Bible Commentary

And there came a writing to him from Elijah the prophet, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of David thy father, Because thou hast not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat thy father, nor in the ways of Asa king of Judah, 12. a writing ] This is the only place in which any writing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 21:12”

Moreover he made high places in the mountains of Judah, and caused the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication, and compelled Judah [thereto]. 11 15 (not in Kings). Jehoram’s Sins and Elijah’s written Denunciation 11. in the mountains ] So Pesh., but LXX. The difference between the two readings in Heb. is very small. caused … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 21:11”

So the Edomites revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. The same time [also] did Libnah revolt from under his hand; because he had forsaken the LORD God of his fathers. 10. The same time also did Libnah revolt ] R.V. Then did Libnah revolt at the same time. The exact position … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 21:10”

Then Jehoram went forth with his princes, and all his chariots with him: and he rose up by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him in, and the captains of the chariots. 9. Then Jehoram went forth ] R.V. Then Jehoram passed over. The Heb. root rendered “pass over” means ( a) to pass … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 21:9”

In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king. 8 10 (= 2Ki 8:20-22). The Revolt of Edom 8. from under the dominion ] R.V. from under the hand (as 2 Kin.). made themselves a king ] R.V. made a king over themselves (as 2 Kin.). Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 21:8”

Howbeit the LORD would not destroy the house of David, because of the covenant that he had made with David, and as he promised to give a light to him and to his sons forever. 7. the house of David ] In 2 Kin. Judah, a term sparingly used in Chron.; cp. 2Ch 11:3 (note). … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 21:7”

And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, like as did the house of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he wrought [that which was] evil in the eyes of the LORD. 5 7 (= 2Ki 8:17-19). The Character of Jehoram’s Reign 6. like as did ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 21:6”

Jehoram [was] thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. Of this, and 2Ch 21:6-10, See Poole “2Ki 8:17“. Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole Ver. 5-10. Jehoram was thirty two years old,…. Of these verses, [See comments on 2Ki 8:17] [See … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 21:5”

Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and [divers] also of the princes of Israel. 4. to the kingdom ] R.V. over the kingdom. he strengthened himself, and slew ] R.V. and had strengthened himself, he slew. For “strengthened … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 21:4”

And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram; because he [was] the firstborn. 3. their father gave them ] Rehoboam did the same; 2Ch 11:23. precious things ] Heb. migdnth; cp. 2Ch 32:23 (“presents,” A.V.; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 21:3”