Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 24:27
Now [concerning] his sons, and the greatness of the burdens [laid] upon him, and the repairing of the house of God, behold, they [are] written in the story of the book of the kings. And Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.
27. the burdens laid upon him ] Render (with R.V. mg.), the burdens uttered against him. Cp. 2Ch 24:19. The Heb. text of the first half of the verse is uncertain.
the repairing ] R.V. the rebuilding.
the story ] R.V. the commentary (Heb. midrash). Cp. Introduction, 5.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
The greatness of the burdens laid upon him – Or, And the multitude of burdens uttered against him. Burdens (2Ki 9:25 note) are prophetical denunciations of coming evil.
The repairing – See the marginal rendering. Joashs repairs extended to the very base of the temple building.
The story of the book of the kings – See the introduction to Chronicles, the second note.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Verse 27. The greatness of the burdens laid upon him] Meaning, probably, the heavy tribute laid upon him by the Syrians; though some think the vast sums amassed for the repairs of the temple are here intended.
Written in the story] midrash, the commentary, of the book of Kings. We have met with this before; but these works are all lost, except the extracts found in Kings, Chronicles, and Ezra. These abridgments were the cause of the neglect, and finally of the destruction, of the originals. This has been often the case in works of great consequence. Trogus Pompeius wrote a general history of the world, which he brought down to the reign of Augustus, in forty-four volumes. Justin abridged them into one volume, and the original is lost.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
The greatness of the burdens laid upon him; either the severe prophecies against him, which are oft called burdens; of which one instance is recorded, and there might be others that are not recorded; or the great judgments of God upon him, both by the Syrians, 2Ch 24:23,24, and by great diseases, 2Ch 24:25.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
Now concerning his sons,…. The sons of Joash; how many they were, and what their names:
and the greatness of the burdens laid upon him; which some understand of the hard and heavy prophecies of the Lord against him; and others of the heavy taxes and tribute imposed on him by the king of Syria; and others of the collection for the repairs of the temple, 2Ch 24:6, where the word used signifies a burden; and it follows,
and the repairing of the house of the Lord; the whole history of that:
behold, they are written in the story of the book of the kings; not in the canonical book so called, but in the history, commentaries, or annals of the kings of Judah now lost:
and Amaziah his son reigned in his stead; see 2Ki 12:21.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(27) Now concerning his sons, and the greatness of the burdens laid upon him, and the repairing of the house of God.Rather, And his sons, and the multitude of oracles upon him, and the founding of the house of God. The word burden (massa)is common in the sense of a threatening prophecy (2Ki. 9:25; Isa. 13:1; Hab. 1:1). In 2Ch. 24:19 it is expressly said that prophets were sent to warn the princes of Judah. If this be the meaning here, the word massa is used collectively. Another possible rendering is, and the greatness of the tribute laid upon him by Hazael. (Comp. 2Ch. 17:11 for this sense of massa) The Heb. margin suggests, and as to his sons, may the burden concerning him multiply; i.e., may the dying words of Zechariah be fulfilled in them even more disastrously! This is wholly improbable.
In the story of the book of the kings.See margin, and Introduction.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
What these burdens were the Holy Ghost hath not thought proper to record. That Joash thus died, and his son Amaziah became his successor, is the finishing part of his history. Alas! what a melancholy page it forms!
REFLECTIONS
The improvements to be gathered from the perusal of this chapter seem very obvious, and as important as they are plain. In the conduct of Joash we see to what an extent men may go in carrying on the purposes of religion when outward circumstances correspond to make it their interest, while all the while rottenness at the core is in the heart. In all this outside reform how plain is it that there is no regeneration, no work of God the Spirit; no turning of the heart to God; no real regard for his honour and glory. Oh! thou blessed Spirit of truth, thou glorifier of Jesus, let thy work on my soul be manifest. Plead, I beseech thee, O Almighty Lord, with my soul, and in my soul, the cause of Jesus. By thy discoveries to my own view of sin, of unbelief, of lusts, and all the train of corrupt affections, oh! give me to see, to feel, and to be earnest in seeking after Jesus in all his fullness, suitableness, and grace, that my whole soul may be truly brought over from dead works to serve the living and true God.
In the death of Zechariah let us behold the real, solid, and substantial worth of true faith. Oh! for grace to be the followers of them who now through faith and patience inherit the promises! See my soul, what a precious testimony the Lord Jesus in ages after gave to this his faithful servant’s death. And thou, who livest in happier times, and art not called upon to resist unto blood, see that thou art always ready to bear testimony to the truth as it is in Jesus. Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Like Paul, count not thy life dear unto thyself, so that thou mayest finish thy course with joy, in fighting the good fight of faith, and laying hold of eternal life. Surrounded with such a cloud of witnesses, learn to run with patience the race that is set before thee, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of faith. Precious Lord! in all things do thou have the pre-eminency.
Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
2Ch 24:27 Now [concerning] his sons, and the greatness of the burdens [laid] upon him, and the repairing of the house of God, behold, they [are] written in the story of the book of the kings. And Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.
Ver. 27. And the greatness of the burdens. ]. 2Ki 12:18 Not heavy enough to break his hard heart.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
burdens laid upon him. By the king of Syria (2Ki 12:18). repairing (verses: 2Ch 24:4-14).
behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6.
story = the commentary. See note on 2Ch 13:22, the only other place in which the word is found.
his son. Not so in Israel. There they set up whom they chose (1Ki 15:27; 1Ki 16:15, 1Ki 16:22). Here is seen Jehovah’s faithfulness, in “the sure mercies of David” (2Sa 7:16. Psa 89:34-36).
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
burdens: 2Ki 12:18
repairing: Heb. founding, 2Ch 24:13
story: or, commentary, 2Ch 9:29, 2Ch 16:11, 2Ch 20:34
Amaziah: 2Ch 25:1, 2Ki 12:21, 1Ch 3:12
Reciprocal: 2Ki 22:5 – to repair 2Ch 35:27 – deeds
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
2Ch 24:27. The greatness of the burdens laid upon him Either the severe prophecies uttered against him, of which one instance is recorded, and there might be others that are not recorded; or the great judgments of God upon him, both by the Syrians, 2Ch 24:23, and by great diseases, 2Ch 24:25.
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
24:27 Now [concerning] his sons, and the greatness of the burdens [laid] upon him, and the {r} repairing of the house of God, behold, they [are] written in the story of the book of the kings. And Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.
(r) Or, foundation.