Bible Commentary

And the fear of God was on all the kingdoms of [those] countries, when they had heard that the LORD fought against the enemies of Israel. 29. was on all ] Rather, came upon all; cp. 2Ch 14:14; 2Ch 17:10. the kingdoms of those countries ] R.V. the kingdoms of the countries (a characteristic phrase … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 20:29”

And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto the house of the LORD. 2Ch 20:28 Every one helped to destroy another. Mutual destruction As we look upon the world at large, how do we see men occupied but as destroying one another! This is a marked character of the lower and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 20:28”

Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, and Jehoshaphat in the forefront of them, to go again to Jerusalem with joy; for the LORD had made them to rejoice over their enemies. 27. with joy ] Rather, with rejoicing; cp. 2Ch 20:28. LXX., . Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 20:27”

And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day. 26 30 (no parallel in Kings). The Sequel of the Deliverance 26. valley of Berachah ] A wdi Bereikt south … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 20:26”

And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 20:25”

And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they [were] dead bodies fallen to the earth, and none escaped. 24. toward the watch tower ] R.V. to the watch-tower. This tower may have been one of the castles mentioned in 2Ch 17:12. unto the multitude … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 20:24”

For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy [them]: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. 23. For the children of Ammon ] Render, And the children of Ammon. The sudden attack … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 20:23”

And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten. 22. the Lord set ambushments ] R.V. the LORD set liers in wait. All that is meant by this is that the Lord suggested … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 20:22”

And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy [endureth] forever. 21. consulted ] R.V. taken counsel. singers unto the Lord, and that should praise ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 20:21”

And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper. 20 25 (no parallel … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 20:20”