CONTENTS We arrive now in the history of the Chronicles of the kings of Judah to the record concerning Jehoshaphat the son of Asa. He hath a prosperous reign. He appointeth teachers in Judah. An account of his greatness.... [ Continue Reading ]
The account here given of Jeoshaphat's prudence in strengthening himself in his kingdom, is far less interesting than what is said of him, of his walking in the counsel of the Lord. The most lovely feature in every character is that of grace. How truly becoming is it; since we owe everything we have... [ Continue Reading ]
And Reader! do observe how the Lord's blessing is sure to accompany such conduct. Our God will never be backward; but be always before hand in rewarding the services of his creatures. Though he needs nothing from them, and indeed strictly speaking it is of his own they offer, yet he is graciously pl... [ Continue Reading ]
I do not recollect a more beautiful representation given of any of the kings of Israel anywhere, than what is here given of Jehoshaphat in his sending forth teachers to bring his subjects acquainted with the law of the Lord. The teachers also are highly spoken of, in that when they went forth to ins... [ Continue Reading ]
It plainly proves how much the Lord approved of Jehoshaphat's instructing the people, for he suffered no interruption to the pious work to take place from the nations around.... [ Continue Reading ]
It is more than probable these presents were to preserve peace, for the greatness of Jehoshaphat made him formidable, and the fear of the Lord had fallen upon the countries around.... [ Continue Reading ]
When we behold Jehoshaphat, and his court, and army, his teachers, among the princes and the schools, which he had established through his kingdom, we are led to conclude that Judah, during his reign must have been in a state of great happiness and prosperity. That sweet song which David sung in his... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS IT is highly gratifying in the perusal of the word of God, when we behold his servants zealous for his honor, and making his glory the first object of their concern. And however, in different ages of the church, and under the different dispensations of the Old Testament scripture or the... [ Continue Reading ]