The interpretation commentary series is a modern treatment of the scriptures designed to help preachers better communicate the bible. In all dangers, public or personal, our first business should be to seek help from god. The kings focused on the northern kingdom, israel, and this book 1 and 2 chronicles focuses on the southern kingdom, judah. Ammon, and with them other beside the ammonitessupposed to be rather the name of a certain people called mohammonim or mehunim 2 chronicles 26. These theologically rich books contain principles that remain as relevant for the people of god today as they were for the people of god then. Great and small, male and female, seek the lord, 2 chronicles 20. Adam clarke commentary 2 chronicles 20 sermonindex. Adam clarkes bible commentary 2 chronicles 20 2 chronicles 19 2 chronicles. The chronicles describe especially the kingdom of judah. Many find its complex history unfamiliar and assume that it is irrelevant for contemporary life. The example of godly king jehoshaphat teaches us the principles of believing on god and seeing him work in desperate times.
A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of 2 chronicles in easy english. Adam clarkes bible commentary 2 chronicles 20 2 chronicles 19 2 chronicles 21. The chronicler expounds the bible as he knows it, skillfully weaving his commentary into the linear text of israels history. The books of chronicles are part of the writings of hebrew scripture and are named divrei hayamim which means the words of the days or the journal. In this volume, tuell tackles 1 and 2 chronicles, which st. This presents a potentially serious problem because it results in our failing to think through his sovereigntys practical aspects to our personal situations. The assurance which god, by a prophet, immediately gave them of victory v. Apr 30, 2020 this message inspired a 3minute video, produced by desiring god in 2017, called ambush satan with song. Believe in the lord your god, so shall ye be established. Read 2 chronicles 20 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the. Expository study of the kings of judah from 2 chronicles.
Study the bible online using commentary on 2 chronicles 20 and more. To grasp the significance of chronicles for our times, we must first understand its original meaning. Sometimes he prevents danger from even arising on the horizon of our lives. Verse 12 wilt thou not judge them that is, thou wilt inflict deserved punishment upon them. In the hebrew listing of old testament books, 1 and 2 chronicles were regarded as one book.
Read 2 chronicles 20 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Nov 24, 2017 the second book of chronicles chapter 20 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. It measured thirtyfive feet by thirtyfive, and in height seventeen and a haft feet. So it is true that a number of passages in these genealogies are of very ancient origin, not mentioned in the other books of the old testament. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on 2 chronicles chapters 10 to 36. Thats right, the first third of this book is a whole bunch of ancient namedropping and figuring out who begat who.
Like the books of kings, this is a historical book. The spirit of prophecy came upon a levite in the midst of the congregation. There are three ways that god protects his people from danger. Jerome claimed held the meaning of the whole of sacred history. Whats new sermon illustrations faqs daily bible reading.
King james version 1 it came to pass after this also, that the children of moab, and the children of ammon, and with them other beside the ammonites, came against jehoshaphat to battle. The moabites, ammonites, and edomites, invade judah, 2 chronicles 20. The pious course he took for their safety, by fasting, and praying, and seeking god v. The books of 1 and 2 chronicles bring a divine word of healing and reaffirm the hope of restoration to a nation that needed to regain its footing in gods promises and to reshape its life before god. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. The chronicler lets us know that god is happy with solomon and that everyone in israel is faithful to him. Commentaries on second chronicles 20 read second chronicles 20.
And his mothers name was jehoaddan of jerusalem 2 and he did that which was right in the sight of the lord, but not with a perfect heart 3 now it came to pass, when the kingdom was established to him, that he slew his. It happened after this that the people of moab with the people of ammon, and others with them besides the ammonites, came to battle against jehoshaphat. This outline of 1 chronicles and outline of 2 chronicles will hopefully help you as you look to discover god in the pages of scripture. He laid waste the land of the ammonites and went to rabbah and besieged it, but david remained in jerusalem. Other times he allows the danger to attack, and gives us the victory so that we live on and. The targum starts this is the book of genealogies, the chronicles from days of antiquity emphasizing the enormous historical scope of the book as it reached from adam to the establishment of the. David assembled all the princes of israelthat is, the representatives of the people, the leading men of the kingdom, who are enumerated in this verse according to their respective rank or degree of authority. Delivered sunday, march 16, 2003 at bethany bible church. Some modern scholars proposed that chronicles is a midrash, or traditional jewish commentary, on genesiskings, but again this is. The books of chronicles are part of the writings of hebrew scripture and are named divrei hayamim which means the words of the days or the. This message inspired a 3minute video, produced by desiring god in 2017, called ambush satan with song. The author was more concerned with telling the story of davids descendants, who reigned over judah, than with the history of the. It has subdivisions of moab invades judah, jehoshaphat prays for deliverance, jahaziel. In the christian bible, the books commonly referred to as 1 chronicles and 2 chronicles, or first chronicles and second chronicles generally follow the two books of kings, and precede ezranehemiah.
