Bible Commentary

And he was with them hid in the house of God six years: and Athaliah reigned over the land. 12. with them ] i.e. with Jehoiada and Jehoshabeath. In Kings “with her.” in the house of God ] “The chamber for beds” (in the palace?) was only a temporary hiding-place. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 22:12”

But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king’s sons that were slain, and put him and his nurse in a bedchamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of king Jehoram, the wife of Jehoiada the priest, (for she was the sister of Ahaziah,) hid him … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 22:11”

But when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal of the house of Judah. 10 12 (= 2Ki 11:1-3). The Reign of Athaliah 10. But when ] R.V. Now when. destroyed ] This is the reading of Kings and of the LXX. of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 22:10”

And he sought Ahaziah: and they caught him, (for he was hid in Samaria,) and brought him to Jehu: and when they had slain him, they buried him: Because, said they, he [is] the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart. So the house of Ahaziah had no power to keep … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 22:9”

And it came to pass, that, when Jehu was executing judgment upon the house of Ahab, and found the princes of Judah, and the sons of the brethren of Ahaziah, that ministered to Ahaziah, he slew them. 8. And it came to pass, that when and found that ministered to Ahaziah, he slew them ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 22:8”

And the destruction of Ahaziah was of God by coming to Joram: for when he was come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab. 7. destruction ] Rather, ruin, or downfall, LXX., . Ahaziah’s brethren fell with him (2Ch … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 22:7”

And he returned to be healed in Jezreel because of the wounds which were given him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria. And Azariah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of Ahab at Jezreel, because he was sick. 6. Jezreel ] A city … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 22:6”

He walked also after their counsel, and went with Jehoram the son of Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Syria at Ramoth-gilead: and the Syrians smote Joram. 5, 6 (= 2Ki 8:28-29). The Alliance with Jehoram of Israel 5. smote Joram ] R.V. wounded Joram (as 2 Kin.). Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 22:5”

Wherefore he did evil in the sight of the LORD like the house of Ahab: for they were his counselors after the death of his father to his destruction. 4. after the death of his father ] This phrase suggests that he acted as regent in his father’s lifetime during his father’s two years’ illness. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 22:4”

He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab: for his mother was his counselor to do wickedly. Verse 3. His mother was his counsellor] Athaliah, the wicked daughter of a wicked parent, and the wicked spouse of an unprincipled king. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible Being a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 22:3”