열왕기하 12:2-8 KRV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 12:3

The high places were not taken away - Without the total destruction of these there could be no radical reform. The toleration of any species of idolatry in the land, whatever else was done in behalf of true religion, left, and in effect fostered, a seed which springing up, regenerated in time the whole infernal system. Jehoiada did not use his influence as he might have done; for as he had the king's heart and hand with him, he might have done what he pleased. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 12:4

All the money of the dedicated things - From all this account we find that the temple was in a very ruinous state; the walls were falling down, some had perhaps actually fallen, and there was no person so zealous for the pure worship of God, as to exert himself to shore up the falling temple! The king himself seems to have been the first who noticed these dilapidations, and took measures for the necessary repairs. The repairs were made from the following sources: The things... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 12:6

In the three and twentieth year - In what year Jehoash gave the orders for these repairs, we cannot tell; but the account here plainly intimates that they had been long given, and that nothing was done, merely through the inactivity and negligence of the priests; see 2 Chronicles 24:6 . It seems that the people had brought money in abundance, and the pious Jehoiada was over the priests, and yet nothing was done! Though Jehoiada was a good man, he does not appear to have had... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-3

The writer of Kings is extremely brief and incomplete in his account of the reign of Joash. He seems to have had a great tenderness for him, and to have determined that he would put on record nothing to his discredit. We have to go to Chronicles ( 2 Chronicles 24:1-27 .) for a complete account, and for an estimate of the real character of the king and of his reign. Both writers appear to have drawn from the same original document, but the writer of Kings made large omissions from it. In a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-3

The influence of a wise counselor. "Joash did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him." I. MUCH DEPENDS UPON THE CHARACTER OF THE SOVEREIGN . Compare England under the Stuarts with England under Cromwell or Queen Victoria. An impure and licentious court demoralizes a whole nation. A pure court is a standing rebuke to iniquity in high places. We have much need to pray "for kings, and for all that are in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-3

A mixed character. The reign of Joash began with bright hopes, showed for a while excellent promise, yet ended ingloriously. To explain this we may consider— I. JOASH 'S ADVANTAGES . 1. He had a pious education . As a child he was brought up by his aunt Jehosheba, who, with her husband the high priest, would instill into his mind the principles of true godliness. In his strict seclusion he was kept free from sights of vice. Like Timothy, he would be taught from a child to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-21

THE REIGN OF JOASH . THE REPAIR OF THE TEMPLE . WAR OF JOASH WITH HAZAEL , AND HIS DEATH BY A CONSPIRACY . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-21

The history of Joash. "In the seventh year," etc. The whole story of Joash is soon told. He was a son of Ahaziah, and the only one of his children who escaped the murderous policy of Athaliah. "It would seem that this child, whom the pity and affection of a pious aunt (Jehosheba) had preserved, was the only surviving male representative of the line of Solomon. Jehoram, his grandfather, who married Athaliah, in order to strengthen his position on the throne, slew all his brethren, and all his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:2

And Jehoash did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him. So the Septuagint, the Vulgate, Luther, De Wette, Keil, Bahr, and our Revisers. Only Ewald and Thenius attempt to make the passage contradict Chronicles by translating, "Jehoash did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all his days, because Jehoiada the priest had instructed him." But this translation is very forced and unnatural. The writer evidently intended to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:2

Weakness in a monarch almost as bad as wickedness. The most prominent trait in the character of Joash was his lack of independence and moral weakness. He had no strength of will, no stamina; in the expressive, if inelegant, language of our times, "no backbone." He must always lean upon some one. Let us look at Joash— I. IN HIS YOUTH . At this time he was so fortunate as to have a natural prop and support in Jehoiada, his uncle by marriage, and his guardian during the years of his... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 12:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 12:4

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-3

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-21

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:2

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