others, we should come short of salvation, through unbelief and sin.
And what cause soever shall come to you of your brethren that dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and judgments, ye shall even warn them that they trespass not against the LORD, and so wrath come upon you, and upon your brethren: this do, and ye shall not trespass.
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<strong>And what cause soever shall come to you of your brethren that dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and judgments, ye shall even warn them that they trespass not against the LORD, and so wrath come upon you, and upon your brethren: this do, and ye shall not trespass.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specif...
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(10) **And.**—*To wit.*
**Cause.**—*Rîbh,* “controversy” (2Chronicles 19:8).
**Shall come to you.**—i.e., be referred to you as the Supreme Court of Appeal.
**Of.**—*From your brethren*—*i.e.,* not your judicial brethren, but your fellow-countrymen.
**That dwell in their cities.**—In the various country towns, as opposed to the capital.
**Between blood and blood.**—See Deuteronomy 17:8. Questions ...
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Chapter 19
David's wars.
--The history is here repeated which we read 2Sa 10. The only safety of sinners consists in submitting to the Lord, seeking peace with him, and becoming his servants. Let us assist each other in a good cause; but let us fear lest, while made instruments of good to others, we should come short of salvation, through unbelief and sin.
And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. Deal: Heb. Take courage and do
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<strong>And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Establishing righteous ...
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(11) **And behold.**—For the form of the sentence, comp. 1Chronicles 28:21.
**Amariah the chief priest.**—Rather, *High Priest* (*ha-rosh*)*,* the Head (2Chronicles 24:6). Vulg., “sacerdos et pontifex vester.” In 1Chronicles 6:11 Amariah is the fifth from Zadok, the famous High Priest of David and Solomon’s time. As Jehoshaphat was the fifth king from David, the name Amariah probably denotes the s...
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Chapter 19
David's wars.
--The history is here repeated which we read 2Sa 10. The only safety of sinners consists in submitting to the Lord, seeking peace with him, and becoming his servants. Let us assist each other in a good cause; but let us fear lest, while made instruments of good to others, we should come short of salvation, through unbelief and sin.