2 Chronicles 19:1
2 Chronicles 19:1-3 (no parallel in Kings). The Reproof of Jehu the Prophet 1. _in peace_ i.e. in safety. LXX. (B) om. the phrase.... [ Continue Reading ]
2 Chronicles 19:1-3 (no parallel in Kings). The Reproof of Jehu the Prophet 1. _in peace_ i.e. in safety. LXX. (B) om. the phrase.... [ Continue Reading ]
_Jehu the son of Hanani_ He must have been an old man at this time for he had prophesied against Baasha (1 Kings 16:1), since whose time two kings had reigned in Israel, viz., Omri (12 years) and Ahab (22 years). _the ungodly_ R.V. THE WICKED. _and love them that hate the Lord_ Cp. Psalms 139:21-2... [ Continue Reading ]
_good things_ Cp. 2 Chronicles 12:12 (note). _taken away the groves_ R.V. PUT AWAY THE ASHEROTH (plur. of "Asherah"); cp. 2 Chronicles 17:6 (note).... [ Continue Reading ]
(no parallel in Kings). Jehoshaphat's Home Policy 4. _Beer-sheba_ Cp. note on 1 Chronicles 4:28. _brought them back_ Some further measures against idolatry seem to be meant.... [ Continue Reading ]
_and he set judges_ Cp. 2 Chronicles 19:11 "also the Levites shall be officers"; and Deuteronomy 16:18 "judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates." In the earliest days justice was administered in Israel, as among the Bedouin of to-day, probably by all heads of families and (in diff... [ Continue Reading ]
_Take heed_ R.V. CONSIDER. _who_is _with you in the judgment_ Render, AND HE IS WITH YOU IN GIVING JUDGMENT (cp. R.V. and mg.). The judges in deciding cases against the rich and powerful were to strengthen themselves with the thought "God is with us" ("Immanuel").... [ Continue Reading ]
_the chief of the fathers of Israel_ R.V. THE HEADS OF THE FATHERS" HOUSES OF ISRAEL. _for the judgment of the Lord, and for controversies_ By the first expression the Chronicler no doubt refers to matters regarding which some decision could be found in the Law of the Lord (i.e. the Pentateuch). Th... [ Continue Reading ]
_a perfect heart_ i.e. a heart undivided in its allegiance; cp. 1 Chronicles 12:38. The judges were not to attempt to combine the service of God with the taking of bribes.... [ Continue Reading ]
_And what cause soever shall come to you of your brethren_ R.V. AND WHENSOEVER ANY CONTROVERSY SHALL COME TO YOU FROM YOUR BRETHREN. _between blood and blood_ To decide between one kind of blood-shedding and another, i.e. between manslaughter and murder. Deuteronomy 17:8. _between law and commandm... [ Continue Reading ]
_Amariah_ Perhaps he who is mentioned 1 Chronicles 6:11 [5:37, _Heb_.]. _officers before you_ i.e. waiting to execute your instructions. _Deal courageously_ Render, BE STRONG AND WORK (as in Haggai 2:4). _shall be with the good_ R.V. BE WITH THE GOOD (a blessing rather than a promise).... [ Continue Reading ]