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2 Chronicles 34 - Introduction

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 34

This chapter begins with the good reign of Josiah, the reformation he made in the land, purging it from idolatry, 2 Chronicles 34:1, relates the orders he gave to repair the house of the Lord, which was accordingly done, 2 Chronicles 34:8, when the book of the law was found and brought to him, which greatly affected him, 2 Chronicles 34:12, upon which he deputed some persons to inquire of the Lord, who did of Huldah the prophetess, to whom she gave an answer, which they returned to the king, 2 Chronicles 34:20 and the chapter is concluded with an account of reading the book in the ears of all the people, and of the king, and then making a covenant with the Lord to serve him, 2 Chronicles 34:27.

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See also 2 Chronicles 34 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _JOSIAH REIGNS THIRTY-ONE YEARS. HE DESTROYS THE IDOLS, AND PURIFIES THE TEMPLE. HILKIAH THE PRIEST FINDS THE BOOK OF THE LAW IN THE TEMPLE, CONCERNING WHICH JOSIAH CONSULTS HULDAH THE PROPHETESS._...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    SUMMARY QUESTIONS LESSON TWENTY-FOUR 34-36 986. How old was Josiah when he became king? 987. Why refer to David as Josiah's father? 988. Describe Josiah's reformation. 989. Explain the referen...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XXXIV. THE REIGN OF JOSIAH (2 Chronicles 34-35). The history of Josiah, as related here, is in substantial agreement with the narrative of 2 Kings 22, 23 The main difference lies in the fact that the...

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

    _A.M. 3363. B.C. 641._ The general character of Josiah, 2Ch 34:1, 2 Chronicles 34:2. He roots out idolatry, 2 Chronicles 34:3. Repairs the temple, 2 Chronicles 34:8. Rends his clothes o

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Iosiah his good reigne. 3 He destroyeth Idolatry. 8 Hee taketh order for the repaire [IOSIAHS ZEALE.] of the Temple. 14 Hilkiah hauing found a booke of the Law, Iosiah sendeth to Huldah to inqu...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * The passover kept by Josiah. (1-19) Josiah slain in battle. (20-27)...

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