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Wesley: 2Ch 17:3 - Sought not, &c. _It is true, he recovered from that fall. "Yet perhaps, says Mr. Henry, he never, while he lived, fully retrieved the spiritual strength he lost by it...
_It is true, he recovered from that fall. "Yet perhaps, says Mr. Henry, he never, while he lived, fully retrieved the spiritual strength he lost by it."
Wesley: 2Ch 17:5 - Brought presents As subjects in those times used to do to their kings, as a token of their respect and subjection to them.
As subjects in those times used to do to their kings, as a token of their respect and subjection to them.
Wesley: 2Ch 17:6 - Lifted up Above all discouragements, and fears. He was valiant and resolute for God and his ways.
Above all discouragements, and fears. He was valiant and resolute for God and his ways.
Wesley: 2Ch 17:6 - Groves Those wherein idols were worshipped, and though Asa had done this before, yet either he did not do it thoroughly; or the Jews (who were many of them m...
Those wherein idols were worshipped, and though Asa had done this before, yet either he did not do it thoroughly; or the Jews (who were many of them mad upon their idols) had secretly made new ones, in the latter part of his reign, when he grew more infirm in body, and more remiss in God's cause.
Wesley: 2Ch 17:7 - To teach To inform the people of their duty, and of the king's pleasure, as judges teach or instruct the people in the laws of the land, when they deliver thei...
To inform the people of their duty, and of the king's pleasure, as judges teach or instruct the people in the laws of the land, when they deliver their charges upon the bench; so did these princes in the king's name admonish and require the people to observe and obey the laws of God, which were the municipal laws of that land: the particular explication and enforcement whereof, they left to the Levites and priests here following, who were sent for this end, and accordingly taught the people, 2Ch 17:9.
Wesley: 2Ch 17:9 - And they taught, &c. _And these itinerant judges and itinerant preachers together, Mr. Henry observes were instrumental to diffuse a blessed light throughout the cities of...
_And these itinerant judges and itinerant preachers together, Mr. Henry observes were instrumental to diffuse a blessed light throughout the cities of Judah.
Wesley: 2Ch 17:10 - Fear fell Justly concluding from his singular piety that God would eminently appear for him, for even the Heathens could not but observe, that the kings of Juda...
Justly concluding from his singular piety that God would eminently appear for him, for even the Heathens could not but observe, that the kings of Judah were either prosperous or unhappy, according as they served God or forsook him.
Wesley: 2Ch 17:13 - Business To repair and fortify them, and furnish them with provisions: and to purge out all their relicks of idolatry and injustice.
To repair and fortify them, and furnish them with provisions: and to purge out all their relicks of idolatry and injustice.
Wesley: 2Ch 17:19 - Waited These above - mentioned were the trained bands or auxiliaries: whose chief officers waited on the king to receive his commands, and to raise, and brin...
These above - mentioned were the trained bands or auxiliaries: whose chief officers waited on the king to receive his commands, and to raise, and bring in all, or part of their forces, to the service of the king as need required. A vast number for so small a compass of ground, to furnish out and maintain. But we may consider, that God had promised to make the seed of Abraham like the sand of the sea for number; that there had now been a long peace; that many were come to them from the kingdom of Israel and that Jehoshaphat was under a special blessing of God. They were doubtless dispersed all the country over, every one residing on his own land: only they were ready at call, whenever there was occasion.
JFB -> 2Ch 17:1; 2Ch 17:3-5; 2Ch 17:3-5; 2Ch 17:4; 2Ch 17:5; 2Ch 17:6; 2Ch 17:7-11; 2Ch 17:9; 2Ch 17:11; 2Ch 17:11; 2Ch 17:14
JFB: 2Ch 17:1 - Jehoshaphat . . . strengthened himself against Israel The temper and proceedings of the kings of Israel rendered it necessary for him to prepare vigorous measures of defense on the northern frontier of hi...
The temper and proceedings of the kings of Israel rendered it necessary for him to prepare vigorous measures of defense on the northern frontier of his kingdom. These consisted in filling all the fortresses with their full complement of troops and establishing military stations in various parts of the country, as well as in the cities of Mount Ephraim, which belonged to Jehoshaphat (2Ch 15:8).
JFB: 2Ch 17:3-5 - he walked in the first ways of his father David He imitated the piety of his great ancestor in the early part of his reign before he made those unhappy lapses which dishonored his character.
He imitated the piety of his great ancestor in the early part of his reign before he made those unhappy lapses which dishonored his character.
JFB: 2Ch 17:3-5 - and sought not unto Baalim A term used for idols generally in contradistinction to the Lord God of his father.
A term used for idols generally in contradistinction to the Lord God of his father.
JFB: 2Ch 17:4 - and not after the doings of Israel He observed with scrupulous fidelity, and employed his royal influence to support the divine institutions as enacted by Moses, abhorring that spurious...
He observed with scrupulous fidelity, and employed his royal influence to support the divine institutions as enacted by Moses, abhorring that spurious and unlawful calf-worship that now formed the established religion in Israel. Being thus far removed, alike from gross idolatry and Israelitish apostasy, and adhering zealously to the requirements of the divine law, the blessing of God rested on his government. Ruling in the fear of God, and for the good of his subjects, "the Lord established the kingdom in his hand."
