Bible Commentary

And the battle increased that day: howbeit the king of Israel stayed [himself] up in [his] chariot against the Syrians until the even: and about the time of the sun going down he died. 34. stayed himself up in his chariot ] 1 Kin. was stayed up. The expression in Chron. probably means that Ahab … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 18:34”

And a [certain] man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: therefore he said to his chariot man, Turn thine hand, that thou mayest carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. 33. And a certain man drew a bow ] Render, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 18:33”

For it came to pass, that, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back again from pursuing him. [See comments on 2Ch 18:2]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible from pursuing him: Heb. from after him, 1Ki 22:33 Reciprocal: 2Ch 19:1 – in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 18:32”

And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, It [is] the king of Israel. Therefore they compassed about him to fight: but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him; and God moved them [to depart] from him. 31. saw Jehoshaphat to fight ] Render, saw Jehoshaphat, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 18:31”

Now the king of Syria had commanded the captains of the chariots that [were] with him, saying, Fight ye not with small or great, save only with the king of Israel. 30. the captains of the chariots that were with him ] R.V. the captains of his chariots. Thirty-two in number (1 Kin.). While the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 18:30”

And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and will go to the battle; but put thou on thy robes. So the king of Israel disguised himself; and they went to the battle. 28 34 (= 1Ki 22:29-37). The Death of Ahab at Ramoth-Gilead 29. I will disguise myself ] Ahab’s … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 18:29”

So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead. [See comments on 2Ch 18:2]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible Ahab Slain in Battle. B. C. 897.       28 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.   … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 18:28”

And Micaiah said, If thou certainly return in peace, [then] hath not the LORD spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, all ye people. 27. If thou certainly return in peace ] R.V. If thou return at all in peace (so 1 Kin.). Hearken, all ye people ] R.V. Hear, ye peoples, all of you. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 18:27”

And say, Thus saith the king, Put this [fellow] in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace. 26. bread of affliction water of affliction ] Cp. Eze 4:9-11. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 2Ch 18:2]. Fuente: John … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 18:26”

Then the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king’s son; 25. carry him back ] Micaiah is not to accompany the expedition, having foretold its failure. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 2Ch 18:25-27 Then the king … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 18:25”