Bible Commentary

But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying, 2. Shemaiah ] See 2Ch 12:5; 2Ch 12:15. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 1Ki 12:22]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (2) The Lord.Kings has God twice. The chronicler does not always avoid … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 11:2”

And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and Benjamin a hundred and fourscore thousand chosen [men], which were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam. 1. he gathered of] R.V. he assembled. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Ch. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 11:1”

And Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day. Verse 19. Israel rebelled] A few soft words, and the removal of a part of the oppressive taxes, (for they said, Ease thou SOMEWHAT the grievous servitude,) would have secured this people to the state, and prevented the shedding of a sea of human … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 10:19”

Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram that [was] over the tribute; and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. But king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to [his] chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. 18. Hadoram ] Called “Adoram” in the parallel passage (1Ki 12:18) and “Adoniram” (1Ki 4:6; 1Ki 5:14; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 10:18”

But [as for] the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them. [See comments on 1Ki 12:17]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible children = sons. dwelt in the cities of Judah. See note on 1Ki 12:17. Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics But as for: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 10:17”

And when all Israel [saw] that the king would not hearken unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? and [we have] none inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: [and] now, David, see to thine own house. So all Israel went to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 10:16”

So the king hearkened not unto the people: for the cause was of God, that the LORD might perform his word, which he spoke by the hand of Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat. 15. the cause was of God ] R.V. it was brought about of God. might perform ] R.V. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 10:15”

And answered them after the advice of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my father chastised you with whips, but I [will chastise you] with scorpions. 14. and answered them after the advice ] R.V. and spake to them after the counsel (as 1 Kin.). Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 10:14”

And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men, 13. answered them roughly ] It was difficult for the son of so powerful a king as Solomon to realise that there was any necessity for a soft answer. Solomon had put down Israelite discontent by driving Jeroboam into … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 10:13”

So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come again to me on the third day. [See comments on 1Ki 12:12]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible Rehoboam’s Folly. B. C. 975.       12 So Jeroboam and all the people came … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 10:12”