JFB: 2Ch 17:5 - all Judah brought . . . presents This was customary with the people generally at the beginning of a reign (1Sa 10:27), and with the nobles and high functionaries yearly afterwards. Th...
This was customary with the people generally at the beginning of a reign (1Sa 10:27), and with the nobles and high functionaries yearly afterwards. They were given in the form of voluntary offerings, to avoid the odious idea of a tax or tribute.
JFB: 2Ch 17:6 - his heart was lifted up in the ways of the Lord Full of faith and piety, he possessed zeal and courage to undertake the reformation of manners, to suppress all the works and objects of idolatry (see...
Full of faith and piety, he possessed zeal and courage to undertake the reformation of manners, to suppress all the works and objects of idolatry (see on 2Ch 20:33), and he held out public encouragement to the pure worship of God.
JFB: 2Ch 17:7-11 - Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, . . . to teach in the cities of Judah The ordinary work of teaching devolved on the priests. But extraordinary commissioners were appointed, probably to ascertain whether the work had been...
The ordinary work of teaching devolved on the priests. But extraordinary commissioners were appointed, probably to ascertain whether the work had been done or neglected. This deputation of five princes, assisted by two priests and nine Levites, was to make a circuit of the towns in Judah. It is the first practical measure we read of as being adopted by any of the kings for the religious instruction of the people. Time and unbroken opportunities were afforded for carrying out fully this excellent plan of home education, for the kingdom enjoyed internal tranquillity as well as freedom for foreign wars. It is conformable to the pious style of the sacred historian to trace this profound peace to the "fear of the Lord having fallen on all kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah."
JFB: 2Ch 17:9 - the book of the law That is, either the whole Pentateuch or only the book of Deuteronomy, which contains an abridgment of it.
That is, either the whole Pentateuch or only the book of Deuteronomy, which contains an abridgment of it.
JFB: 2Ch 17:11 - Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver Either they had been his tributaries, or they were desirous of securing his valuable friendship, and now made a voluntary offer of tribute. Perhaps th...
JFB: 2Ch 17:11 - the Arabians The nomad tribes on the south of the Dead Sea, who, seeking the protection of Jehoshaphat after his conquest of Edom, paid their tribute in the way mo...
The nomad tribes on the south of the Dead Sea, who, seeking the protection of Jehoshaphat after his conquest of Edom, paid their tribute in the way most suitable to their pastoral habits--the present of so many head of cattle.
JFB: 2Ch 17:14 - these are the numbers The warriors were arranged in the army according to their fathers houses. The army of Jehoshaphat, commanded by five great generals and consisting of ...
The warriors were arranged in the army according to their fathers houses. The army of Jehoshaphat, commanded by five great generals and consisting of five unequal divisions, comprised one million one hundred and sixty thousand men, without including those who garrisoned the fortresses. No monarch, since the time of Solomon, equalled Jehoshaphat in the extent of his revenue, in the strength of his fortifications, and in the number of his troops.
Clarke: 2Ch 17:1 - Jehoshaphat - and strengthened himself against Israel Jehoshaphat - and strengthened himself against Israel - The kingdoms of Israel and Judah were rivals from the beginning; sometimes one, sometimes th...
Jehoshaphat - and strengthened himself against Israel - The kingdoms of Israel and Judah were rivals from the beginning; sometimes one, sometimes the other, prevailed. Asa and Baasha were nearly matched; but, after Baasha’ s death, Israel was greatly weakened by civil contentions, and Jehoshaphat got the ascendancy. See 1Ki 16:16-23.
Clarke: 2Ch 17:2 - The cities of Ephraim The cities of Ephraim - This conquest from the kingdom of Israel is referred to, 2Ch 15:8; but when it was made we do not know.
The cities of Ephraim - This conquest from the kingdom of Israel is referred to, 2Ch 15:8; but when it was made we do not know.
Clarke: 2Ch 17:3 - The Lord was with Jehoshaphat The Lord was with Jehoshaphat - "The Word of the Lord was Jehoshaphat’ s Helper."- Targum.
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat - "The Word of the Lord was Jehoshaphat’ s Helper."- Targum.
Clarke: 2Ch 17:7-9 - To teach in the cities of Judah To teach in the cities of Judah - "To teach the fear of the Lord in the cities of Judah."- Targum
In these verses we find a remarkable account of an...
To teach in the cities of Judah - "To teach the fear of the Lord in the cities of Judah."- Targum
In these verses we find a remarkable account of an itinerant ministry established by Jehoshaphat; and in this work he employed three classes of men
1. The princes
2. The Levites
3. The priests
We may presume that the princes instructed the people in the nature of the civil law and constitution of the kingdom; the Levites instructed them in every thing that appertained to the temple service, and ritual law; and the priests instructed them in the nature and design of the religion they professed. Thus the nation became thoroughly instructed in their duty to God, to the king, and to each other. They became, therefore, as one man; and against a people thus united, on such principles, no enemy could be successful.
Clarke: 2Ch 17:9 - Had the book of the law of the Lord with them Had the book of the law of the Lord with them - This was their text book: it was the book of God; they taught it as such, and as such the people rec...
