2 chronicles 23 commentary on the book

Study 2 chronicles 23 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. They put a crown on his head, and put the book of the law into his hands. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Jehoiada said to them, the kings son shall reign, as the lord promised concerning the descendants of david. This demonstrates how sad the spiritual condition of judah was at that time. Study the literary structure, the chroniclers use of other old testament books, the narratives, geopolitical context, and textual witnesses of 2 chronicles. If something new and so out of the way as resting the testimony i. About one hundred years separated hezekiahs restoration from josiah s. Here it is said to be between himself, the people, and the king. Gods word provides an example of compromise for us to learn from, if we are wise enough to heed it romans 15. Unfortunately, in many churches public reading of the bible is little more than homiletical throat clearing before the sermon. Kleins magisterial commentary on 1 and 2 chronicles is now complete. And jehoiada took two wives for him, and he had sons and daughters. This we may, in faith, pray for, for we are sure it shall be done.

We had the story before nearly as it is here related, 2 ki. For those who have had difficulty understanding the relevance and significance of chronicles, this will be a good place to start. A download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In the kings it is said that jehoiada made a covenant between the lord, the people, and the king, 2 ki. Joash did what was right in the sight of the lord all the days of jehoiada the priest. They were divided by the translators of the septuagint and were entitled things left behind i. Hiram king of tyre sends cedar and cypress and algum logs from lebanon to solomon to build the temple 2 chronicles 2. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 chronicles 23 and more. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 chronicles. Joash was seven years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years in jerusalem.

This is the holy book of 2 chronicles, known as the second book of the chronicles. As i chronicles was all about king david, 2 chronicles is all about the house of david. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Dillard, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1987, 323 pp. Thus was this happy revolution brought about, and the people rejoiced. Introduction to the book of 2 chronicles learn religions. View accompanying works geneva notes em john gill em matthew henry.

Barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes. Study 2 chronicles 23 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This commentary presents 1 2 chronicles as a liturgical and theological interpretation of israels history. At the conclusion of 2 chronicles, ezra placed a major spoilera look into the future telling that defeat and exile would be followed by restoration and rebuilding vv. Aug 05, 2016 watch our overview video on the books of 1 2 chronicles, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The holy bible book 23 isaiah kjv dramatized audio. Hahn emphasizes the liturgical structure and content of chronicles and provides fresh insight on salvation history. Book of 2 chronicles matthew henrys bible commentary.

After the flood, god made a covenant with noah that he would never again destroy the earth with. Bible commentary 2 chronicles 23 christadephian books. The five officers mentioned here had been probably of the royal guard, and were known to be strongly disaffected to the government of athaliah. This conclusion is probably authentic, for there is in the text of the prayer, 1 kings 8, no special expression of dedication, and this the summons to enter into possession of the temple very fittingly supplies. The tradition is that 1 and 2 chronicles were written by ezra.

The book of 2 chronicles was originally one book with 1 chronicles in the hebrew text. Neither was more than a momentary arrest of the strong tide running in the opposite direction. The book of 2 chronicles covers much of the material in 1 and 2 kings, except it focuses on the southern kingdom of judah and excludes accounts of the kings of the northern 10 tribes of israel. Study 2 chronicles using matthew henry s bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. They are written in the annals of the book of the kings. The levites and the chief of the fathers of israel came at his call to jerusalem 2 chronicles 23. Now in the first year of cyrus kennicott thinks that the last two verses of this book belong properly to the book of ezra, and were subjoined to the chronicles through the inadvertency of some transcriber. Summary of the book of 2 chronicles originally the books of 1 and 2 chronicles were a single book. Study 2 chronicles 23 using matthew henry s bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. See what a command wisdom and virtue will give men. It was significantly in the seventh year v 1, a type of the greater millennium 7th period, in which the forces of truth will be exercised against the sinpower.

Along with a passagebypassage interpretation of the text, this work o. National judgments are here supposed 2 chronicles 7. Tremendous riches are hidden away in the neglected book of 2 chronicles. Azariah son of jeroham, ishmael son of jehohanan, azariah son of obed, maaseiah son of adaiah, and elishaphat son of zikri.

