2 chronicles 23 commentary on the book

A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of 2 chronicles in easy english. It is a worthy commentary for both the old testament scholar and a general audience. Study the literary structure, the chroniclers use of other old testament books, the narratives, geopolitical context, and textual witnesses of 2 chronicles. Preach your best with topquality sermon tools and help. And jehoiada and his sons anointed him and said, long live the king. He made a covenant with the commanders of units of a hundred. The levites, not just the military leaders, needed to be involved in bringing out the young king from the temple and to the throne.

Study the bible online using commentary on 2 chronicles and more. This commentary presents 1 2 chronicles as a liturgical and theological interpretation of israels history. And he set all the people, every man having his weapon in his hand, from the right side of the temple to the left side of the temple, along. When god has work to do he will qualify and animate men for it.

It is explained to everyone that the lord had promised david that. Joash becomes king over judah, athaliah is slain, the revival through jehoiada. May 02, 2020 the tradition is that 1 and 2 chronicles were written by ezra. His discussion of hezekiah also departs dramatically from the presentation in the book of kings. This covenant was an unbreakable agreement of these men of authority gathered in the temple. Book notes barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes robertsons book notes nt commentaries.

The complete hebrew text of the books of chronicles 1 and 2 chronicles in the leningrad codex 1008 ce. Download full 2 chronicles new european christadelphian commentary book or read online anytime anywhere, available in pdf, epub and kindle. There were idols dedicated to baal and to asherah 2 kings 23. 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. Read 2 chronicles 23 in the good news bible gnb online. Expository study of the kings of judah from 2 chronicles. From the 2 kings account, it seems that josiah began the cleansing reforms at the center and worked outwards.

Bible commentaries john dummelows commentary on the bible 2 chronicles. Pdf 2 chronicles new european christadelphian commentary. It is full of insights from which even the most astute student of the bible can benefit while at the same time it. Jehoiada prepared the people for the king, acquainted them with his design, armed them, and appointed them their posts v. Ordered them to be assembled, partly to acquaint them with his will and pleasure, that solomon should succeed him in the kingdom. There are evil and hurtful people to be put out of the room, pernicious books and papers to be put into the fire, ruinous institutions to be suppressed by the strong. Read 2 chronicles commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of 2 chronicles was likely written between 450 and 425 b. Verse 1 took jehoahaz it seems that after necho had discomfited josiah, he proceeded immediately against charchemish, and in the interim, josiah dying of his wounds, the people made his son king. The book of 2 chronicles begins with the rule of king solomon, then tells the history of the two separate kingdoms of judah and israel down to the fall of jerusalem in 586 b. Whoever there is among you of all his people, may the lord his god be with him, and let him go up. Download lesson 1 of precept inductive course on samuel, kings and chronicles. On the other hand, the religious value of chronicles. The division of the kingdom into israel and judah 2 chronicles chapters 10 through 35 is paralleled with the period of the judges, which ended with saul.

Sarah japhets commentary is the absolute standard for commentaries on chronicles until g. Chapter 23 six years bloody athaliah had tyrannised. The commentary on 2 chronicles by the late raymond dillard is one of the best commentaries of the generally solid word biblical commentary series. This chapter records the reigns of the four kings of judah, and the captivity of the jews, the short reign of jehoahaz, deposed by the king of egypt, and his brother eliakim or jehoiakim set up in his room, 2 chronicles 36. This volume completes ralph kleins magisterial commentary on 1 and 2 chronicles. The division of the books originates from the translation of the septuagint, which is the greek version of the ot. The second book of the chronicles commentary by robert jamieson chapter 23 2ch 23. A verse by verse commentary on 2 chronicles 23 dealing with the powerful priest jehoiada leading a new king to the throne and making all the. The five officers mentioned here had been probably of the royal guard, and were known to bestrongly. Enduring word bible commentary 2 chronicles chapter 34. Readers will learn how this commentary came to be, what is unique about it among 1 chronicles commentaries, and how the project edified him personally.

Book of second chronicles overview insight for living. This list of commentaries is intended to help the reader understand and apply the authors message in the books of 1 2 chronicles. Dillard, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1987, 323 pp. Your institution does not have access to this book on jstor. There are exegetical commentaries, scholarly and technical commentaries, as well as commentaries that are easy to understand. When they came to jerusalem, 3 the whole assembly made a covenant.