Had the book of the law of the Lord with them - This was their text book: it was the book of God; they taught it as such, and as such the people received it. Its laws were God’ s laws, and the people felt their obligation, and their consciences were bound. Thus they were obedient to the laws of the land, on the principle of religion. In this they were encouraged and confirmed by the example of all, both in Church and state. The princes were not only pious, but were teachers of piety; the Levites showed them the worth and excellence of their ritual institutions; and the priests showed them the moral use they were to make of the whole: and thus the people became obedient to God as well as to the king, and kept all the civil ordinances, not merely for the sake of a good king, but for the sake of a good and gracious God. By these means the nation enjoyed peace and prosperity; and all insurrections, seditions, and popular commotions, were prevented. The surrounding nations, perceiving this, saw that there was no hope of subduing such a people, so they made no war with Jehoshaphat, 2Ch 17:10. And they took care not to provoke such a people to fall on them; therefore, it is said, The fear of the Lord fell on all the kingdoms and lands that were round about Judah. Such an itinerant ministry established in these kingdoms for upwards of fourscore years, teaching the pure, unadulterated doctrines of the Gospel, with the propriety and necessity of obedience to the laws, has been the principal means, in the hand of God, of preserving these lands from those convulsions and revolutions that have ruined and nearly dissolved the European continent. The itinerant ministry, to which this refers, is that which was established in these lands by the late truly reverend, highly learned and cultivated, deeply pious and loyal John Wesley, A.M., formerly a fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford, whose followers are known by the name of Methodists; a people who are an honor to their country, and a blessing to the government under which they live.
Clarke: 2Ch 17:11 - The Philistines brought - presents The Philistines brought - presents - They and the Arabians purchased peace with the king of Judah by paying an annual tribute. The Philistines broug...
The Philistines brought - presents - They and the Arabians purchased peace with the king of Judah by paying an annual tribute. The Philistines brought silver, and no doubt different kinds of merchandise, The Arabs, whose riches consisted in cattle, brought him flocks in great abundance, principally rams and he-goats.
Clarke: 2Ch 17:13 - He had much business in the cities He had much business in the cities - He kept the people constantly employed; they had wages for their work; and by their labors the empire was both ...
He had much business in the cities - He kept the people constantly employed; they had wages for their work; and by their labors the empire was both enriched and strengthened.
Clarke: 2Ch 17:14 - Adnah, the chief Adnah, the chief - He was generalissimo of all this host. These are the numbers of the five battalions: under Adnah, three hundred thousand; Jehohan...
Adnah, the chief - He was generalissimo of all this host. These are the numbers of the five battalions: under Adnah, three hundred thousand; Jehohanan, two hundred and eighty thousand, Amasiah, two hundred thousand; Eliada, two hundred thousand; Jehozabad, one hundred and eighty thousand; in all, one million one hundred and sixty thousand.
Clarke: 2Ch 17:19 - These waited on the king These waited on the king - They were disposable forces, always at the king’ s command; and were independent of those by which the cities of Jud...
These waited on the king - They were disposable forces, always at the king’ s command; and were independent of those by which the cities of Judah were garrisoned
There is not a sovereign in Europe or in the world but might read this chapter with advantage
1. It shows most forcibly that true religion is the basis of the state, and that, wherever it prospers, there the state prospers
2. It shows also that it is the wisdom of kings to encourage religion with all their power and influence; for if the hearts of the subjects be not bound and influenced by true religion, vain is the application of laws, fines, imprisonments, or corporal punishment of any kind
3. A religious nation is ever a great nation; it is loved by its friends, it is dreaded by its enemies
4. It is ever a peaceable and united nation: the blessings of religion, and a wholesome and paternal government, are so fully felt and prized, that all find it their interest to preserve and defend them. Harmony, peace, piety, and strength, are the stability of such times. May Britain know and value them!
TSK: 2Ch 17:1 - Jehoshaphat // and strengthened Jehoshaphat : 1Ki 15:24, 1Ki 22:41; 1Ch 11:10; Mat 1:8, Josaphat
and strengthened : 2Ch 12:1, 2Ch 26:8, 2Ch 32:5; 1Sa 23:16; Eze 7:27; Eph 6:10
TSK: 2Ch 17:2 - placed forces // in the cities placed forces : 2Ch 11:11, 2Ch 11:12
in the cities : 2Ch 15:8
TSK: 2Ch 17:3 - the Lord // he walked // his father David // sought the Lord : 2Ch 15:2, 2Ch 15:9; Gen 39:2, Gen 39:3, Gen 39:21; Exo 3:12, Exo 4:12; Jos 1:5, Jos 1:9; Jdg 2:18, Jdg 6:12; 2Sa 5:10; 1Ch 22:18; Psa 46:7,...
the Lord : 2Ch 15:2, 2Ch 15:9; Gen 39:2, Gen 39:3, Gen 39:21; Exo 3:12, Exo 4:12; Jos 1:5, Jos 1:9; Jdg 2:18, Jdg 6:12; 2Sa 5:10; 1Ch 22:18; Psa 46:7, Psa 46:11; Isa 8:10, Isa 41:10; Mat 1:23, Mat 18:20; Mat 28:20; 2Ti 4:22
he walked : 2Sa 8:15; 1Ki 11:6, 1Ki 15:3, 1Ki 15:4; 2Ki 14:3, 2Ki 16:2, 2Ki 18:3, 2Ki 22:2; Psa 132:1-5
his father David : or, his father, and of David, 2Ch 14:2-5, 2Ch 14:11, 2Ch 15:8-13
TSK: 2Ch 17:4 - walked // not after walked : Luk 1:6; 1Th 2:12, 1Th 4:1
not after : 1Ki 12:28, 1Ki 12:30, 1Ki 12:33, 1Ki 13:33, 1Ki 13:34, 1Ki 16:31-33; 2Ki 8:18, 2Ki 17:19; Jer 3:7, Jer...
