If we seek the lord he will strongly support us, but if we forsake him we come under his discipline. F6 and ellison rejected the mention of zerahs million man army in 2 chr. Sends to huram for artificers and materials, 2 chronicles 2. Therefore asa removed the high places that were dedicated to idols, but not the ones that were dedicated to the lord. They were divided by the translators of the septuagint and were entitled things left behind i. This fact, and other small details, make it plain that 1 kings describes the habitation of god and the intimate. Study 2 chronicles using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of 2 chronicles was likely written between 450 and 425 b. The romans used large quantities of incense for this purpose. We observed several things amiss in asas treaty with benhadad. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 chronicles and more. The blessing of god which manifestly rested at this time on the. Second chronicles 16 commentary old testament matthew. The book of 2 chronicles was originally one book with 1 chronicles in the hebrew text.
You can find the best commentary on 1 2 chronicles for you using the tools on the right side. This fact, and other small details, make it plain that 1 kings describes the habitation of god and the intimate fellowship of god with his people. We can see what it means to seek by looking at the returning priests 2 chronicles 11. The key to understanding any verse of scripture is context. It gives excellent background information on the books, human authors, major themes, who it was written to, and then individual verse comments. Asa cries to the lord, attacks the ethiopians, and gives them a total overthrow, 2 chronicles 14. The eyes of the lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth he governs the world in infinite wisdom, the creatures, and all their actions, are continually under his eye, and he exercises a most watchful providence over all those who sincerely commit themselves to his care, and depend upon him in welldoing, and will not fail to protect them.
You can find the best commentary on 12 chronicles for you using the tools on the right side. Dictionaries encyclopedias bible stories apocrypha books lexicons. Jan 02, 2020 the tradition is that 1 and 2 chronicles were written by ezra. Baasha coming up against judah, and building ramah, asa made a league with the king of syria, and hired him to make a diversion in his favour, and cause baasha to leave off building, which succeeded, 2 chronicles 16. In fact, there are nine mentions of asa seeking the lord in chapters 1416 of 2 chronicles. This chapter relates the death of abijah, and the succession of asa in his stead, 2 chronicles 14. When god is put first, and godly leaders stand against sin and idolatry, then the lord can even bring peace to them.
The two preceding reigns had favoured idolatry, but the young king had a will of his own, and inaugurated a religious revolution, with which and its happy results this passage deals. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. We may hence take occasion to bless god that we have plenty of bibles, and that they are, or may be, in all hands,that the book of the law and gospel is not lost, is not scarce,that. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 2 chronicles tyndale old testament commentaries book 11. These statements are obviously irreconcilable with that of our verse. This is a reference to the burning of spices, f1 an ancient custom designed to fill the atmosphere with sweet odors accompanying a funeral procession. Study resources text commentaries chuck smith 2 chronicles. Book of 2 chronicles matthew henrys bible commentary. The reproof which god sent him for it by a prophet, 2 chronicles 16. This mode of reckoning was, in all likelihood, generally followed in the book of the kings of judah and israel, the public annals of the time 2 chronicles 16. Literally, the good and the right, an expression defined in 2chronicles 14. First, ralph kleins inestimably brilliant on 1 chronicles. The danger of forsaking the lord 2 chronicles 1416. Here is a foolish treaty with benhadad king of syria, 2 chronicles 16.
An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of 2 chronicles taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. A plain and faithful reproof given to asa by a prophet of the lord, for making this league with baasha. Hiram king of tyre sends cedar and cypress and algum logs from lebanon to solomon to build the temple 2 chronicles 2. The mention in that verse of his might or prowess, and of the cities that he built, confirms the account in 2 chronicles 14 concerning his defensive measures and the invasion of zerah. Albert mohler daily resources integrating theology and culture from the president of sbc in kentucky. Puts the prophet who reproved him for it in prison, ver. Now hiram king of tyre sent messengers to david, and cedar trees, with masons and carpenters, to build him a house. Neither was more than a momentary arrest of the strong tide running in the opposite direction. Read 2 chronicles commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Instead of asking god for help and trusting him, asa devised his own plan.
This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. There is a wealth of information packed into this commentary. And third, mark bodas absolutely thrilling 1 2 chronicles in tyndales cornerstone biblical commentary. Verses 14 28 this whole paragraph we had, just as it is here related, 2 ki. Solomons reign,chapters 1 9 building the temple is his most important accomplishment. Commentary on 2 chronicles 1415 reign of asa tough. According to josephus f2, this army consisted of 900,000 foot, and 100,000 horsemen, and certain it is there were horsemen among them, 2 chronicles 16. About one hundred years separated hezekiahs restoration from josiah s. Enduring word bible commentary 2 chronicles chapter 14. Enduring word bible commentary 2 chronicles chapter 1. The holy bible book 14 2 chronicles kjv dramatized.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1, 2 chronicles. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on 2 chronicles chapters 10 to 36. If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then i will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land 2 chronicles 7. Huram sends him a favorable answer, and makes an agreement with him concerning the labor to be done, and the wages to be paid to his men, 2 chronicles 2. This is the holy book of 2 chronicles, known as the second book of the chronicles. Uzziah presumptuously disregarded gods word, which says that only the priests were to do this responsibility. He did that which was good and right in the eyes of the lord his god. He became arrogant, conceited, filled with inordinate selfesteem. Payne thought that, these figures must have included the whole population. A download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Book of 2 chronicles matthew henrys bible commentary concise.
Study guide for 2 chronicles 14 by david guzik blue letter bible. Division of the kingdom and the history of judah,chapters 10 36 reformations given prominence. This commentary has been through advanced checking. We can see what it means to pray by looking at hezekiah 2 chronicles 30.
He makes a great reformation in judah, and builds cities of defense, 2 chronicles 14. Still his character and life were not free from faults 2 chronicles 16. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Asa was son of abijah and grandson of maachah 2 chronicles 15. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary book 9 kindle edition by thompson, j. David guzik commentary on 2 chronicles 14 describes the righteous reign of king asa over judah, who gets delivered from the ethiopians. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. The number of strangers in the land, and how employed, 2 chronicles 2. Asa did that which was good and rightcompare 1 kings 15. Enduring word bible commentary 1 chronicles chapter 14. Study 2 chronicles 16 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The events of asas reign, from beginning to end, are written in the book of the kings of judah and israel.
A plain and faithful reproof was given to asa by a prophet of the lord, for making a league with syria. Read 2 chronicles commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. I have to be careful preparing a sermon every week. In christ is where we find the privilege of coming confidently into gods presence to ask his help. Study 2 chronicles 14 using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Asa was rehoboams grandson, and came to the throne when a young man.
Enduring word bible commentary 2 chronicles chapter 7. Study 2 chronicles 14 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. See 1 chronicles for more info on the introduction page there. Expository study of the kings of judah from 2 chronicles. Second chronicles 2 commentary old testament matthew. We can see what it means to turn by looking at hezekiah 2 chronicles 30. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of 2 chronicles in easy english.
In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of asa, baasha. Asa his son succeeded him as king, and in his days the country was at peace for ten years. Second, john jaricks 1 chronicles and 2 chronicles. Now solomon the son of david was strengthened in his kingdom, and the lord his god was with him and exalted him exceedingly. The danger of forsaking the lord 2 chronicles 1416 bible. Asa succeeds his father abijah, reigns piously, and has peace for ten years, 2 chronicles 14. And solomon spoke to all israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds, to the judges, and to every leader in all israel. The reprover was hanani the seer, the father of jehu, another prophet, whom we read of 1 kings 16.
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