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James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 18:1-34

REHOBOAM AND JEHOSHAPHAT REHOBOAM (2 Chronicles 10-12) The story of the rejected counsel of the older men and what came of it (chap. 10) is practically as in 1 Kings 12:0 , and furnishes an illustration of the relation of divine sovereignty to human free agency. The fortification of Judah’s cities against Israel (chap. 11) was dwelt upon in the earlier books, as well as the return of the priests and Levites to Jerusalem. Rehoboam’s “wise” action (2 Chronicles 11:23 ) is to be taken in the... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Chronicles 18:1-34

The Enticement of Ahab 2Ch 18:19 HOW singular, how tragical is the experience of life! For example, who could have expected to find in history such an inquiry. Strange words are imputed to the divine Speaker. There is a mystery in every interpretation of these words. Probably the minimum of mystery is to be found in the interpretation which boldly accepts the doctrine that there cannot be evil in the city without the Lord having done it. The mistake is to call it evil, in any final and... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Chronicles 18:4-34

This account is so similar, as far as it goes, to what is related in the book of the Kings already referred to, that I do not think it necessary to make any further observations, unless it be on that clause which is particularly added here, but not noticed in the former history, that at the crying out of Jehoshaphat, (2 Chronicles 18:31 ), the Lord helped him, and moved the Syrians to depart from him. It is delightful to observe how the Lord, who hath all hearts at his disposal, can and will... read more

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

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 2 Chronicles 18:1-19

Lessons from the Life of Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 18:1-19 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Let us learn some things about Jehoshaphat as set forth in 2 Chronicles 17:1-19 . 1. Jehoshaphat walked in the first ways of his father David. This expression, as found in 2 Chronicles 17:3 , carries much weight. David was a man after the heart of God. He set the Lord continually before his face. He knew no greater joy than to write Psalms and sing hymns in praise of his God. He walked in the Commandments of the... 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