CONTENTS We have related in this Chapter a further account of the reign of Jehoshaphat. He returns to his kingdom after the battle of Ramoth-gilead. He sets judges over the land. 2 Chronicles 19:1 No doubt the peace which is here spoken of, means the sense he had of the Lord's goodness in preserv... [ Continue Reading ]
This Jehu was the son of that faithful prophet whom Asa his father put into prison for his faithfulness. A worthy son of so worthy a father. But let us remark rather the grace and mercy of the Lord towards Jehoshaphat. The Lord saved him in the day of battle, though the wrath of the Lord was upon hi... [ Continue Reading ]
We hear of no complaint nor anger in Jehoshaphat, like that of Asa at the reproof of the prophet. But we find on the contrary, his heart setting about a greater reform in his kingdom. He abides at home at Jerusalem his capital, and goes no more to foreign wars. His going forth is only through his ow... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS Reader! let us pause over the history here presented to us, and gather from the perusal some of those sweet and interesting instructions which are presented to our meditation. In the peaceable and happy return of Jehoshaphat to his house after so merciful a deliverance, let us learn to... [ Continue Reading ]