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2 Chronicles 21
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Jehoram's Reign in Judah
Now Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. And Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.
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<strong>Now Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. And Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, while tho...
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XXI.
(1) **Now.**—*And.*
**Slept.**—*Lay down.* The verse is literally the same as 1Kings 22:50.
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**10-13. two cherubims--**These figures in the tabernacle were of pure gold (Ex 25:1-40) and overshadowed the mercy seat. The two placed in the temple were made of olive wood, overlaid with gold. They were of colossal size, like the Assyrian sculptures; for each, with expanded wings, covered a space of ten cubits in height and length--two wings touched each other, while the other two reached the o...
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Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.
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<strong>And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribu...
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**REIGN OF JEHORAM** (2Chronicles 21:2-18).
**THE NEW KING MURDERS HIS SIX BROTHERS**
(2Chronicles 21:2-4).
(2) **Azariah . . . and Azariah.**—Heb. *‘Azaryāh* . . . *and Azaryâhû,* different forms of the same name. All the versions give one form only. An old error of transcription may be involved (comp. 1Chronicles 3:6; 1Chronicles 3:8); but it is also possible that Jehoshaphat named two of his so...
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**10-13. two cherubims--**These figures in the tabernacle were of pure gold (Ex 25:1-40) and overshadowed the mercy seat. The two placed in the temple were made of olive wood, overlaid with gold. They were of colossal size, like the Assyrian sculptures; for each, with expanded wings, covered a space of ten cubits in height and length--two wings touched each other, while the other two reached the o...
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Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram; because he was the firstborn.
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<strong>And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram; because he was the firstborn.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine ret...
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**10-13. two cherubims--**These figures in the tabernacle were of pure gold (Ex 25:1-40) and overshadowed the mercy seat. The two placed in the temple were made of olive wood, overlaid with gold. They were of colossal size, like the Assyrian sculptures; for each, with expanded wings, covered a space of ten cubits in height and length--two wings touched each other, while the other two reached the o...
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Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers also of the princes of Israel.
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<strong>Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers also of the princes of Israel.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—king...
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**10-13. two cherubims--**These figures in the tabernacle were of pure gold (Ex 25:1-40) and overshadowed the mercy seat. The two placed in the temple were made of olive wood, overlaid with gold. They were of colossal size, like the Assyrian sculptures; for each, with expanded wings, covered a space of ten cubits in height and length--two wings touched each other, while the other two reached the o...
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Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.
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<strong>Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, while those who forsake Him face judgment. ...
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**JEHORAM’S IDOLATRY. THE REVOLT OF EDOM AND LIBNAH**
(2Chronicles 21:5-11).
This section is parallel with 2Kings 8:17-22.
(5) **Jehoram was thirty and two years old.**—2Kings 8:17, “*he* was;*”* because the name had just occurred in the former verse.
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Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, like as did the house of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he wrought that which was evil in the eyes of the LORD.
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<strong>And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, like as did the house of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he wrought that which was evil in the eyes of the LORD.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retr...
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(6) **And he walked in the way.**—A repetition of 2Kings 8:18, *literatim.*
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Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →Howbeit the LORD would not destroy the house of David, because of the covenant that he had made with David, and as he promised to give a light to him and to his sons for ever. light: Heb. lamp, or, candle
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<strong>Howbeit the LORD would not destroy the house of David, because of the covenant that he had made with David, and as he promised to give a light to him and to his sons for ever.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retributi...
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(7) **The Lord would not destroy the house of David** **. . .**—An exegetical (not *arbitrary,* as Thenius asserts) expansion of “The Lord would not destroy Judah, for the sake of David his servant” (Kings).
**The covenant that he had made with David.**—Literally, *for David.* So Isaiah 55:3, “I will make an everlasting covenant *for* you, even the sure mercies of David.” This construction is gene...
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Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king. dominion: Heb. hand
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<strong>In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. 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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(8) **In his days the Edomites revolted.**—2Kings 8:20. See also 1Kings 22:47, from which it appears that under Jehoshaphat “a deputy,” or viceroy, ruled in Edom. (Comp. 2Chronicles 20:35, Note.)
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Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →Then Jehoram went forth with his princes, and all his chariots with him: and he rose up by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him in, and the captains of the chariots.
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<strong>Then Jehoram went forth with his princes, and all his chariots with him: and he rose up by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him in, and the captains of the chariots.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retrib...
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(9) **Then Jehoram went forth.**—*And Jehoram passed over.*
**With his princes.**—*Captains* (*‘im sārāv*); Kings, “to Zair,” which appears to be a corruption of “to Seir.” The chronicler has substituted an intelligible for an obscure expression.
