Bible Commentary

And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these [were] the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel. 2 4 (no parallel in Kings). The Names and the Fate of the other Sons of Jehoshaphat 2. brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat ] It was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 21:2”

Now Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. And Jehoram his son reigned in his stead. Ch. 2Ch 21:1 (= 1Ki 22:50). Jehoshaphat succeeded by Jehoram Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Jehorams sole reign now began. (See 2Ki 8:16 note). His eight years … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 21:1”

Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the LORD hath broken thy works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish. 37. Mareshah ] Cp. 2Ch 11:8 (note); 2Ch 14:10. hath broken ] R.V. hath destroyed. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 20:37”

And he joined himself with him to make ships to go to Tarshish: and they made the ships in Ezion-geber. 36. ships to go to Tarshish ] In Kings, ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir: cp. 2Ch 9:21 (= 1Ki 10:22), note. In both passages the reading of Kings, “ships (or ‘navy’) of Tarshish,” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 20:36”

And after this did Jehoshaphat king of Judah join himself with Ahaziah king of Israel, who did very wickedly: 35. who did very wickedly ] R.V. the same did very wickedly. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 35 37 (cp. 1Ki 22:48-49). The Destruction of Jehoshaphat’s Fleet The Chronicler gives an account of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 20:35”

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they [are] written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, who [is] mentioned in the book of the kings of Israel. 34. in the book of Jehu ] R.V. in the history of Jehu. Jehu ] See 2Ch 19:2 (note). who … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 20:34”

Howbeit the high places were not taken away: for as yet the people had not prepared their hearts unto the God of their fathers. 33. the high places ] Cp. 2Ch 15:17, note. for as yet the people had not prepared their hearts ] R.V. neither as yet had the people set their hearts; cp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 20:33”

And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and departed not from it, doing [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD. 32. departed not ] R.V. turned not aside. in the sight ] R.V. in the eyes. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 32. walked in the way … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 20:32”

And Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah: [he was] thirty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name [was] Azubah the daughter of Shilhi. 31. reigned over Judah ] In Kings, began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 20:31”

So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about. 2Ch 20:30-34 So the reign of Jehoshaphat was quiet. The character of Jehoshaphat I. Jehoshaphat is not unlike Hezekiah and Josiah. II. His personal character seems to have had very distinctive features in it. III. He was distinguished for his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 20:30”