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2 Chronicles 17 - Introduction

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 17

This chapter relates the accession of Jehoshaphat to the throne, his settlement on it, his piety, and reformation in religion, 2 Chronicles 17:1, his care to instruct the people in the law of God, 2 Chronicles 17:7, the respect shown him by neighbouring nations, 2 Chronicles 17:10, the fortified places of his kingdom, his numerous forces and mighty men at the head of them, 2 Chronicles 17:12.

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See also 2 Chronicles 17 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    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...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _JEHOSAPHAT, THE SON OF ASA, REIGNS WELL AND PROSPEROUSLY. HE SENDS PRIESTS AND LEVITES TO INSTRUCT THE PEOPLE IN THE LAW. HIS GREATNESS, CAPTAINS, AND ARMIES._ _Before Christ 914._...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    SUMMARY QUESTIONS LESSON EIGHTEEN. 15-17 656. Who was Azariah? How was he moved to do his work? 657. What promise and warning are detailed in 2 Chronicles 15:2? 658. How does Azariah summarize I...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:5 tabernacle (a-21) _ Mishkan_ . see Exodus 25:9 ....

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XVII. JEHOSHAPHAT (2 Chronicles 17-20). PROPHETIC MINISTRY OF MICAH THE SON OF IMLAH AND JEHU THE SON OF HANANI. Jehoshaphat labours to strengthen his realm internally and externally. This entire c...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 3090. B.C. 914._ Jehoshaphat is established in his kingdom, 2 Chronicles 17:1. His piety, 2 Chronicles 17:4. He sends Levites to teach Judah, 2 Chronicles 17:7. His influence over h

  • KJV Original Language Details

    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....

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * The danger and distress of Judah. (1-13) Jahaziel's prophecy of victory. (14-19) The thanksgiving of Judah. (20-30) Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahaziah. (31-37)...

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