**And he rose up by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him in.**—Literally, *and it came to pass, he rose.* Brief as the notice is, it is evid...
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Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →So the Edomites revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. The same time also did Libnah revolt from under his hand; because he had forsaken the LORD God of his fathers.
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<strong>So the Edomites revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. The same time also did Libnah revolt from under his hand; because he had forsaken the LORD God of his fathers.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retri...
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(10) **Unto this day.**—See on 2Chronicles 5:9. The date thus assigned is some time prior to the captivity. No account is taken of Amaziah’s reduction of Edom (2Chronicles 25:11-15), which was probably not permanent.
**The same time also.**—Literally, *then revolted Libnah at that time.* 2Kings 8:22 ends here. The chronicler adds, “from under his (*i.e.,* Jehoram’s) hand,” and assigns a moral grou...
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CHAPTER 4
2Ch 4:1. Altar of Brass.
**1. he made an altar of brass--**Steps must have been necessary for ascending so elevated an altar, but the use of these could be no longer forbidden (Ex 20:26) after the introduction of an official costume for the priests (Ex 28:42). It measured thirty-five feet by thirty-five, and in height seventeen and a half feet. The thickness of the metal used for thi...
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Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →Moreover he made high places in the mountains of Judah, and caused the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication, and compelled Judah thereto.
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<strong>Moreover he made high places in the mountains of Judah, and caused the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication, and compelled Judah thereto.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prospe...
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(11) **Moreover he made.**—There is a stress on the pronoun, “*he* made,” in contrast with Asa and Jehoshaphat, his worthier predecessors (2Chronicles 17:6). Or *he himself,* and not the people. LXX., καὶ γὰρ αὐτὸς ἐποίησεν*.* From this point to the end of the reign the narrative is peculiar to the chronicler.
**High places.**—For the worship of the foreign gods, as well as of the God of Israel.
*...
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**2. he made a molten sea--**(See on 1Ki 7:23), as in that passage "knops" occur instead of "oxen." It is generally supposed that the rows of ornamental knops were in the form of ox heads.
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Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →Elijah's Letter to Jehoram
And there came a writing to him from Elijah the prophet, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of David thy father, Because thou hast not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat thy father, nor in the ways of Asa king of Judah,
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<strong>And there came a writing to him from Elijah the prophet, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of David thy father, Because thou hast not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat thy father, nor in the ways of Asa king of Judah,</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. The Chronicler's theological perspecti...
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**ELIJAH’S LETTER TO JEHORAM** (2Chronicles 21:12-15).
(12) **And there came a writing to him from Elijah the prophet.**—Rather, *to him a writing.* This is the chronicler’s only mention of the great prophet of the northern kingdom. Elijah, though a very old man, may have been still alive. His extreme age would account for his sending a written prophecy, rather than going in person to warn Jehoram...
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**3. Two rows of oxen were cast, when it was cast--**The meaning is, that the circular basin and the brazen oxen which supported it were all of one piece, being cast in one and the same mould. There is a difference in the accounts given of the capacity of this basin, for while in 1Ki 7:26 it is said that two thousand baths of water could be contained in it, in this passage no less than three thous...
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Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →But hast walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and hast made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to go a whoring, like to the whoredoms of the house of Ahab, and also hast slain thy brethren of thy father's house, which were better than thyself:
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<strong>But hast walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and hast made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to go a whoring, like to the whoredoms of the house of Ahab, and also hast slain thy brethren of thy father's house, which were better than thyself:</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. T...
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(13) **And hast made . . . to go a whoring**—*i.e.*, “caused to commit fornication” (2Chronicles 21:11). Like to the whoredoms, infinitive of the same verb; *as the house of Ahah causeth them to commit fornication.* This verb, *zānāh,* occurred in 1Chronicles 5:25, but the writer does not use it again.
**Hast slain thy brethren.**—2Chronicles 21:4*, supr.*
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Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →Behold, with a great plague will the LORD smite thy people, and thy children, and thy wives, and all thy goods: a great: Heb. a great stroke
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<strong>Behold, with a great plague will the LORD smite thy people, and thy children, and thy wives, and all thy goods:</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, while those who forsake Him face ...
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(14) **Behold, with a great plague will the Lord smite thy people.**—Literally, *Behold, Jehovah is about to smite a great smiting in thy people and in thy sons.* The immediate object of the verb is not expressed. (Comp. 2Chronicles 21:18.) It was Jehoram himself who was smitten *in* his people, and *in* his sons, and *in* his wives, and *in* all his goods, as 2Chronicles 21:17 shows. The “smiting...
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Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →And thou shalt have great sickness by disease of thy bowels, until thy bowels fall out by reason of the sickness day by day.
