Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 35:2
And he set the priests in their charges, and encouraged them to the service of the house of the LORD,
2. in their charges ] i.e. at their duties.
encouraged them ] As Hezekiah had done; cp. 2Ch 29:5-11; 2Ch 30:22.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
2Ch 35:2
And encouraged them.
Cheer up, my comrades
The first thing is to get every man into his proper place; the next thing is for every man to have a good spirit in his present place so as to occupy it worthily. At this time it shall not be my business to arrange you, but assuming that it is well for you to keep where you are, my object shall be to encourage you to do your work for the Lord without being cast down. I will speak–
I. To those who think they can do nothing.
II. To workers who are laid aside.
III. To those who are much discouraged because they have but small talent.
IV. To workers who are under great difficulties.
V. To those who are not appreciated.
VI. To those who are discouraged because they have had so little success. (C. H. Spurgeon.)
Encouragement
I never should have reached success, Lord Beaconsfield once wrote, had it not been for one woman who, in the darkest hour, believed I could win, and cheered me on.
Fuente: Biblical Illustrator Edited by Joseph S. Exell
And he set the priests in their charges,…. In their offices, and in their proper places, to execute them:
and encouraged them to the service of the house of the Lord; to attend it with cheerfulness and constancy, and do it according to the will of God, promising his favour and protection.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(2) Set the priests in their charges.Literally, over their wards (2Ch. 8:14). The king appointed them to discharge their proper duties in connection with the rite.
Encouraged them.By exhortation and instruction. (See an instance in 2Ch. 29:5 seq.)
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
2. Set the priests in their charges Arranged them according to their several divisions, or classes, and indicated the duties for which each class would be held responsible.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
First; the ministry of the priests and Levites being arranged, we find the placing the ark, taking up the most important concern, as preparatory to the service. Jesus must be first beheld in the believer’s view, as the grand object of all, – the altar, the sacrifice, and the priests; for it is by virtue of him, and his all-atoning offering, we draw nigh to God.
Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
2Ch 35:2 And he set the priests in their charges, and encouraged them to the service of the house of the LORD,
Ver. 2. And he set the priests in their charges. ] His idolatrous predecessors had put all out of order; and perhaps had made some priests that were not of the tribe of Levi, as Jeroboam had done.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
he set the priests, &c. This passover is interesting from the succinct description of its observance.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
charges: 2Ch 23:8, 2Ch 23:18, 2Ch 31:2, Num 18:5-7, 1Ch 24:1-31, Ezr 6:18
encouraged: 2Ch 29:5-11, 2Ch 31:2, 1Ch 22:19
Reciprocal: Jos 3:8 – command 2Ki 12:4 – said to the priests