Teks -- 2 Chronicles 20:8 (NET)

20:8 They settled down in it and built in it a temple to honor you, saying,

Tafsiran/Catatan -- Catatan Kata/Frasa (per frasa)

JFB: 2Ch 20:5-13 - Jehoshaphat stood . . . in the house of the Lord, before the new court

That is, the great or outer court (2Ch 4:9) called the new court, probably from having been at that time enlarged or beautified.

JFB: 2Ch 20:6-12 - And said, O Lord God of our fathers

This earnest and impressive prayer embraces every topic and argument which, as king and representative of the chosen people, he could urge. Then it concludes with an earnest appeal to the justice of God to protect those who, without provocation, were attacked and who were unable to defend themselves against overwhelming numbers.

Clarke: 2Ch 20:8 - Therein for thy name

Therein for thy name - "For the name of thy Word."- Targum.

TSK: 2Ch 20:8 - built thee

built thee : 2Ch 2:4, 2Ch 6:10

Tafsiran/Catatan -- Catatan Kata/Frasa (per Ayat)

Gill: 2Ch 20:8 - And they dwelt therein // and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name // saying

And they dwelt therein,.... From ages past, hitherto, since it was first given them, and they were put into the possession of it:

and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name; a temple for his worship, honour, and glory, and for him to dwell in; and is a reason why it might be hoped he would protect them, especially when they prayed to him:

saying; and he promised to hear and help them, as follows.