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Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Chronicles 18:1-27

Jehoshaphat Consults Prophets v. 1. Now, Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance, as described in detail in the preceding chapter, and joined affinity with Ahab, entered into a formal league or alliance with him, which was cemented, moreover, by the marriage of Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab, to Jehoram, the son of Jehoshaphat. But neither the league nor the matrimonial alliance which brought the two reigning houses into closer union met with the approval of the Lord, 2 Chronicles 19:2.... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Chronicles 18:1-34

d. Jehoshaphat: the Prophets Michah Son of Imlah and Jehu Son of Hanani.—Ch. 17–20 α. Jehoshaphat’s Measures for the external and Internal Defence of his Kingdom: 2 Chronicles 17:1-92 Chronicles 17:1.And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel. 2And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and placed garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which 3Asa his father had taken. And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat; for he walked... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 18:1-34

These chapters contain the story of a strange lapse in the history of Jehoshaphat, and also of his repentance and restoration. Ahab was king in Israel, perhaps the most evil that ever sat on the throne. With him Jehoshaphat made affinity. The story of this strange and false union is very interesting. The king of Judah attempted to insist, in the midst of the corruption of the court of Ahab, on the necessity for consulting Jehovah on the proposed campaign to Ramothgilead. It was strange company... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 18:1-34

2 Chronicles 18:1-Obadiah : . The alliance between Jehoshaphat and Ahab against Syria; their defeat. See notes on 1 Kings 22:1-Habakkuk :; the variations are unimportant. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Chronicles 18:1-34

CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter relates Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Ahab (2 Chronicles 18:1-3); induced to go to Ram.-gil. (2 Chronicles 18:4-11); Micaiah’s adverse prediction (2 Chronicles 18:12-17); continued reproof (2 Chronicles 18:18-22); and sufferings (2 Chronicles 18:23-28); the two kings enter battle with sad results (2 Chronicles 18:28-34). With this chapter corresponds 1 Kings 22:1-35.2 Chronicles 18:1-3.—Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Ahab. Affinity. Joram, his son, married Athaliah,... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 18:1-34

Chapter 18Now Jehoshaphat had these riches and honor in abundance, and [for some reason,] he joined affinity with Ahab ( 2 Chronicles 18:1 ).Who was one of the most wicked of all the kings of the northern tribes. Why? I don't know. But he went up to visit Ahab in Samaria. And while he was there visiting, Ahab said, "Look, I'm going to go out and fight against the Syrians at Ramothgilead. You want to go with me?" Jehoshaphat said, "Why not? You know, I'm with you as one. We're one together.... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 18:1-34

2 Chronicles 18:1 . Jehoshaphat had riches and honour. In his, and in the reign of other good kings, we see how righteousness aggrandizes a country, and exalts its character. The whole of this chapter is nearly similar to the twenty second of the first book of Kings, in which the reflections will be found. read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Chronicles 18:4-34

2 Chronicles 18:4-34And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord to-day.Divine truth and its typical receptionHere are four types of human conduct in relation to Divine truth.I. Those who seek the truth. Micaiah believed in its existence, prayed for its teaching, and determined to follow its leading.II. Those who are opposed to the truth. The priests assumed to be its only depositaries, denied the claims of others, ridiculed and opposed its... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Chronicles 18:21

1 Kings 22:21, 1 Kings 22:22, John 8:44, 1 John 4:6, Revelation 12:9, Revelation 13:14, Revelation 20:8 a lying spirit: 2 Chronicles 18:22, Genesis 3:4, Genesis 3:5 Thou shalt: 2 Chronicles 18:19, Judges 9:23, Job 1:12, Job 2:6, Psalms 109:17 Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 18:5 - Go up 2 Chronicles 25:16 - determined read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 18:3-34

3-34. The rest of this chapter is parallel with 1 Kings 22:4-39, where see notes. read more

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