Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Chronicles 17:3
2 Chronicles 17:3. He walked in the first ways of his father David— He walked in the ways of his father David, first and last. Houbigant. read more
역대하 17:3-5 Krv
Thomas Coke
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 17:3
3-5. he walked in the first ways of his father David—He imitated the piety of his great ancestor in the early part of his reign before he made those unhappy lapses which dishonored his character. and sought not unto Baalim—a term used for idols generally in contradistinction to the Lord God of his father. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 17:4
4. and not after the doings of Israel—He observed with scrupulous fidelity, and employed his royal influence to support the divine institutions as enacted by Moses, abhorring that spurious and unlawful calf-worship that now formed the established religion in Israel. Being thus far removed, alike from gross idolatry and Israelitish apostasy, and adhering zealously to the requirements of the divine law, the blessing of God rested on his government. Ruling in the fear of God, and for the good of... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 17:5
5. all Judah brought . . . presents—This was customary with the people generally at the beginning of a reign (1 Samuel 10:27), and with the nobles and high functionaries yearly afterwards. They were given in the form of voluntary offerings, to avoid the odious idea of a tax or tribute. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Chronicles 17:1-6
1. Summary of Jehoshaphat’s reign 17:1-6Jehoshaphat did right because he followed David’s example (2 Chronicles 17:3). He remained faithful to Yahweh by obeying His Law rather than worshipping Baal (2 Chronicles 17:3-4). Consequently God blessed his reign by giving him riches and honor (2 Chronicles 17:5). The king took pride in obeying God, and he weeded out the high places that kept sprouting up around Judah (2 Chronicles 17:6).The Baals (2 Chronicles 17:3) ". . . were almost numberless, each... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Chronicles 17:1-37
D. Jehoshaphat chs. 17-20This account of Jehoshaphat’s rule reveals that God was then actively leading His people. These were the years of alliance with Israel, and Ahab was on the throne of the Northern Kingdom.The Chronicler deliberately presented Jehoshaphat’s record very similarly to the way he recounted Asa’s experiences. In chapters 17-20, as in 14-16, we have a series of contrasts that teach the same lessons. These lessons are the importance of depending on Yahweh and being loyal to Him... read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 17:1-19
Reign of JehoshaphatAn account of a mission of Levites to teach the Law, and of the king’s army.The particulars of Jehoshaphat’s reign here given are additional to those contained in 1 Kings 22:41-50.1. Strengthened himself against Israel] Jehoshaphat came to the throne in the fourth year of Ahab, and it is probable that some interval elapsed before he made peace with him, as recorded in 1 Kings 22:44.2. Which Asa.. taken] see 2 Chronicles 15:8, and note.3. His father David] LXX omits ’David,’... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 17:3
(3) He walked in the first ways.—The former or earlier ways of David, as contrasted with his later conduct—a tacit allusion to the adultery with Bathsheba and other sins of David committed in his later years (2 Samuel 11-24). A few MSS. and the LXX. omit David.And sought not unto Baalim.—And sought not the Baals (dârash lĕ, a late construction). The Baals were different local aspects of the sun-god. Here the term no doubt includes the illegal worship of Jehovah under the form of a bullock, as... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 17:5
(5) Therefore.—And (so “also,” “so that,” in 2 Chronicles 17:7; 2 Chronicles 17:10).The Lord stablished the kingdom in his hand.—Comp. 2 Kings 14:5.Presents.—Minchah. This word often means tributary offerings, as in 2 Chronicles 17:11, but here it obviously denotes the voluntary gifts of loyal subjects, usual at the beginning of a reign (1 Samuel 10:27).And he had (or got) riches and honour in abundance.—Like David and Solomon (1 Chronicles 29:28; 2 Chronicles 1:12). read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 17:5
brought . . . presents. In token of subjection and loyalty at beginning of reign (1 Samuel 10:27 . 1 Kings 10:25 ). read more