Bible Commentary

And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valor, [were] in Jerusalem. 13. much business ] R.V. many works. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 13. He had much business in the cities] He kept the people constantly employed; they had wages … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 17:13”

And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store. 12. castles ] Heb. brniyyth; cp. 2Ch 27:4 (same word); and 2Ch 26:10 (“towers”). Such small castles or towers lie scattered along the pilgrim-road from Damascus to Mecca at the present day to make the way safe. cities of store … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 17:12”

Also [some] of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats. 11. tribute silver ] R.V. silver for tribute. the Arabians ] Cp. 2Ch 21:16. flocks ] Cp. 2Ki 3:4. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 17:11”

And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that [were] round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. 10 13 (no parallel in 1 Kin.). The Greatness of Jehoshaphat 10. the fear of the Lord ] Cp. Gen 35:5. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 17:10”

And they taught in Judah, and [had] the book of the law of the LORD with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people. 9. and had the book ] R.V. having the book. The Chronicler no doubt means by this the Pentateuch as we have it, but in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 17:9”

And with them [he sent] Levites, [even] Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests. 2Ch 17:8 And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat. The great companionship I. Jehoshaphat secured the great companionship by following true example. Because he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 17:8”

Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, [even] to Ben-hail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah. 7 9 (no parallel in 1 Kin.). Jehoshaphat’s Provision for Teaching the Law 7. he sent to his princes to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 17:7”

And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah. 6. moreover he took away ] R.V. and furthermore he took away. In 2Ch 20:33 = 1Ki 22:43 it is said that the high places were not taken away. Cp. what … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 17:6”

Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honor in abundance. 5. bought presents ] Probably congratulatory gifts at his accession; cp. 1Sa 10:27. riches and honour ] Cp. 2Ch 18:1. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Presents – i. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 17:5”

But sought to the [LORD] God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel. 4. to the Lord God of his father ] R.V. to the God of his father. The Chronicler frequently avoids introducing the name Jehovah (rendered Lord in A.V.) in places where it might be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 17:4”