TSK: 2Ch 17:5 - the Lord // brought // presents // he had riches am 3091, bc 913
the Lord : 2Sa 7:25, 2Sa 7:26; 1Ki 9:4, 1Ki 9:5; Psa 127:1, Psa 132:12; 1Pe 5:10
brought : Heb. gave
presents : 2Ch 32:23; 1Sa 10:27; ...
am 3091, bc 913
the Lord : 2Sa 7:25, 2Sa 7:26; 1Ki 9:4, 1Ki 9:5; Psa 127:1, Psa 132:12; 1Pe 5:10
brought : Heb. gave
presents : 2Ch 32:23; 1Sa 10:27; 1Ki 4:21, 1Ki 10:25; Psa 68:29, Psa 72:10, Psa 76:11; Mat 2:11
he had riches : 2Ch 1:15, 2Ch 9:27, 2Ch 18:1, 2Ch 32:27-29; Gen 13:2, Gen 26:13, Gen 26:14; Deu 8:13, Deu 8:14; 1Ki 10:27; Job 42:12; Mat 6:33
TSK: 2Ch 17:6 - his heart // lifted up // in the ways // he took away his heart : Deu 28:47; Job 22:26
lifted up : that is, was encouraged
in the ways : Psa 18:21, Psa 18:22, Psa 119:1, Psa 138:5; Hos 14:9; Act 13:10
he ...
TSK: 2Ch 17:7 - he sent // to teach am 3092, bc 912
he sent : In these verse we have an account of a remarkable itinerant ministry established by Jehoshaphat, in which three classes of m...
am 3092, bc 912
he sent : In these verse we have an account of a remarkable itinerant ministry established by Jehoshaphat, in which three classes of men were employed:
1. The Princes
2. The Levites
3. The Priests
We may presume that the Princes instructed the people in the nature of the civil law and constitution of the kingdom; that the Levites instructed them in every thing that appertained to the temple service, and ritual law; and that the Priests instructed them in the nature and design of their religion. Thus the nation became thoroughly instructed in their duty to God, to the king, and to each other; they therefore became as one man; and against a people thus united, on such principles, no enemy could be successful. Deu 4:5; Psa 34:11, Psa 51:13; Ecc 1:12, Ecc 12:9, Ecc 12:10; Isa 49:23
to teach : 2Ch 15:3, 2Ch 30:22, 2Ch 35:3; Deu 33:10; Neh 8:7, Neh 8:8, Neh 8:13, Neh 8:14, Neh 9:3; Mat 4:23; Mar 4:2; Luk 4:43, Luk 4:44; Act 1:1
TSK: 2Ch 17:9 - they taught // the book // throughout they taught : 2Ch 35:3; Neh 8:7
the book : Deu 6:6-9, Deu 31:11-13; Jos 1:7, Jos 1:8; Isa 8:20; Mat 15:2-9, Mat 28:19, Mat 28:20; Luk 4:17-19; Joh 5:3...
TSK: 2Ch 17:10 - the fear // fell // so that the fear : 2Ch 14:14; Gen 35:5; Exo 15:14-16; Jos 2:9-11
fell : Heb. was
so that : 2Ch 16:9; Exo 34:24; Pro 16:7
the fear : 2Ch 14:14; Gen 35:5; Exo 15:14-16; Jos 2:9-11
fell : Heb. was
TSK: 2Ch 17:12 - waxed great // in Judah // castles am 3092-3115, bc 912-889
waxed great : 2Ch 18:1; 1Ch 29:25
in Judah : 2Ch 8:2-6, 2Ch 11:5-12, 2Ch 14:6, 2Ch 14:7, 2Ch 26:6-9, 2Ch 27:4, 2Ch 32:5, 2Ch ...
am 3092-3115, bc 912-889
waxed great : 2Ch 18:1; 1Ch 29:25
in Judah : 2Ch 8:2-6, 2Ch 11:5-12, 2Ch 14:6, 2Ch 14:7, 2Ch 26:6-9, 2Ch 27:4, 2Ch 32:5, 2Ch 32:27-29
castles : or, palaces
much business : 2Ch 26:10-15; 1Ch 27:25-31
TSK: 2Ch 17:14 - the numbers // to the house // three hundred the numbers : Gen 12:2, Gen 13:16, Gen 15:5
to the house : Num 1:2, Num 1:18
three hundred : 2Ch 11:1, 2Ch 13:3, 2Ch 14:8, 2Ch 26:13
next to him : Heb. at this hand, 2Ch 17:15
TSK: 2Ch 17:16 - willingly willingly : Jdg 5:2, Jdg 5:9; 1Ch 29:9, 1Ch 29:14, 1Ch 29:17; Psa 110:3; 2Co 8:3-5, 2Co 8:12
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Poole: 2Ch 17:3 - In the first ways In the first ways which David walked in before he fell into those horrid sins of murder and adultery. Or, in the ways of David , and his fatherR...
