Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 28:12
Then certain of the heads of the children of Ephraim, Azariah the son of Johanan, Berechiah the son of Meshillemoth, and Jehizkiah the son of Shallum, and Amasa the son of Hadlai, stood up against them that came from the war,
Ephraim is used herein the generic sense so common in the prophets, as synonymous with the ten tribes.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Then certain of the heads of the children of Ephraim,…. Of the principal men of the ten tribes, whose names follow:
Azariah the son of Johanan, Berechiah the son of Meshillemoth, and Jehizkiah the son of Shallum, and Amasa the son of Hadlai, stood up against them that came from the war; who were bringing the captives and spoils to Samaria; but these princes, being influenced by what the prophet said, hindered their proceeding any further.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(12) Children of Ephraim.The ten tribes, as a political whole, are often designated as Ephraim by the prophets of that age, e.g., Hosea and Isaiah.
Stood up against.The Hebrew phrase usually means opposed; here confronted or came before those who were coming from the host.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
I feel delight in the perusal of those verses in that they plainly manifest the grace of the Lord had not totally departed from Israel. Certain persons among them still felt the sovereign grace of the Lord. How precious is it to behold that in the worst of times, there is (as the apostle expresses it) a remnant according to the election of grace. Rom 11:5 .
Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
2Ch 28:12 Then certain of the heads of the children of Ephraim, Azariah the son of Johanan, Berechiah the son of Meshillemoth, and Jehizkiah the son of Shallum, and Amasa the son of Hadlai, stood up against them that came from the war,
Ver. 12. Then certain of the heads. ] So mightily did the word of God in the mouth of this one prophet work upon them; although he used not the Lord’s name unto them, because he thought them, saith Jerome, for their idolatries, unworthy.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
certain = men. Hebrew. ‘enosh. App-14.
heads. Not the king.
Johanan. Should be Jehohanan.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
a Wicked Kings Blind Folly
2Ch 28:12-27
This sending of the captives home, clothed, shod, and anointed was a beautiful act, and anticipates the spirit of Christianity. This is the true way of making and maintaining peace. Magnanimity is, after all, the best solvent of national hatred, and lays the foundations of enduring brotherhood. The Edomites and Philistines smote Judah and weakened it, but they were only the instruments. We are distinctly told that the Lord brought Israel low, 2Ch 28:19. The relief bought from the king of Assyria at so great a sacrifice secured a temporary respite. See 2Ki 16:7-9. In the end, however, it only added to his distress, 2Ch 28:20. None can help the man who has forfeited the help of God. If He is against us, who can be for us!
The more distressed Ahaz was, the more he trespassed. See Isa 1:5-6. With blind infatuation he went step by step farther from God, sacrificed to the gods of Damascus, and offered wanton insult to Gods house. The detestation of the people was evidenced in their treatment of his remains. See Pro 10:7.
Fuente: F.B. Meyer’s Through the Bible Commentary
the heads: 1Ch 28:1
stood up: Jer 26:6
Reciprocal: 2Ch 28:15 – expressed by name Isa 7:2 – is confederate with Jer 22:11 – Shallum
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
28:12 Then certain of the heads of the children of {g} Ephraim, Azariah the son of Johanan, Berechiah the son of Meshillemoth, and Jehizkiah the son of Shallum, and Amasa the son of Hadlai, stood up against them that came from the war,
(g) Which tribe was now greatest and had most authority.