Bible Commentary

And what cause soever shall come to you of your brethren that dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and judgments, ye shall even warn them that they trespass not against the LORD, and [so] wrath come upon you, and upon your brethren: this do, and ye shall not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 19:10”

And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart. 9. a perfect heart ] i.e. a heart undivided in its allegiance; cp. 1Ch 12:38. The judges were not to attempt to combine the service of God with the taking of bribes. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 19:9”

Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and [of] the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem. 8. the chief of the fathers of Israel ] R.V. the heads of the fathers’ houses of Israel. for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 19:8”

Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do [it]: for [there is] no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts. 2Ch 19:7 Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Jehoshaphat reproved I. His sin. This was– 1. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 19:7”

And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who [is] with you in the judgment. 6. Take heed ] R.V. Consider. who is with you in the judgment ] Render, and He is with you in giving judgment (cp. R.V. and mg.). The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 19:6”

And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city, 5. and he set judges ] Cp. 2Ch 19:11 “also the Levites shall be officers”; and Deu 16:18 “judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates.” In the earliest days justice was administered in Israel, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 19:5”

And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the people from Beer-sheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back unto the LORD God of their fathers. 4 11 (no parallel in Kings). Jehoshaphat’s Home Policy 4. Beer-sheba ] Cp. note on 1Ch 4:28. brought them back ] Some further measures against idolatry … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 19:4”

Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God. 3. good things ] Cp. 2Ch 12:12 (note). taken away the groves ] R.V. put away the Asheroth (plur. of “Asherah”); cp. 2Ch 17:6 (note). Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 19:3”

And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore [is] wrath upon thee from before the LORD. 2. Jehu the son of Hanani ] He must have been an old man at this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 19:2”

And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem. Ch. 2Ch 19:1-3 (no parallel in Kings). The Reproof of Jehu the Prophet 1. in peace ] i.e. in safety. LXX. (B) om. the phrase. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Jehoshaphat … returned to his house in peace … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 19:1”