In the first ways which David walked in before he fell into those horrid sins of murder and adultery. Or, in the ways of David , and his father’ s first ways . For the beginning of Asa’ s reign was laudable, as we have seen, though he declined at last. For it seems more probable that this passage is a reflection upon Asa, whose last ways were much his worst, and of whose repentance we have no evidence, than upon David, who, though he fell dreadfully in the matter of Uriah, yet did manifestly repent of it, and return to his first and holy course of life, in which also he continued until death; having this character given him by the Holy Ghost after his death, that he did right in all things, saving that of Uriah, 1Ki 15:5 .
i.e. Their worship of the calves, or other idols.
Poole: 2Ch 17:5 - Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents as subjects in those times and places used to do to their kings, as a token of their respect and subjection to ...
Poole: 2Ch 17:6 - His heart was lifted // He took away the high places and groves His heart was lifted up above all discouragements, and difficulties, and fears, by which men’ s hearts use to be cast down: he was valiant and r...
His heart was lifted up above all discouragements, and difficulties, and fears, by which men’ s hearts use to be cast down: he was valiant and resolute for God and his ways.
He took away the high places and groves to wit, such only wherein idols were worshipped, as appears by comparing this with 2Ch 20:33 . And though Asa had done this before, yet either he did not do it thoroughly, or the Jews (who were many of them mad upon their idols) had secretly made new ones, in the latter part of his reign, when he grew more infirm in body, and more remiss in God’ s cause.
Poole: 2Ch 17:7 - To teach in the cities of Judah To teach in the cities of Judah to inform the people of their duty, and of the king’ s pleasure. As judges or justices of peace teach or instruc...
To teach in the cities of Judah to inform the people of their duty, and of the king’ s pleasure. As judges or justices of peace teach or instruct the people in the laws of the land, when they deliver their charges upon the bench; so did these princes in the king’ s name admonish and require the people to observe and obey the laws of God, which were the prinicipal laws of that land; the particular explication and enforcement whereof they left to the Levites and priests here following, who were sent for this end, and accordingly taught the people, 2Ch 17:9 .
Poole: 2Ch 17:10 - -- Justly concluding from this singular piety that God would eminently appear for him, and against all those who had ill will to him, which was their c...
Justly concluding from this singular piety that God would eminently appear for him, and against all those who had ill will to him, which was their case. For even the heathens could not but observe that the kings of Judah were either prosperous or unhappy, accordingly as they served God or forsook him.
Poole: 2Ch 17:11 - Some of the Philistines // The Arabians brought him flocks Some of the Philistines who had been subjects to this kingdom ever since David’ s time, but, it seems, had neglected this duty in the times of h...
Some of the Philistines who had been subjects to this kingdom ever since David’ s time, but, it seems, had neglected this duty in the times of his predecessors, but now were moved by their own fears to perform it.
The Arabians brought him flocks either because he had upon some just occasion waged war against them, and subdued them, though the particulars of it be not described in Scripture; or because they voluntarily put themselves under his protection, in recompence whereof they sent him those presents; or only as a free acknowledgment of their respects to him.
Poole: 2Ch 17:13 - He had much business in the cities of Judah He had much business in the cities of Judah partly to repair and fortify them, and furnish them with all necessary provisions; and partly to purge ou...
He had much business in the cities of Judah partly to repair and fortify them, and furnish them with all necessary provisions; and partly to purge out all the relies and seeds of idolatry and injustice, which were more secretly and subtlely managed in the cities than in the country, and which were first and most in the cities, and thence spread their infection into the country about them. See Jer 2:28 .
Poole: 2Ch 17:15 - Next to him Next to him either,
1. After his death, as his successor in the same command. And the like is supposed concerning Jehozabad, 2Ch 17:18 . Or rather, ...
Next to him either,
1. After his death, as his successor in the same command. And the like is supposed concerning Jehozabad, 2Ch 17:18 . Or rather,
2. Next to him in place and authority; or, at least, in power and the numbers of his host.
Poole: 2Ch 17:16 - -- As volunteers and auxiliaries, to be ready upon occasion, as the service of God and the king should require. Possibly these or most of them were the...
As volunteers and auxiliaries, to be ready upon occasion, as the service of God and the king should require. Possibly these or most of them were the strangers which had come out of Israel into the kingdom of Judah in Asa’ s days, and probably since that in his time.
Poole: 2Ch 17:19 - -- These above mentioned were the trained bands or auxiliaries; whose chief officers waited upon the king to receive his commands, and to raise and bri...
These above mentioned were the trained bands or auxiliaries; whose chief officers waited upon the king to receive his commands, and to raise and bring in all or part of their forces to the service of the king and kingdom, as need required.
Haydock: 2Ch 17:1 - Ednas Ednas was the chief of the five generals, who had under their command 1,160,000, (C.) besides the garrison soldiers, v. 19. H. ---
So great power a...
Ednas was the chief of the five generals, who had under their command 1,160,000, (C.) besides the garrison soldiers, v. 19. H. ---
So great power and riches had not been seen in Juda since the days of Solomon. C. ---
They were not all on duty at the same time, but were able to bear arms (M.) when called out.
Haydock: 2Ch 17:1 - Israel Israel. In consequence of the civil broils, which ensued after the death of Baasa. The two kingdoms had been nearly equal.
