歴代誌Ⅱ 20:1-4 Jcb
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:1-37
The last chapter in Jehoshaphat's career. The aspects in which the character of Jehoshaphat offers itself to our view, in the last seen of him, are now to be considered. Few men there are who bear themselves well in prosperity, especially if the prosperity be great; and many there are who fail to submit well to the discipline of adversity. Of this latter weakness of human nature it can scarcely be said that Jehoshaphat was an illustration. The punishment that had been foretold, that solemn... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:2
Beyond the sea on this aide Aram ( Syria ); i.e. south-east of the Salt Sea, and something west of Edom (the right reading in place of Aram, where a resh had turned out a daleth ) , Hazon-tamar … Engedi ; i.e. the place Engedi ( Ain-jiddy ) , a living "spring of water" from a lime-cliff, half-way up the west coast of the Salt Sea, "in the midst of palms" ( interpalmas ) , the compound word "Hazazon-tamar" meaning literally, "the division of the palm." read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:3
Proclaimed a fast . This is the first recorded occasion of a general fast by royal proclamation, and of individual fasting it is remarkable that there is no record before the time and the act of Moses (as e.g. Exodus 34:28 ); after which, for individual fasting, come occasions like those of David ( 2 Samuel 12:16 ) and Elijah ( 1 Kings 19:8 ); for general fasting, occasions like those of Joshua 7:6 ; 20:26 ; 1 Samuel 7:6 ; and for partial fasting, by semi-royal authority, that... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:4
This verse expresses the response of all the kingdom to the proclamation of Jehoshaphat. read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 20:1
The present Hebrew (and English) text mentions the Ammonites twice over. Hence, some adopt a different reading and translate “the children of Ammon, and with them certain of the Maonites,” etc. Compare 2 Chronicles 20:10, note; Judges 10:12, note; 1 Chronicles 4:41, note. read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 20:2
Translate, “from beyond the sea, from Edom.” The “sea” intended is, of course, the Dead Sea. “Syria” (Aram) is probably a mistake of a copyist for “Edom” (compare2 Samuel 8:12; 2 Samuel 8:12 note).On Engedi, see 1 Samuel 23:29 note. read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 20:3
General fasts had been previously observed by the Israelites (e. g. Judges 20:26; 1 Samuel 7:6); but we do not hear of any fast having been “proclaimed” by authority before this. read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 20:1
2 Chronicles 20:1. It came to pass after this also, &c. After Jehoshaphat had been so very well and zealously employed in reforming his kingdom, and providing for the due administration of justice, and the support of religion in it, and when one would have expected to hear of nothing but the peace and prosperity of his reign, he is interrupted in his good work, and brought into great perplexity, through a formidable invasion of his kingdom by several neighbouring nations: this, however,... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:1-13
The source of safety in the hour of peril. Very suddenly does the scene change in these chronicles of the kingdom of Judah. From the peaceful and pleasant duty of completing the arrangements for securing justice throughout the land, Jehoshaphat was driven to consider the alarming intelligence that a powerful combination of enemies was threatening the independence of his kingdom. We learn from these facts— I. THAT WE MAY SUDDENLY FIND OURSELVES IN MOST SERIOUS PERIL ... read more