Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.
Ver. 5. And he had riches and honour in abundance.] Herein he came near unto Solomon in his greatest flourish.
PRESENTS - i. e. “free-will offerings,” in addition to the regular taxes. See 1 Samuel 10:27....
2. REFORMATION UNDER JEHOSHAPHAT CHAPTER 17 Jehoshaphat's Reformation and Increase _ 1. The Lord was with Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 17:1)_ 2. The revival under his reign (2 Chronicles 17:6) 3. His...
2 Chronicles 17:1 to 2 Chronicles 20:37. THE REIGN OF JEHOSHAPHAT. This section is, in the main, from the hand of the Chronicler, whose spirit and aim are visible throughout; he has utilised all the i...
BROUGHT... PRESENTS. In token of subjection and loyalty at beginning of reign (1 Samuel 10:27; 1 Kings 10:25)....
_bought … presents_ Probably congratulatory gifts at his accession; cp. 1 Samuel 10:27. _riches and honour_ Cp. 2 Chronicles 18:1....
5. THE REIGN OF JEHOSHAPHAT (17-21:3) TEXT 2 Chronicles 17:1. And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel. 2. And he placed forces in all the fortified citie...
_THEREFORE THE LORD STABLISHED THE KINGDOM IN HIS HAND; AND ALL JUDAH BROUGHT TO JEHOSHAPHAT PRESENTS; AND HE HAD RICHES AND HONOUR IN ABUNDANCE._ All Judah brought ... presents. This was customary w...
REIGN OF JEHOSHAPHAT An account of a mission of Levites to teach the Law, and of the king's army. The particulars of Jehoshaphat's reign here given are additional to those contained in 1 Kings 22:41...
2 CHRONICLES: GOD DESIRES LOYAL PEOPLE The *Kingdom called Judah 2 CHRONICLES CHAPTER S 10 TO 36 _IAN MACKERVOY_ CHAPTER 17 JEHOSHAPHAT MAKES A GOOD START – 2 CHRONICLES 17:1-11 v
THEREFORE. — _And_ (so “also,” “so that,” in 2 Chronicles 17:7; 2 Chronicles 17:10). THE LORD STABLISHED THE KINGDOM IN HIS HAND. — Comp. 2 Kings 14:5. PRESENTS. — _Minchah._ T
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JEHOSHAPHAT-THE DOCTRINE OF NONRESISTANCE 2 Chronicles 17:1; 2 Chronicles 18:1; 2 Chronicles 19:1;...
With the accession of Jehoshaphat a period of definite reformation for Judah commenced. In this chapter we have, first, the account of his own relationship to God, and the resulting blessing that came...
_Presents, as was customary, (1 K. x. 27,) or tribute. C._...
And Reader! do observe how the Lord's blessing is sure to accompany such conduct. Our God will never be backward; but be always before hand in rewarding the services of his creatures. Though he needs...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 17 THROUGH 20. Jehoshaphat, his son succeeds him, and begins his reign by walking faithfully with God. He strengthened his kingdom against Israel, an enemy mo...
THEREFORE THE LORD STABLISHED THE KINGDOM IN HIS HAND,.... Piety is the best prop of government; the throne is best supported and established by truth, righteousness, and mercy; by the exercise of the...
_Therefore the Lord established the kingdom in his hand_ Those stand firm that have the presence of God with them. _If the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us_, that will _stablish the work of our h...
1 Iehoshaphat succeeding Asa, reigneth well, and prospereth. 7 He sendeth Leuites with the Princes to teach Iudah. 10 His enemies being terrified by God, some of them bring him presents and tribute....
Therefore the Lord established the kingdom in his hand, 2 Kings 14:5; AND ALL JUDAH BROUGHT TO JEHOSHAPHAT PRESENTS, as was customary at the beginning of a new king's reign; AND HE HAD RICHES AND HONO...
Jehoshaphat's Piety....
THE REIGN OF JEHOSHAPHAT (vv.1-19) Asa's son Jehoshaphat, at the beginning of his reign, strengthened himself against Israel (v.1). This was a wise move because Israel was still in a state of idola...
BROUGHT: _ Heb._ gave...
JUDAH BROUGHT TO JEHOSHAPHAT PRESENTS; as subjects in those times and places used to do to their kings, as a token of their respect and subjection to them. See 1 SAMUEL 10:27 1 KINGS 10:25 2 CHRONICLE...
2 Chronicles 17:5 LORD H3068 established H3559 (H8686) kingdom H4467 hand H3027 Judah H3063 gave H5414 (H8799
2 Chronicles 17:3 I. It is an unspeakable blessing to have been born in the line of a Christian parentage. Much more than godly instruction and example is involved in the blessing. By a mysterious law...
CONTENTS: Accession of Jehoshaphat and his growing power. CHARACTERS: God, Jehoshaphat. CONCLUSION: True religion and obedience to God are the best friends to outward prosperity. KEY WORD: Obedienc...
2 Chronicles 17:7. _Sent to his princes to teach._ Illustrious men have often engaged in these sacred services on special occasions. David, Jonathan his learned uncle, and the kings or princes of Isra...
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead. THE CONDITIONS OF NATIONAL PROSPERITY This chapter shows-- I. That true religion is the basis of the State; and that wherever it prospers there the Sta...
CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter is peculiar to the writer of Chronicles. Jehoshaphat becoming king takes measures for defence of his kingdom (2 Chronicles 17:1); in consequence grows in power (2 Chronic...
EXPOSITION To the contents of this chapter, and to the reign of Jehoshaphat, which occupies this and the following three chapters, the Book of Kings furnishes as yet no parallel. All that it has to sa...
At his death his son Jehoshaphat took over the throne. Jehoshaphat was a very good king and God strengthened him. The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David...
1 Kings 10:25; 1 Kings 10:27; 1 Kings 4:21; 1 Kings 9:4; 1 Kings 9:5;...
Brought presents — As subjects in those times used to do to their kings, as a token of their respect and subjection to them....