Israel. In consequence of the civil broils, which ensued after the death of Baasa. The two kingdoms had been nearly equal.
Num., who were kept on foot; probably as in the days of David.
Haydock: 2Ch 17:3 - First First. Before his fall: some copies add, "and last," (La Haye) as the Gothic MS. used by Mariana does, agreeably to the Scripture style. D. ---
Da...
First. Before his fall: some copies add, "and last," (La Haye) as the Gothic MS. used by Mariana does, agreeably to the Scripture style. D. ---
David began and ended well. H.
Presents, as was customary, (1 K. x. 27,) or tribute. C.
Haydock: 2Ch 17:6 - When // Groves When. Heb. "And his heart was elevated in the ways of the Lord." He was endued with courage to undertake the great work of banishing all abuses out...
When. Heb. "And his heart was elevated in the ways of the Lord." He was endued with courage to undertake the great work of banishing all abuses out of his dominions, seeing that the people were well affected, and the Lord urged him forward. H. ---
He trusted no so much to his great army or riches, as to a good conscience, (T.) which made him fear no difficulties; (1 John iii. 21,) doubting not but God would grant him success, as he endeavoured to keep his laws. C. ---
Groves of idols, (M.) though he tolerated the high places, which had been consecrated to God, C. xx. 33., and 3 K. xxii. 43. H. ---
Good works, rewarded by God, encouraged people to proceed in virtue. W.
Haydock: 2Ch 17:7 - Princes Princes. Political, (T.) to see that all paid attention to the proper teachers; (Malachias ii. 7.; C.) and thus to partake in that good work. M. --...
Princes. Political, (T.) to see that all paid attention to the proper teachers; (Malachias ii. 7.; C.) and thus to partake in that good work. M. ---
The princes might also give instruction by word (C.) and example. H.
Haydock: 2Ch 17:9 - Book // People Book. The Pentateuch, or its abridgment, the book of Deut., (M.) which they read and explained. C. ---
People. It was not sufficient to destroy ...
Book. The Pentateuch, or its abridgment, the book of Deut., (M.) which they read and explained. C. ---
People. It was not sufficient to destroy idolatry, (M.) unless the people were taught how to serve the true God. H.
War. They had witnessed the fruitless attempt of Zara, C. xiv. 15. H.
Haydock: 2Ch 17:11 - Philistines // Arabians Philistines. Though they had been reduced by David, they had sometimes proved remiss in the payment of tribute. ---
Arabians, who lived near the E...
Philistines. Though they had been reduced by David, they had sometimes proved remiss in the payment of tribute. ---
Arabians, who lived near the Ethiopians, and the Dead Sea, C. xxi. 19. They had been subdued by Solomon, (3 K. x. 15.) and were rich in cattle, Ezechiel xxvii. 21. The name is not so comprehensive as we generally make it. C.
Haydock: 2Ch 17:12 - Houses // Walled Houses. Prot. "castles." Heb. biraniyoth. Birah is properly a Chaldean word, and is added after susan, to imply that it was a royal castle, (C...
Houses. Prot. "castles." Heb. biraniyoth. Birah is properly a Chaldean word, and is added after susan, to imply that it was a royal castle, (C.) or palace. (H.) Esdras i. 1. ---
Sept. often use baris in the same sense. C. ---
It became a provincial word in Palestine, for a place shut up on all sides and built like a tower. S. Jerom ad Princep. ---
David calls the temple a palace (habbirah) for God, 1 Paralipomenon xxix. 1. C. ---
Josaphat employed his immense riches in beautifying the country, and erecting storehouses, v. 5. ---
Walled. Prot. "cities of store." H. See C. xv. 4.
Haydock: 2Ch 17:16 - Consecrated Consecrated. Heb. "a volunteer of the Lord," (H.) serving at his own expence, (T.) or with remarkable zeal. C. ---
Perhaps he was of the tribe of ...
Consecrated. Heb. "a volunteer of the Lord," (H.) serving at his own expence, (T.) or with remarkable zeal. C. ---
Perhaps he was of the tribe of Levi, (M.) or had taken the vows of the Nazarites, &c.
Haydock: 2Ch 17:17 - After After. Heb. and Sept. "And of Benjamin, Eliada, a valiant man of the army." H. ---
It seems all were not chosen from Juda. M.
After. Heb. and Sept. "And of Benjamin, Eliada, a valiant man of the army." H. ---
It seems all were not chosen from Juda. M.
Haydock: 2Ch 17:19 - King King, at different times. Sept. "waiting upon" him, (H.) like the companies which David had appointed, (C.) but far more numerous. H. ---
The domi...
King, at different times. Sept. "waiting upon" him, (H.) like the companies which David had appointed, (C.) but far more numerous. H. ---
The dominions of Juda were now pretty extensive, and well cultivated. The population must have amounted to near six millions, for whose support recourse must have been had to commerce. Rome had once almost four million inhabitants, and Cairo is said to contain seven millions, while China has two hundred millions. C. ---
We must reflect that many from the other tribes had taken refuge in the kingdom of Juda. T. ---
It would be too bold to suppose, with Kennicott, that so many numbers have been corrupted. H. C. xiii. 3.
Gill: 2Ch 17:1 - And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead // and strengthened himself against Israel And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead,.... In the stead of Asa his father:
and strengthened himself against Israel; the ten tribes, by forti...
