역대하 16:9-10 KRV

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 16:9

The eyes of the Lord I. A MOMENTOUS DECLARATION . "The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth." The words teach the doctrines of: 1 . The Divine omniscience ; since "the eyes of the Lord" not only see to the ends of the earth, and "run to and fro throughout the earth," but are in every place at the same time. 2 . The Divine vigilance; since God not merely knows all that transpires on the earth and beneath the heavens, but, as it were, lies in wait to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 16:10

A prison-house ; literally, Hebrew, the house of the מַהְפֶכֶת ; i.e. "of the twisting or distortion;" i.e. "the stocks." The word occurs three other times only, all of them in Jeremiah viz. Jeremiah 20:2 , Jeremiah 20:3 ; Jeremiah 29:26 . (For a forcible parallel, see 1 Kings 22:27 .) And Asa oppressed some of the people the same time . This may throw some explanatory, though no exculpatory, light on Asa's wrath and violence towards Hanani; for it probably marks that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 16:10-14

Lessons from last years. We could well wish the account of the last days of Asa to have been different from what it is. Sombre clouds, casting a chill shadow, gathered in the evening sky. Not that there was actual defection, but there was an amount of infirmity that detracts from the honour which his earlier years had laid up for him. We cannot help feeling— I. THAT AGE IS NOT ALWAYS AS VENERABLE AS IT SHOULD BE ; not even a "good old age;" not even Christian old... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 16:7-10

The rebuke of Hanani and his imprisonment by Asa, omitted by the writer of Kings, are among the most important of the additions to Asa’s history for which we are indebted to the author of Chronicles.2 Chronicles 16:7Escaped out of thine hand - Hanani means, “Hadst thou been faithful, and opposed in arms the joint host of Israel and Syria, instead of bribing the Syrian king to desert to thy side, the entire host would have been delivered into thy hand, as was Zerah’s. But now it is escaped from... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 16:9

2 Chronicles 16:9. The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth He governs the world in infinite wisdom, the creatures, and all their actions, are continually under his eye, and he exercises a most watchful providence over all those who sincerely commit themselves to his care, and depend upon him in well-doing, and will not fail to protect them. To show himself strong in behalf of them whose heart is perfect, &c. Upright and sincere; who truly desire and endeavour... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 16:10

2 Chronicles 16:10. Asa was wroth with the seer Though the reproof came from God by one that was known to be his messenger; though it was just, and the reasoning fair, and all intended for his good, yet he was wroth with the prophet; nay, he was in a rage with him, for telling him of his folly. Is this Asa? Is this he whose heart is said to have been perfect with the Lord? How needful that advice, Let him that standeth take heed lest he fall! A wise man! and yet in a rage! An... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 16:1-14

Reformation under Asa (14:1-16:14)God’s blessings on Asa showed his pleasure with those who removed Canaanite customs and restored the Levitical order of worship. God rewarded Asa by giving him a remarkable victory over a large and powerful army that invaded from the south. This sign of God’s pleasure encouraged Asa to continue his reforms with greater boldness (14:1-15:19; see notes on 1 Kings 15:9-15).When, however, Asa trusted in outside help instead of trusting in God, he displeased God and... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 16:9

the eyes of the LORD. Figure of speech Anthropopatheia. Compare Proverbs 15:3 .Job 34:21 .Psalms 139:2 .Jeremiah 16:17 . Zechariah 4:10 . perfect = whole, as in Deuteronomy 27:6 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 16:10

wroth with the seer. One of the eleven rulers offended with God's servants. See note on Exodus 10:28 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Chronicles 16:10

2 Chronicles 16:10. For he was in a rage with him, &c.— Though this thing displeased his people, and at that time Asa slew some of the people. Houbigant. REFLECTIONS.—1st, The event here recorded we had 1 Kings 15:0. The six-and-thirtieth year of Asa is reckoned from the division of the kingdoms, which is no more than the sixteenth of his reign. The expedient that Asa adopted to divert Baasha was unjustifiable and sinful: it shewed distrust of God, led Ben-hadad into a perfidious breach of... read more