The chroniclers discussion of hezekiah is longer than that of any other king of judah and is exceeded in length only by his discussion of david 1 chronicles 1029 and solomon 2 chronicles 19, the kings during the united monarchy. They are not suggested as a replacement for prayer, the holy spirit, and the readers own diligent study of scripture. Merrill is a venerable old testament scholar whose career has contributed fruitfully to our understanding of the ot. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on 2 chronicles chapters 10 to 36. Thus saith cyrus king of persia, all the kingdoms of the earth hath the lord god of heaven given me. While much contained in the books of kings is repeated or. Second chronicles 23 commentary old testament matthew. No entry exists in forerunner commentary for 2 chronicles 36. Because jehoiada the priest and husband of jehoshabeath. Gods word provides an example of compromise for us to learn from, if we are wise enough to heed it romans 15. The levites and the chief of the fathers of israel came at his call to jerusalem 2 chronicles 23. 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.

Oct 15, 20 louis jonkers sectionbysection commentary on 1 2 chronicles is the newest volume in the understanding the bible commentary series. The book is compiled from older sources by an unknown person or group, designated by modern scholars as the chronicler, and had the final shape established in late fifth or fourth century bce. Study, search, compare bible versions, and comment, as well as saving notes and sharing. Keil and delitzsch biblical commentary on the old testament and all princes of the priests and the people increased faithless transgressions, like to all the abominations of the heathen, and defiled the house of the lord which he had. Originally they formed one single book as the books of samuel and kings. Click get books and find your favorite books in the online library. Seeking in chronicles describes the habit of looking to god in every situation, and also the attitude which god looks for in those who pray 2 chronicles 7. Best 12 chronicles commentaries updated for 2021 best. Hahn emphasizes the liturgical structure and content of chronicles and provides fresh insight on salvation history. Pratt graciously answered my questions about his 1 chronicles commentary. Chapter 2 this is the genealogy from israel through judah. Others who sought the lord in 2 chronicles include.

Joashs repair of the temple for worship 2 chronicles 23,24. We had the story before nearly as it is here related, 2 ki. And in the seventh year jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, azariah. Study 2 chronicles 23 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The levites and the chief of the fathers of israel came at his call to jerusalem v. And partly to settle the order of the work and service of the temple.

The story of joashs enthronement in 2 chronicles 23 is a microcosm of the great controversy. All the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets, also the singers with musical instruments, and those who led in praise. Louis jonkers sectionbysection commentary on 1 2 chronicles is the newest volume in the understanding the bible commentary series. Best commentaries and books on 2 chronicles logos bible. And gathered the levites out of all the cities of judah because he knew them to be well affected to the cause of god and the king, to which they were bound by the two strongest ties, conscience and interest. See what a command wisdom and virtue will give men. Azariah son of jeroham, ishmael son of jehohanan, azariah son of obed, maaseiah son of adaiah, and elishaphat son of zikri. A commentary on 1 and 2 chronicles the gospel coalition. The commentary on 2 chronicles draws comparisons between solomons reign 2 chronicles chapter 1 through chapter 9 with the conquest of joshua. Other forerunner commentary entries containing 2 chronicles 36. The best 1 2 chronicles commentaries are listed below.

From then on the division was taken over into the translations of the holy scriptures until finally it was taken over into the hebrew bible firstly by daniel bomberg in 1517 ac. He also shows how chronicles provides important insights into key new testament concepts. Cyrus, king of persia, makes a proclamation to rebuild the temple of the lord, 2 chronicles 36. Book notes barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes. You can find the best commentary on 1 2 chronicles for you using the tools on the right side. This summary of the book of 2 chronicles provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 chronicles. In this commentary, he expounds on 1 2 chronicles with the goal of being. Create free account to access unlimited books, fast download and ads free. He picked azariah son of jeroham, ishmael son of jehohanan, azariah son of obed, maaseiah son of adaiah, and elishaphat son of zicri as his associates. The lord, the god of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has appointed me to build a temple for him at jerusalem in judah. This book became the records of the kings of judah 1 kings 14. Since the books begin with nine chapters of genealogy there is little for most pastors to preach or teach and a great. The book was compiled from older sources by an unknown person or group, designated by modern scholars as the chronicler, and had the final shape established in late fifth or fourth century bce.