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Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 17 - Introduction

XVII.

JEHOSHAPHAT (2 Chronicles 17-20).

PROPHETIC MINISTRY OF MICAH THE SON OF IMLAH AND JEHU THE SON OF HANANI.

Jehoshaphat labours to strengthen his realm internally and externally.
This entire chapter is peculiar to the Chronicle.

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See also 2 Chronicles 17 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _JEHOSAPHAT, THE SON OF ASA, REIGNS WELL AND PROSPEROUSLY. HE SENDS PRIESTS AND LEVITES TO INSTRUCT THE PEOPLE IN THE LAW. HIS GREATNESS, CAPTAINS, AND ARMIES._ _Before Christ 914._...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    SUMMARY QUESTIONS LESSON EIGHTEEN. 15-17 656. Who was Azariah? How was he moved to do his work? 657. What promise and warning are detailed in 2 Chronicles 15:2? 658. How does Azariah summarize I...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:5 tabernacle (a-21) _ Mishkan_ . see Exodus 25:9 ....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 17 This chapter relates the accession of Jehoshaphat to the throne, his settlement on it, his piety, and reformation in religion, 2 Chronicles 17:1, his care to instruct...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 3090. B.C. 914._ Jehoshaphat is established in his kingdom, 2 Chronicles 17:1. His piety, 2 Chronicles 17:4. He sends Levites to teach Judah, 2 Chronicles 17:7. His influence over h

  • KJV Original Language Details

    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....

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * The danger and distress of Judah. (1-13) Jahaziel's prophecy of victory. (14-19) The thanksgiving of Judah. (20-30) Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahaziah. (31-37)...

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