This example comes from the life of the wisest king ever to live, one whom god blessed with wisdom that no one could gainsay, who had wealth and ability no one had ever possessed before. Like the books of kings, this is a historical book. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of 2 chronicles in easy english. This whole chapter, along with the last three verses of the previous chapter, is parallel with 2 kings 11. Commentary for 2 chronicles 23 joash crowned, and athaliah slain. He sent messenger after messenger, prophet after prophet, judge after judge, king after kingand they never listened. Enduring word bible commentary 2 chronicles chapter 23. The chronicler lets us know that god is happy with solomon and that everyone in israel is faithful to him. See 1 chronicles for more info on the introduction page there. The davidic covenant is expressed in two institutions. Josiahs discovery of the book of the law 2 chronicles 34,35. The word of god had been lost in a closed and mutilated temple. The holy bible book 14 2 chronicles kjv dramatized audio. This book follows only the course of the kings of judah, the descendants of.

In ezras historical narrative, the downward spiral of judahs history was drawing to a close and the nation would be conquered by babylon in 605 b. The book of 2 chronicles was likely written between 450 and 425 b. He promised to answer the prayers of his people that should at any time be made in that place, 2 chronicles 7. The nation of israel the ten tribes in the north is viewed only as it relates to the kingdom of judah in the south. Best commentaries and books on 2 chronicles logos bible. The glory of solomons reign and the construction and dedication of the temple chapters. The central theme of chronicles is gods covenant with david as the basis of israels life and hope. Jun 25, 2019 solomons achievements and fame 2 chronicles 8. Jehoiada prepared the people for the king, acquainted them with his design, armed them, and appointed them their posts. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1, 2 chronicles.

The bible often is read poorly in our church services. After all, they adored his father, so theyre ready to be crazy about their new king. Read 2 chronicles 23 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. And whoso followeth her, let him be slain with the sword. To look upon ourselves and each other as the lords people, should make us earnest in the discharge of our duty both to god and man. The kings focused on the northern kingdom, israel, and this book 1 and 2 chronicles focuses on. When god has work to do he will qualify and animate men for it. This is the thing that ye shall do, which is there addressed to the captains of the hundreds, or centurions of the. There are many verse that says lie with or lay with that means sex. You can find the best commentary on 12 chronicles for you using the tools on the right side. If you want to learn more about the book of chronicles, please use our online bible to read through both 1 chronicles and 2 chronicles. Bible reading offers the widest scope for the enrichment of public worship, and it is a great pity. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary book 9 kindle edition by thompson, j. May 02, 2020 the tradition is that 1 and 2 chronicles were written by ezra.

It contains a genealogy from a human being, adam, and a narrative of the history of ancient judah and israel until the proclamation of king cyrus the great c. The meaning is, let them stand in their court to prevent and oppose any person. No entry exists in forerunner commentary for 2 chronicles 20. Maybe she can give us more info about her question. Azariah the son of jeroham, ishmael the son of jehohanan, azariah the son of obed, maaseiah the son of adaiah, and elishaphat the son of zichri. In kings the narrative passes at once to the charge of 2chronicles 23.

As the last verses of 2 chronicles and the first few verses of the book of ezra are nearly identical and as the book of ezra is the historical sequence of chronicles the jewish. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on 2 chronicles chapters 10 to 36. Jehoiada gathered his forces for a counterrevolution. He made a covenant with the commanders of units of a hundred. Klein brings to lively expression the unique theological voice of the chronicler and demonstrates there have been far fewer secondary additions to the text than is normally assumed. Maybe for a short time, they would put on a face of righteousness, but that was all it was. A third of you priests and levites who are going on duty on the sabbath are to keep watch at the doors, 5 a third of you at the royal palace and a third at the foundation gate, and all the others are to be in the courtyards of the temple of the lord. Second chronicles 2 commentary old testament matthew. In my commentary on 2 kings, i have written 10 pages of comments about these events, and i do not wish to add anything else here. Enduring word bible commentary 2 chronicles chapter 24. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american. Restoration of gods people to israel 2 chronicles 36.