2 Chronicles 28:22-24 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 28:22

This is that King Ahaz . Expunge the words in italic type. Revised Version, this same King Ahaz. But the most literal rendering will be the most forcible: He, the King Ahaz. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 28:23

He sacrificed unto the gods of Damascus, which smote him . The writer must be understood to speak from the point of view of Ahaz, in putting it, that it was the gods of Damascus who smote." The formula, all Israel, is a clear instance of how the name "Israel" is used as "Judah." The gods of Damascus were, of course, the same with those of Syria, of which Damascus was capital. Their names were Rimmon, Tabrim-men, Hadad, and some others. Perhaps no verse in Chronicles is more typical of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 28:24

This verse (completed, indeed, by the verse following) heightens to its climax the description of the guilt of Ahaz, which grew to madness. 2 Chronicles 28:17 , 2 Chronicles 28:18 of the parallel enlarge our view of what Ahaz did in the way of destruction, relating his mutilation of the bases and laver and sea, after also the displacement of the brazen altar in favour of that the pattern of which he had sent from Damascus to Urijah the priest, who must have been a consenting party to the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 28:23

His adoption of the Syrian gods, Hadad, Rimmon, and others, as objects of worship, no doubt preceded the destruction of Damascus by the Assyrians 2 Kings 16:9.Israel - i. e. “Judah;” so in 2 Chronicles 28:27. Compare 2 Chronicles 28:19. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 28:24

Compare 2 Kings 16:17 note. The temple-worship was suspended, the lamps put out, and the doors shut, to prevent the priests from entering. The Jews still celebrate a yearly fast in commemoration of this time of affliction.Altars - As the one altar for sacrifice, which alone the Law allowed, symbolized the doctrine of one God, so these many altars spoke unmistakeably of the all-embracing polytheism affected by Ahaz. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 28:1-27

A.M. 3263. B.C. 741. Ahaz reigns ill, 2 Chronicles 28:1-4 . Is smitten by the Syrians and Israelites, 2 Chronicles 28:5-8 ; who send back the captives they had taken, 2 Chronicles 28:9-15 . Ahaz sends for help to the king of Assyria, but in vain, 2 Chronicles 28:16-21 . Yet he continues in idolatry, 2 Chronicles 28:22-25 ; and dies, 2Ch 28:26 , 2 Chronicles 28:27 . read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 28:22

2 Chronicles 28:22. This is that King Ahaz That monster and reproach of mankind, that unteachable and incorrigible prince, whom even grievous afflictions made worse, which commonly make men better. This is he whose name deserves to be remembered and detested for ever. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 28:23

2 Chronicles 28:23. He sacrificed unto the gods of Damascus that smote him Or, which had smitten him formerly; that is, had enabled their worshippers, the Syrians, as he foolishly imagined, to smite him. He sacrificed to them, therefore, not because he loved them, but because he feared them, thinking they had helped his enemies, and hoping, if he could bring them over to his interest, they would help him. “O blind superstition!” exclaims Bishop Hall, “how did the gods of Syria help their... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 28:1-27

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 28:22

trespass. Hebrew. ma'al App-44 . See note on "transgressed", 2 Chronicles 28:19 . this is that king Ahaz. Compare three specially branded transgressors: Cain (Genesis 4:15 ); Dathan (Numbers 26:9 ); and Ahaz, here. Contrast Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 32:12 , 2 Chronicles 32:30 ). read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 28:22

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 28:23

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 28:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 28:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 28:24

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 28:1-27

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 28:22

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 28:23

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 28:1-27

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 28:22

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