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead,.... In the stead of Asa his father:
and strengthened himself against Israel; the ten tribes, by fortifying his cities, building castles, raising and keeping a large standing army, as the latter part of this chapter shows, and the next verse.
Gill: 2Ch 17:2 - And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah // and set garrisons in the land of Judah // and in the cities of Ephraim // which Asa his father had taken And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah,.... A considerable number of soldiers, to defend them should they be attacked:
and set garr...
And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah,.... A considerable number of soldiers, to defend them should they be attacked:
and set garrisons in the land of Judah: on the frontiers and borders of it, to protect it:
and in the cities of Ephraim; soldiers to keep garrison there:
which Asa his father had taken; see 2Ch 15:8.
Gill: 2Ch 17:3 - And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat // because he walked in the first ways of his father David // and sought not unto Baalim And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat,.... Guiding and directing, prospering and succeeding him in all things; he had, no doubt, his gracious presence in ...
And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat,.... Guiding and directing, prospering and succeeding him in all things; he had, no doubt, his gracious presence in spiritual things, as well as his powerful and directing presence in things civil; the Targum is,"the Word of the Lord was for his help;"
because he walked in the first ways of his father David; which were his best; some of his last ways not being good, as in the affair of Uriah and Bathsheba, and his numbering of the people; Jehoshaphat followed him in the one, but not in the other: or, "in the ways of David and his father, the first"; the first of them both; for the latter ways of his father Asa were not so good as his first, as the preceding chapter shows; and the Septuagint version leaves out the word "David", and so restrains it to his own father:
and sought not unto Baalim; as did Ahab king of Israel, who now reigned there; 1Ki 15:24.
Gill: 2Ch 17:4 - But sought to the Lord God of his fathers // and walked in his commandments // and not after the doings of Israel But sought to the Lord God of his fathers,.... Prayed to him, worshipped and served him:
and walked in his commandments; observed and kept them, mo...
But sought to the Lord God of his fathers,.... Prayed to him, worshipped and served him:
and walked in his commandments; observed and kept them, moral, ceremonial, and judicial:
and not after the doings of Israel: who worshipped the golden calves at Dan and Bethel.
Gill: 2Ch 17:5 - Therefore the Lord stablished the kingdom in his hand // and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents // and he had riches and honour in abundance Therefore the Lord stablished the kingdom in his hand,.... Piety is the best prop of government; the throne is best supported and established by truth...
Therefore the Lord stablished the kingdom in his hand,.... Piety is the best prop of government; the throne is best supported and established by truth, righteousness, and mercy; by the exercise of these Jehoshaphat was settled in his kingdom, and had a place in the hearts of his people:
and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; being well affected to him, as well as it was usual so to do at a prince's accession to the throne, see 1Sa 10:27.
and he had riches and honour in abundance; through the presents his subjects brought him, and the respect they showed him.
Gill: 2Ch 17:6 - And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the Lord // moreover, he took away the high places // and groves out of Judah And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the Lord,.... It was engaged in them, was bent and set upon them; he walked in them with great pleasure and...
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the Lord,.... It was engaged in them, was bent and set upon them; he walked in them with great pleasure and cheerfulness, being inspired with zeal and courage; he was fearless and intrepid, and regarded not any opposition he might have, or expect to have, in the work of reformation in which he was concerned:
moreover, he took away the high places; such as were dedicated to idols, but not those in which the true God was worshipped, 2Ch 20:33
and groves out of Judah; where idols were placed; for though these had been removed by Asa, yet had been renewed in the latter part of his days, when more negligent of religion.
Gill: 2Ch 17:7 - Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes // even to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes,.... That dwelt in the several parts of the kingdom; or he sent them, being with him, some ...
Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes,.... That dwelt in the several parts of the kingdom; or he sent them, being with him, some of the principal men of his court; for
even to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah; to see that they were taught, and oblige them to attend to the instructions that should be given them, and not mutiny and rebel against their teachers; and to let them know what was the king's pleasure on this head, and to back with their authority the priests and Levites, whose proper work it was to instruct, and who therefore were sent with them, as follows.
Gill: 2Ch 17:8 - And with them he sent Levites // even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, Levites // and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests And with them he sent Levites,.... With the five princes he sent nine Levites:
even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiram...
And with them he sent Levites,.... With the five princes he sent nine Levites:
even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, Levites; of whom we nowhere else read; no doubt they were principal persons, and fit for the work they were sent about:
and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests; whose lips were to keep knowledge, and at whose mouth the law was to be sought, Mal 2:7.
Gill: 2Ch 17:9 - And they taught in Judah // and had the book of the law of the Lord with them // and went about throughout all the cities of Judah // and taught the people And they taught in Judah,.... The people their duty to God and man:
and had the book of the law of the Lord with them; as the rule of their instruc...
And they taught in Judah,.... The people their duty to God and man:
and had the book of the law of the Lord with them; as the rule of their instruction, and the people's obedience; out of this they taught them, and by it confirmed what they taught, and enforced it with the divine authority:
and went about throughout all the cities of Judah; not only their own cities, the Levitical ones, but all others:
and taught the people; the law of the Lord, the fear and worship of God.
Gill: 2Ch 17:10 - And the fear of the Lord fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah // so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat And the fear of the Lord fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah,.... Upon the ten tribes, and on foreign nations about th...
