2 Chronicles 35 - Introduction
* The passover kept by Josiah. (1-19) Josiah slain in battle. (20-27)... [ Continue Reading ]
* The passover kept by Josiah. (1-19) Josiah slain in battle. (20-27)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-19 The destruction Josiah made of idolatry, was more largely related in the book of Kings. His solemnizing the passover is related here. The Lord's supper resembles the passover more than any other of the Jewish festivals; and the due observance of that ordinance, is a proof of growing piety and d... [ Continue Reading ]
20-27 The Scripture does not condemn Josiah's conduct in opposing Pharaoh. Yet Josiah seems to deserve blame for not inquiring of the Lord after he was warned; his death might be a rebuke for his rashness, but it was a judgment on a hypocritical and wicked people. He that lives a life of repentance,... [ Continue Reading ]