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<strong>And thou shalt have great sickness by disease of thy bowels, until thy bowels fall out by reason of the sickness day by day.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, while those who fors...
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(15) **And thou shalt have great sickness.**—Literally, *And thou thyself shalt be in great diseases through diseasing of thy bowels.* (Comp. for the two synonyms; Deuteronomy 28:59, Proverbs 18:14)
**Fall out.**—*Come out.*
**Day by day.**—Literally, *days upon days, i.e.,* probably, “a year upon a year,” or “in two years.” (Comp. 2Chronicles 21:19, and 1Samuel 1:3; Isaiah 29:1.)
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**6. ten lavers--**(See on 1Ki 7:27). The laver of the tabernacle had probably been destroyed. The ten new ones were placed between the porch and the altar, and while the molten sea was for the priests to cleanse their hands and feet, these were intended for washing the sacrifices.
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Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →Moreover the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines, and of the Arabians, that were near the Ethiopians:
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<strong>Moreover the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines, and of the Arabians, that were near the Ethiopians:</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, while those who f...
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(16) **Moreover.**—*And,* here equivalent to *so.*
**The Lord stirred up against Jehoram.**—Isaiah 13:17. The phrase, “stirred up the spirit”—*i.e., the will*—of a man to an undertaking, is found in Jeremiah 51:11; Haggai 1:14 (Comp. 1Chronicles 5:26; Ezra 1:1.)
**The Philistines, and of the Arabians.**—These are mentioned together elsewhere as enemies of Judah. (See 2Chronicles 26:7; 2Chronicles ...
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**7. ten candlesticks--**(See on 1Ki 7:49). The increased number was not only in conformity with the characteristic splendor of the edifice, but also a standing emblem to the Hebrews, that the growing light of the word was necessary to counteract the growing darkness in the world [Lightfoot].
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Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and his wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons. carried: Heb. carried captive Jehoahaz: also called, Ahaziah, Chap.22.I. or, Azariah, ver.6.
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<strong>And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and his wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. The Chronicler's the...
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(17) **And brake into it.**—Literally, *clave it asun-der* (Exodus 14:16). Here as in 1Chronicles 11:18; 2Samuel 23:16.
**And carried away all the substance . . . his wives.**—This statement implies that the enemy entered Jerusalem, although the chronicler has not expressly said it. In the same way (2Chronicles 12:9) he omitted to state that Shishak captured the city before plundering the Temple a...
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David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →Jehoram's Death
And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.
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<strong>And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. The Chronicler's theological perspective emphasizes immediate divine retribution—kings who seek God prosper, while those who forsake Him face judgment. This pattern provides i...
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(18) **With an incurable disease.**—This is correct. Literally, *to a disease, to want of healing.* (Comp. 2Chronicles 36:16.) The Syriac and Arabic make 2Chronicles 21:16-18 part of the prophecy.
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Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →And it came to pass, that in process of time, after the end of two years, his bowels fell out by reason of his sickness: so he died of sore diseases. And his people made no burning for him, like the burning of his fathers.
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<strong>And it came to pass, that in process of time, after the end of two years, his bowels fell out by reason of his sickness: so he died of sore diseases. And his people made no burning for him, like the burning of his fathers.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. The Chronicler's theological pe...
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(19) **In process of time.**—Comp. 2Chronicles 21:15. Literally, *at days from days, i.e.,* “a year after a year,” or “after two years.”
**After the end of two years.**—This clause more exactly defines the preceding. Literally, *and about the time of the going forth of the end of two years, i.e.,* when two full years after the delivery of the prediction had expired. The time of the event exactly c...
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Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
Read full commentary →Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being desired. Howbeit they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings. without: Heb. without desire
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KJV Study Commentary
<strong>Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being desired. Howbeit they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings.</strong><br><br>This verse is part of the narrative of Judah's kings, specifically addressing Complete apostasy bringing divine judgment. The Chronicler's theological perspe...
Read full commentary →Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers
(20) **Thirty and two years.**—The word “years” has fallen out of the Hebrew text; but some MSS. contain it. The repetition of his age, &c, is curious. (See 2Chronicles 21:6.) It seems to indicate that the writer was here transcribing from another source.
**And departed without being desired.**—*And he departed without regret, died unregretted. Hemdāh* answers to the Latin *desiderium.* The LXX. a...
Read full commentary →Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**11. Huram made--**(See on 1Ki 7:40).
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 21
David's numbering the people.
--No mention is made in this book of David's sin in the matter of Uriah, neither of the troubles that followed it: they had no needful connexion with the subjects here noted. But David's sin, in numbering the people, is related: in the atonement made for that sin, there was notice of the place on which the temple should be built. The command to David ...
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