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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 27:6

The virtue of the reflection of this verse is apparent. Prepared ; Hebrew, הֵכִין ; Revised Version, ordered; with some others (such as "set straight," etc.), a good rendering in keeping with other Old Testament renderings of words betokening moral habitude. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 27:6

The accumulation of spiritual power. "So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the Lord his God;" or, because "he made his ways firm before Jahveh." Whatever may be the exact rendering of the passage, and whatever may be the precise shade of thought intended to be conveyed, it is clear that Jotham's might or his strength in the kingdom is referred to his continuance in the service of the Lord. And thence we gain the truth that true power is to be sought and found in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 27:7

All his wars (see note on 2 Chronicles 27:5 , and parallel, verse 37). The book of the kings of Israel and Judah . Note carefully the parallel, verse 36, and also 2 Chronicles 27:6 of same chapter, entries of Judah kings, and comp. peps. 11, 15, 21, 26, 31 of same chapter. ( 2 Kings 15:1-38 .), entries of Israel kings. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 27:8

This verse is identical with so much of 2 Chronicles 27:1 as has to do with same subject; that it is no mere careless repeated insertion, however, is evidenced by the name Jotham in that verse, in the place occupied by was in this verse. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

A.M. 3246. B.C. 758. Jotham reigns well and prospers, 2 Chronicles 27:1-6 . The conclusion of his reign, 2 Chronicles 27:7-9 . 2 Chronicles 27:2. He did that which was right, &c. He did according to all his father Uzziah did, except in his miscarriages. We must not imitate those we have the greatest esteem for, any further than they do well; and their failings must be warnings to us, to walk more circumspectly. 2 Chronicles 27:3. He built the high gate, &c. Otherwise called... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

Prosperity followed by disaster (25:1-28:27)Succeeding kings of Israel are passed over in silence (2 Kings 13:1-25). Judah was to have nothing to do with the northern kingdom, not even to the hiring of Israelite soldiers. Amaziah took the advice, and was rewarded with victory in a battle against Edom. But the victory, instead of increasing his dependence on God, gave him a feeling of independence. He turned from God and worshipped idols. The ungodly northern kingdom then became God’s instrument... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 27:6

became mighty = strengthened himself. prepared = fixed, or established. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 27:8

five and twenty. Repeated here from 2 Chronicles 27:1 , to show that he continued his well-doing. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 27:9

slept, &c. See note on Deuteronomy 31:16 . This chapter is complementary to 2 Kings 16:0 . See App-56 . read more

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