2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 24:1 Loosely adapted from 2 Kings 11:21, supplemented with the Chronicler’s own material (see 2 Chronicles 24:27). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 24:2 JOASH DID WHAT WAS RIGHT. See note on 2 Kings 12:2–3. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 24:3 GOT FOR HIM TWO WIVES. Jehoiada acts to ensure that the Davidic line will continue after being nearly destroyed by Athaliah. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 24:4 RESTORE. Athaliah and her family had defiled and damaged the temple (v. 2 Chronicles 24:7). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 24:5, 2 CHRONICLES 24:9 REPAIR THE HOUSE OF YOUR GOD. See note on 2 Kings 12:4–5. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 24:8 ALL THE PEOPLE REJOICED AND BROUGHT THEIR TAX. See 1 Chronicles 29:6. The Chronicler wants his readers to see God’s service at the temple not as a burden but as a joyful duty (see Exodus 36:2). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagN [ Continue Reading ]
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 24:14 The revival of temple worship lasted ALL THE DAYS OF JEHOIADA. After Jehoiada dies and is no longer there to guide him, Joash becomes spiritually unfaithful. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 24:15 Jehoiada’s burial AMONG THE KINGS is unique for a high priest. THE KING LISTENED TO THEM. Without Jehoiada’s influence, Joash follows evil advice. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 24:23 Judah’s defeat by the smaller Syrian army is a sign of divine judgment. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]