The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 23:4
The first thing that is to be observed is the distinct and repeated mention of the Levites, as those on whom the critical and onerous service that came of Jehoiada's resolution was devolved, while the parallel does not so much as mention them. It may next be noted that our first and second verses state the part that "the captains of hundreds" were called to perform in collecting the requisite number of Levites from the provincial cities of Judah. And once more it may be noted that whereas,... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 23:3
All the congregation ; i.e. all who have been mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:1 and 2 Chronicles 23:2 ; for so the parallel makes plain. Made a covenant . This was the second wider and more embracing covenant. This covenant is between all the gathered representatives and the young king, Jehoiada no doubt putting all things into shape. And he said unto them, Behold, the king's son shall reign . The he is Jehoiada, as of course. In view of the last clause of 2 Chronicles 23:4 —in... read more