Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible
2 Chronicles 17:7
He sent to his princes] The princes were to organise the teaching which was carried out by the Levites named in the next v.
He sent to his princes] The princes were to organise the teaching which was carried out by the Levites named in the next v.
Verse 2 Chronicles 17:7. _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_ _minist...
The princes were not sent as teachers themselves, but had the duty committed to them of seeing that the people were taught. The actual teachers were the priests and Levites of 2 Chronicles 17:8....
2. REFORMATION UNDER JEHOSHAPHAT CHAPTER 17 Jehoshaphat's Reformation and Increase _ 1. The Lord was with Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 17:1)_ 2. The revival under his reign (2 Chronicles 17:6) 3. His...
2 Chronicles 17:1 to 2 Chronicles 20:37. THE REIGN OF JEHOSHAPHAT. This section is, in the main, from the hand of the Chronicler, whose spirit and aim are visible throughout; he has utilised all the i...
PRINCES. These organized the Levites and priests (2 Chronicles 17:8) into. teaching mission. The first so recorded. TO TEACH. This was the special function of the priests. See notes on Deuteronomy 17:...
7 9 (no parallel in 1 Kin.). Jehoshaphat's Provision for Teaching the Law 7. _he sent to his princes … to teach_ R.V. HE SENT HIS PRINCES, EVEN BEN-HAIL, AND OBADIAH, AND ZECHARIAH, AND NETHANEL, AND...
HE SENT TO HIS PRINCES, EVEN TO BEN-HAIL, &C.— _He sent of his princes Ben-hail, Obadiah,_ &c. The proper business of these princes in their circuit round the kingdom, says Bishop Patrick, was to admo...
5. THE REIGN OF JEHOSHAPHAT (17-21:3) TEXT 2 Chronicles 17:1. And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel. 2. And he placed forces in all the fortified citie...
_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...
2 CHRONICLES: GOD DESIRES LOYAL PEOPLE The *Kingdom called Judah 2 CHRONICLES CHAPTER S 10 TO 36 _IAN MACKERVOY_ CHAPTER 17 JEHOSHAPHAT MAKES A GOOD START – 2 CHRONICLES 17:1-11 v
THE COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION IN THE LAW. (7) HE SENT TO HIS PRINCES, EVEN TO BEN-HAIL... TO MICHAIAH. — Rather, _He sent his princes, Ben- hail and Obadiah_... _and Michaiah._ (The _le_ “to...
וּ בִ שְׁנַ֨ת שָׁלֹ֜ושׁ לְ מָלְכֹ֗ו שָׁלַ֤ח
JEHOSHAPHAT-THE DOCTRINE OF NONRESISTANCE 2 Chronicles 17:1; 2 Chronicles 18:1; 2 Chronicles 19:1;...
With the accession of Jehoshaphat a period of definite reformation for Judah commenced. In this chapter we have, first, the account of his own relationship to God, and the resulting blessing that came...
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 (d) teach in the cities of Judah. (d) He knew it...
_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...
I do not recollect a more beautiful representation given of any of the kings of Israel anywhere, than what is here given of Jehoshaphat in his sending forth teachers to bring his subjects acquainted w...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 17 THROUGH 20. Jehoshaphat, his son succeeds him, and begins his reign by walking faithfully with God. He strengthened his kingdom against Israel, an enemy mo...
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 ל may be a...
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. Ver. 7. _He sent t...
_He sent to his princes to teach in the cities of Judah_ 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 deliv...
1 Iehoshaphat succeeding Asa, reigneth well, and prospereth. 7 He sendeth Leuites with the Princes to teach Iudah. 10 His enemies being terrified by God, some of them bring him presents and tribute....
Jehoshaphat's Piety....
Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Ben-hail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah, in an extraordinary...
THE REIGN OF JEHOSHAPHAT (vv.1-19) Asa's son Jehoshaphat, at the beginning of his reign, strengthened himself against Israel (v.1). This was a wise move because Israel was still in a state of idola...
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...
2 Chronicles 17:7 third H7969 year H8141 reign H4427 (H8800) sent H7971 (H8804) leaders H8269 Ben-Hail H1134
2 Chronicles 17:7 I. Organisation. This scheme was originated and directed by one man. Ornamental committees will ruin any cause. Oneness of heart is deeper and stronger than an alphabetical list of...
CONTENTS: Accession of Jehoshaphat and his growing power. CHARACTERS: God, Jehoshaphat. CONCLUSION: True religion and obedience to God are the best friends to outward prosperity. KEY WORD: Obedienc...
2 Chronicles 17:7. _Sent to his princes to teach._ Illustrious men have often engaged in these sacred services on special occasions. David, Jonathan his learned uncle, and the kings or princes of Isra...
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead. THE CONDITIONS OF NATIONAL PROSPERITY This chapter shows-- I. That true religion is the basis of the State; and that wherever it prospers there the Sta...
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 17:7 IN THE THIRD YEAR OF HIS REIGN. Probably the first year of his reign alone (870 B.C.), following a three-year co-regency with his father (see...
CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter is peculiar to the writer of Chronicles. Jehoshaphat becoming king takes measures for defence of his kingdom (2 Chronicles 17:1); in consequence grows in power (2 Chronic...
EXPOSITION To the contents of this chapter, and to the reign of Jehoshaphat, which occupies this and the following three chapters, the Book of Kings furnishes as yet no parallel. All that it has to sa...
At his death his son Jehoshaphat took over the throne. Jehoshaphat was a very good king and God strengthened him. The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David...
2 Chronicles 15:3; 2 Chronicles 30:22; 2 Chronicles 35:3; Acts 1:1;...
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 their charges upon the bench; so did these...