Bible Commentary

And nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city: for God did vex them with all adversity. 6. nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city ] R.V. they were broken in pieces, nation against nation, and city against city. Israel is meant. In the civil strife of the days of the Judges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 15:6”

And in those times [there was] no peace to him that went out, nor to him that came in, but great vexations [were] upon all the inhabitants of the countries. 5. vexations ] Rather, afflictions; cp. Act 12:1, “to vex (R.V. ‘to afflict’) certain of the Church.” of the countries ] R.V. of the lands. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 15:5”

But when they in their trouble did turn unto the LORD God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them. When they did turn, i.e. Israel, mentioned 2Ch 15:3. Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole But when they in their trouble did turn unto the Lord God of Israel,…. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 15:4”

Now for a long season Israel [hath been] without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law. 3. for a long season ] R.V. for long seasons. 2Ch 15:3-6 contain the reflections of the Chronicler himself on the whole previous course of Israelite history. Azariah’s own exhortation is continued in 2Ch 15:7. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 15:3”

And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD [is] with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you. Ch. 2Ch 15:1-15 (no parallel … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 15:2”

And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded: Oded is by some identified with Iddo, the prophet and historian of the two preceding reigns. In the Hebrew the two names differ very slightly. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible 2Ch 15:1-7 And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah. Dark … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 15:1”

They smote also the tents of cattle, and carried away sheep and camels in abundance, and returned to Jerusalem. 15. the tents of cattle ] These words seem to be corrupt, and it is probable that the original reading gave the name of some Arabian tribe. From a comparison of the LXX. here with the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 14:15”

And they smote all the cities round about Gerar; for the fear of the LORD came upon them: and they spoiled all the cities; for there was exceeding much spoil in them. 14. the fear of the Lord ] The Chronicler’s own phrase is “the fear of God” (2Ch 20:29). exceeding much spoil ] R.V. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 14:14”

And Asa and the people that [were] with him pursued them unto Gerar: and the Ethiopians were overthrown, that they could not recover themselves; for they were destroyed before the LORD, and before his host; and they carried away very much spoil. 13. Gerar ] Identified with Jerr, ruins three hours south of Gaza; cp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 14:13”

So the LORD smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled. 12. the Lord smote ] Cp. 2Ch 13:15. The use of The Name, Jehovah (translated The Lord), instead of the word “God” here and in 2Ch 14:13-14 is in favour of the suggestion that the Chronicler took this account from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 14:12”