Bible Commentary

After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced cities, and thought to win them for himself. 1. After these things, and the establishment thereof] R.V. After these things, and this faithfulness. The phrase is a Hendiadys and stands for, “After these faithful … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 32:1”

And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did [it] with all his heart, and prospered. Verse 21. He did it with all his heart] In every respect he was a thoroughly excellent man, saw … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 31:21”

And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought [that which was] good and right and truth before the LORD his God. 20. and truth ] R.V. and faithful. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 2Ch 31:20-21 And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good. Hezekiah-an example for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 31:20”

Also of the sons of Aaron the priests, [which were] in the fields of the suburbs of their cities, in every several city, the men that were expressed by name, to give portions to all the males among the priests, and to all that were reckoned by genealogies among the Levites. 19. also of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 31:19”

And to the genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation: for in their set office they sanctified themselves in holiness: 18. and to the genealogy of all their little ones ] Render with R.V. mg. even to give to them that were reckoned by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 31:18”

Both to the genealogy of the priests by the house of their fathers, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their charges by their courses; 17. both to the genealogy of the priests by the house of their fathers ] R.V. and them that were reckoned by genealogy of the priests by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 31:17”

Beside their genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, [even] unto every one that entereth into the house of the LORD, his daily portion for their service in their charges according to their courses; 16. beside their genealogy of males ] R.V. beside them that were reckoned by genealogy of males. even unto … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 31:16”

And next him [were] Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, in [their] set office, to give to their brethren by courses, as well to the great as to the small: 15. next him ] R.V. under him. in the cities ] The persons mentioned in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 31:15”

And Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter toward the east, [was] over the freewill offerings of God, to distribute the oblations of the LORD, and the most holy things. 14. toward the east ] R.V. at the east gate. the most holy things] To this class belonged the shewbread (Lev 24:9), the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 31:14”

And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, [were] overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God. 13. at the commandment ] R.V. by the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 31:13”