And the fear of the Lord fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah,.... Upon the ten tribes, and on foreign nations about them, as Moabites, Edomites, Syrians, Egyptians, Arabs, and Philistines; this fear, as it came from the Lord, so might be raised and increased by observing, that religion was revived in them; for they might perceive, by former observations made, that the more religious these people were, the more prosperous and formidable they were:
so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat; to interrupt him in the work of reformation he was so intent upon.
Gill: 2Ch 17:11 - Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents and tribute silver // and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents and tribute silver,.... Perhaps those of Gerar, and the parts adjacent, Asa took and spoiled...
Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents and tribute silver,.... Perhaps those of Gerar, and the parts adjacent, Asa took and spoiled, and made tributary, 2Ch 14:14,
and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats; with which their country abounded; and these might be the Scenite Arabs, who fearing lest Jehoshaphat should fall upon them, and take away their flocks as his father had done, 2Ch 14:15, brought these presents to him.
Gill: 2Ch 17:12 - And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly // and he built in Judah castles, and cities of stores And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly,.... In wealth and riches, power and authority, in his forces and fortifications:
and he built in Judah cas...
And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly,.... In wealth and riches, power and authority, in his forces and fortifications:
and he built in Judah castles, and cities of stores; castles for the defence of his kingdom, and store cities to lay up corn, and wine, and all provisions, in case of an invasion, or against a time of war.
Gill: 2Ch 17:13 - And he had much business in the cities of Judah // and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem And he had much business in the cities of Judah,.... Partly in fortifying them, and partly in reforming the inhabitants of them:
and the men of war...
And he had much business in the cities of Judah,.... Partly in fortifying them, and partly in reforming the inhabitants of them:
and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem; or by or near unto it, so the particle is rendered, Jos 5:13, they encamped in places adjacent to it; for such a number of men as follows, even 1,160,000, could never be contained in Jerusalem, but must be disposed of in the territories of it; nor did they wait on the king together; but in course, see 2Ch 17:19, by which it appears there is no need to suppose any mistake of the transcriber, in any or all of the following sums, as has been suggested q.
Gill: 2Ch 17:14 - And these are the numbers of them, according to the house of their fathers // of Judah, the captains of thousands // Adnah the chief // and with him mighty men of valour, three hundred thousand And these are the numbers of them, according to the house of their fathers,.... Both of the tribe of Judah and of Benjamin: and first
of Judah, the...
And these are the numbers of them, according to the house of their fathers,.... Both of the tribe of Judah and of Benjamin: and first
of Judah, the captains of thousands; some had 1000 men under them, and some one hundred:
Adnah the chief; he was the principal commander or general of them:
and with him mighty men of valour, three hundred thousand; such a number was under his command.
Gill: 2Ch 17:15 - And next to him was Jehohanan the captain // and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand And next to him was Jehohanan the captain,.... Being of the same rank as to office, but having a lesser number of men under him; and it may respect no...
And next to him was Jehohanan the captain,.... Being of the same rank as to office, but having a lesser number of men under him; and it may respect not any kind of subordination, only nearness of place, as the Targum,"he that encamped next to him"
and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand; which number was but 20,000 less than the former.
Gill: 2Ch 17:16 - And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri // who willingly offered himself unto the Lord // and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri,.... He encamped next to him, as the Targum:
who willingly offered himself unto the Lord; to fight the L...
And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri,.... He encamped next to him, as the Targum:
who willingly offered himself unto the Lord; to fight the Lord's battles, and without any stipend, as some think; or, as Kimchi, he offered gold and silver to the treasures of the house of the Lord:
and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour; the number was 80,000 less than the former; the whole of Judah amounted to 780,000 men.
Gill: 2Ch 17:17 - And of Benjamin, Eliada, a mighty man of valour // and with armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand And of Benjamin, Eliada, a mighty man of valour,.... Was the chief commander:
and with armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand; which we...
And of Benjamin, Eliada, a mighty man of valour,.... Was the chief commander:
and with armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand; which were the armour of the tribe of Benjamin they were best skilled in, 2Ch 14:8.
Gill: 2Ch 17:18 - And next to him, was Jehozabad // and with him one hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for war And next to him, was Jehozabad,.... According to the Targum he encamped next him:
and with him one hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared fo...
And next to him, was Jehozabad,.... According to the Targum he encamped next him:
and with him one hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for war; being able bodied men, well disciplined, valiant, and well armed; these numbers of Judah and Benjamin put together amount to 1,160,000 men, whereas Asa only brought into the field 580,000; but it should be considered there had been a long time of peace, many had come off from the ten tribes to Judah, and the promise of multiplying the seed of Abraham was eminently fulfilled.
Gill: 2Ch 17:19 - These waited on the king // besides those whom the king put into the fenced cities throughout Judah These waited on the king,.... Not this vast number of men at one time, but in course, as David's military men waited on him, 1Ch 27:1 or each of these...
These waited on the king,.... Not this vast number of men at one time, but in course, as David's military men waited on him, 1Ch 27:1 or each of these captains, with a proper number of men under them detached from the body; and they were all ready to obey the king's orders whenever he should have occasion for them:
besides those whom the king put into the fenced cities throughout Judah; and all together, the militia of the kingdom was very numerous and formidable.