Commentaries for 2 chronicles chapter 20 the danger and distress of judah. No enlightened christian will deny that the genealogies of chronicles are composed of fragments gathered up in the midst of general confusion, yet documents upon which god sets his seal of approval. Chronicles, books i and ii, were originally a single. Christian standard bible 1 after this, the moabites and ammonites, together with some of the meunites, came to fight against jehoshaphat. The book of chronicles is a hebrew prose work constituting part of jewish and christian. The second book of chronicles chapter 20 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. The first and second book of chronicles and the books of ezra and nehemiah comprise a collection of historical writings known as the history of the chronicler. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
The first book of the chronicles commentary by robert jamieson chapter 28 1ch 28. Geneva study bible commentary on 2nd chronicles chapter 20. Hebrew ot transliteration holy name kjv divrei hayamim b 2 chronicles 20. As we saw, jehoshaphat had a character flaw of making wrongful alliances with the godless king ahab, but he was a man who followed the lord and brought spiritual reform to the nation. The books of chronicles likewise comprised a single volume that has been made into two books. After all, they adored his father, so theyre ready to be crazy about their new king.
It has subdivisions of moab invades judah, jehoshaphat prays for. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. In the book of jehu this is totally lost, though it is evident that it was in being when the books of chronicles were written. Second chronicles covers the time from solomons ascension to the throne 971 bc until the southern kingdom of judah was finally carried into exile in babylon in 586 bc. The second book of the chronicles a commentary by fr. Jehoshaphat proclaims a fast, and gathers the people together to seek the lord, 2 chronicles 20. Our story begins in the most attentiongrabbing way possiblewith nine chapters of genealogies. The kings focused on the northern kingdom, israel, and this book 1 and 2 chronicles focuses on the. It happened in the spring of the year, at the time kings go out to battle, that joab led out the armed forces and ravaged the country of the people of ammon, and came and besieged rabbah. Study 2 chronicles 20 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Adam clarke commentary 2 chronicles 20 verse 11 they reward us six of kennicotta. Enduring word bible commentary 2 chronicles chapter 20. His sovereignty over his creation is something we frequently take for granted.
We can be confident in a time of crisis if we let our great. George botrosan introduction seeking the face of the heavenly king some of us may disregard studying the second book of the chronicles on the assumption that it is a repetition of what came in the two books of the kings. Jahaziel predicts the downfall of their enemies, 2 chronicles 20. You can find the best commentary on 12 chronicles for you using the tools on the right side. The great danger and distress that jehoshaphat and his kingdom were in from a foreign invasion v. David guzik commentary on 2 chronicles 20, where judah is faced with.
These books are largely neglected by christians today. Book of second chronicles overview insight for living. Now the rest of the acts of jehoshaphat, from first to last, are written in the chronicles ofjehu the son of hanani,which are recorded in the book of the kings of israel. One would think of comparing the chronicles with deuteronomy, which is no repetition of the preceding books either. Jun 08, 2011 summary of the book of 2 chronicles originally the books of 1 and 2 chronicles were a single book. Summary of the book of 2 chronicles originally the books of 1 and 2 chronicles were a single book. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 chronicles. Outline of 1 chronicles and outline of 2 chronicles. Enduring word bible commentary 1 chronicles chapter 20. The books of chronicles give a divine retrospect over israels history and the history of mankind as well as gods ways with men. Commentary on the book of second chronicles by matthew henry.
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