Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 23:17
Mattan the priest - The Targum will not prostitute the term priest, but calls him כומרא cumera , priestling. read more
2 Chronicles 23
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 23:21
The city was quiet - There was no attempt at a counter-revolution. Concerning the coronation of Joash, there is a curious circumstance mentioned by the Targumist on 2 Chronicles 23:11 , it is as follows: - "And they brought forth the son of the king, and put on him the royal crown which David took from the head of the king of the children of Ammon. In it was inserted the precious attracting stone, in which was engraven and expressed the great and honorable Name [ יהוה ] which David... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 23:1
Jehoiada strengthened himself (see our note, 2 Chronicles 12:1 ; 2 Chronicles 13:7 ). He nerved himself with courage, and that courage which results from conviction of duty and of ripe time to achieve it. The captains of hundreds (or, centurions of the royal guards ) are not mentioned in the parallel by name, but the significant mention there ( 2 Kings 11:5-7 ) of five detachments (three "third parts," plus "two parts" of another body) tally with the number five , who are ... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 23:1
The time of action, after six years' waiting. In the first verse of this chapter, so full of the indications of the ruling providence of God, alike in his raising up a priest like Jehoiada, and in the marriage alliance which Jehoiada had formed with the sister of the king, we are told that this priest "strengthened himself," or took courage, and proceeded also therewith to take measures to bring the hidden heir to the throne to light, and to place on his head the crown. It is not... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 23:1-11
The constituents of success. It was no light work that Jehoiada had in hand. He had need to "strengthen himself," as we are told that he did ( 2 Chronicles 23:1 ). To effect a revolution in a kingdom is either a very guilty or a very noble deed. It can only be justified by the most grave conditions and by a reasonable prospect of success. When, as on this occasion, it is imperatively demanded, and when, as now, it is boldly and effectively accomplished, a very great work of patriotism... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 23:1-11
The coronation of Joash. I. PREPARATIONS FOR THE CEREMONY . ( 2 Chronicles 23:1-10 .) 1 . Jehoiada ' s covenant with the captains. ( 2 Chronicles 23:1 .) 2 . The nation ' s covenant with the king. 3 . The arrangements for the coup d ' etat . II. PROCEEDINGS IN THE CEREMONY . (Verses 8-11.) 1 . The carrying out of the above arrangements. When the sabbath fixed for the execution of the plot arrived, "the Levites and all the men of... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 23:2
No mention is made in the parallel of the Levites , whom our writer is sure to signalize. The fathers of Israel . The sacredness of the phrase made it dear, above the narrowness of the distinctive appellation Judah, though the worthies all were gathered, as just;implied, out of "Judah." read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
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
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 23:16
Made a covenant between him - The high priest was, on this occasion, the representative of God; whom both the people and the king must have had in view, through the medium of his priest. read more