Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 12:12
And when he humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned from him, that he would not destroy [him] altogether: and also in Judah things went well.
12. and also in Judah things went well ] R.V. and moreover in Judah were good things found; cp. 2Ch 19:3. This is said as giving am additional reason for the mercy which God had shewed (2Ch 12:7).
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
2Ch 12:12
And when he humbled himself, the wrath of the Lord turned from him.
Prosperity
I. The place in which there was this prosperity.
1. Things will go on well in our own country–
(1) When the intelligence of its inhabitants shall keep pace with their means of information.
(2) When their conduct shall keep pace with their increasing knowledge.
(3) When the Christian Church shall employ all those means for the salvation of the world which are placed within her power.
2. Things may be said to go on well in a Church when there is a unanimous desire to–
(1) Understand;
(2) practise;
(3) and spread the gospel.
II. The time when there was this prosperity in Judah. And when he humbled himself, etc. When the Church shall humble herself for her sins, she will realise an amount of prosperity hitherto unknown.
1. Some of the sins which should induce this humiliation.
(1) Ignorance.
(2) Persecution.
(3) The profanation of the Sabbath.
(4) Drunkenness.
(5) Covetousness.
(6) Infidelity.
2. The character of that repentance which is necessary. It must be–
(1) Deep.
(2) Universal.
(3) Daily. (Zec 12:10-14).
III. The ackowledgment of this prosperity. Lessons: We may learn–
1. That one individual may be the source of incalculable good, or incalculable evil.
2. The importance of a knowledge of history, which illustrates the dealings of God with men.
3. The gratitude we owe to God for having given us the means of prosperity. (H. Hollis.)
Fuente: Biblical Illustrator Edited by Joseph S. Exell
Heb. There were good things. The meaning is either,
1. Though there were many corruptions in Judah, yet there were also divers good things there, which were not in Israel, as the word and ordinances, and pure worship of God, prophets and ministers of Gods institution, and divers truly religious people. And so this is an additional reason why God would not destroy them. Or,
2. Notwithstanding this loss, they began to recruit themselves, and to regain some degree of their former prosperity; whence it follows, 2Ch 12:13, So, there being some respite given, and peace being restored, Rehoboam strengthened himself, &c.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
12. when he humbled himself, thewrath of the Lord turned from himThe promise (2Ch12:7) was verified. Divine providence preserved the kingdom inexistence, a reformation was made in the court, while true religionand piety were diffused throughout the land.
2Ch12:13-16. HIS REIGNAND DEATH.
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
And when he humbled himself,…. That is, Rehoboam; or broke his heart, as the Targum, was of a contrite spirit seemingly, for it was merely external:
the wrath of the Lord turned from him; which appeared by the departure of Shishak’s army:
that he would not destroy him altogether; or make an utter destruction of him and his people:
and also in Judah things went well; prospered and succeeded after this affair of Shishak was over: or “in Judah there were good things” p; there were some good men, priests, Levites, and many of the common people, that did good things, kept up and abode by the pure worship and service of God; and which was another reason why the Lord would not destroy them altogether now, see Ge 18:31.
p “opera bona”, V. L. “res bonae”, Tigurine version, Vatablus, Rambachius.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(12) And when he humbled himself, the wrath of the Lord turned from him.In fulfilment of the promise of 2Ch. 12:7. This remark, the tone of which is in perfect accord with the chroniclers conception of the real import of Shishaks invasion, is wanting in Kings.
That he would not destroy him.Literally, and not to destroy. The infinitive is used as in 2Ch. 11:22.
Altogether.Unto consumption, a phrase only found here and in Eze. 13:13.
Omit him. A general destruction of the country is meant.
And also in Judah things went well.Moreover in Judah there were good things. Vulg., siquidem et in Judah inventa sunt opera bona. The fact that faithfulness to Jehovah was still to be found in Judah is alleged as an additional reason why the Lord spared the land. The same phrase, good things, recurs in a similar sense 2Ch. 19:3.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
2Ch 12:12 And when he humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned from him, that he would not destroy [him] altogether: and also in Judah things went well.
Ver. 12. And also in Judah things went well. ] Or, And yet in Judah there were good things; many in whom good things were found, as 1Ki 14:13 , and many good things – as ordinances, sacrifices, &c. found among those good persons. Semen sanctum statumen terrae Isa 6:10 though all in a manner had corrupted themselves, as it is in 2Ch 12:1 of this chapter. Tremellius rendereth it, Etiamque erga Iehudam usus est verbis bonis. Also he comforted Judah with good words.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
things went well. Hebrew “there were good words [spoken]”: i.e. there were congratulations.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
when: 2Ch 12:6, 2Ch 12:7, 2Ch 33:12, 2Ch 33:13, Isa 57:15, Lam 3:22, Lam 3:33, Lam 3:42, 1Pe 5:6
also in Judah things went well: or, yet in Judah there were good things, 2Ch 19:3, Gen 18:24, 1Ki 14:13, Isa 6:13
Reciprocal: Lev 26:41 – humbled 2Ch 30:11 – humbled themselves
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
2Ch 12:12. In Judah things went well Hebrew, There were good things. The meaning is either, 1st, Though there were many corruptions in Judah, yet there were also divers good things there, which were not in Israel, as the word, and ordinances, and pure worship of God, prophets and ministers of Gods appointment, and divers truly religious people. And thus, this was an additional reason why God would not destroy them. Or, 2d, Notwithstanding this loss, they began to recruit themselves, and to regain some degree of their former prosperity. In Judah, things went ill when all the fenced cities were taken; but when they repented, the posture of the affairs altered, and things went well. If at any time things do not go so well as we could wish, yet we have reason to take notice of it with thankfulness, if they go better than they have done, and better than we expected or deserved, and to own Gods goodness, if he do but grant us some deliverance.
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
12:12 And when he {f} humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned from him, that he would not destroy [him] altogether: and also in Judah things went well.
(f) Which declares that God does not seek the death of a sinner, but his conversion, Eze 18:32.