歴代誌Ⅱ 20:20-23 JCB

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

5. Victory over the Moabite-Ammonite alliance 20:1-30This chapter does not appear in Kings. It illustrates well that "the Lord will rule (judge)," the meaning of Jehoshaphat’s name and the truth that characterized his reign. The motif of retribution is very strong here. God gave victory because Jehoshaphat and Judah trusted and obeyed Him (2 Chronicles 20:17).Jehoshaphat’s prayer (2 Chronicles 20:6-12) was very similar to Solomon’s at the temple dedication (cf. 2 Chronicles 6:12-42).... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Chronicles 20:1-37

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 20:1-37

Reign of Jehoshaphat (concluded)An account of how a host of Moabites and others invaded Judah; how Jehoshaphat prayed to the Lord, and was directed by Jahaziel not to fear; and how the enemy was overthrown by God.The early part of this chapter is additional to the narrative in 1 K: the latter part reproduces 1 Kings 22:41-49.1. Other beside the Ammonites] better (with LXX), ’some of the Meunim’ (or Maonites): cp. 2 Chronicles 26:7 and Judges 10:12. They seem to have been the people from Mt.... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 20:20

(20) Went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa.—Part of the wilderness of Jeruel (2 Chronicles 20:16). Tekoa (Thekua) is about ten miles south of Jerusalem, and commands a view over the table-land of el Husâsoh.Jehoshaphat stood.—Or, came forward. The king probably stood in the gate at Jerusalem.Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established.—An affirmative way of putting the words of Isaiah to Ahaz: “If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established” (Isaiah 7:9).Believe his... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 20:21

(21) And when he had consulted with.—Or, advised, given counsel to, warned. (Comp. 2 Kings 6:8.) Vulg., “deditque consilium populo, et statuit cantores domini.”And that should praise the beauty of holiness.—Rather, and men praising, in holy apparel. i.e., Levitical vestments (1 Chronicles 16:29; Psalms 29:2).And to say.—And saying.Praise the Lord.—Give thanks unto Jehovah The refrain of the singers. (See on 1 Chronicles 16:34; 1 Chronicles 16:41; 2 Chronicles 5:13; 2 Chronicles 7:3.) The band... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 20:22

(22) And when they began.—Literally, And at the. time when they began with shouting and praise. (Comp. Deuteronomy 16:9, to begin with.) They had now reached the neighbourhood of the enemy; and their joyful pæan was the signal for a Divine interposition. (Comp. Joshua 6:16; Joshua 6:20, and Psalms 46:6.)The Lord set ambushments.—Jehovah placed liers in wait (Judges 9:25). (nâthan here is equivalent in meaning to sâm there.)Come against.—Come into, i.e., invade (2 Chronicles 20:10).They were... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 20:23

(23) Stood up against.—‘Amad ‘al, a late usage. (So 1 Chronicles 21:1.)Utterly to slay.—To exterminate (hacharîm), devote to destruction.Made an end of.—Finished with. (See on 2 Chronicles 20:22, “begin with,” and compare Genesis 44:12.)Every one helped . . . another.—Literally, they helped, each against (or, in the case of) his fellow, for destruction (mashchîth, 2 Chronicles 22:4; Ezekiel 5:16). read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Chronicles 20:1-37

2 Chronicles 20:26 The word valley is a poem in itself; it is associated with a great deal that is beautiful, comforting, and that gives the soul a sense of security and plentifulness. The Bible is full of valleys, as it is full of wells. You know this beautiful land of the mountain and the stream and the great flood and the green sward and the unexpected garden and the great and terrible wilderness oh, that world of sand, that foe that mocks the spring, and smites the summer as a woman might... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:1-37

JEHOSHAPHAT-THE DOCTRINE OF NONRESISTANCE2 Chronicles 17:1-19; 2 Chronicles 18:1-34; 2 Chronicles 19:1-11; 2 Chronicles 20:1-37ASA was succeeded by his son Jehoshaphat, and his reign began even more auspiciously than that of Asa. The new king had apparently taken warning from the misfortunes of Asa’s closing years; and as he was thirty-five years old when he came to the throne, he had been trained before Asa fell under the Divine displeasure. He walked in the first ways of his father David,... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Chronicles 20:1-37

CHAPTER 20 Judah Invaded, Jehoshaphat’s Prayer and Deliverance 1. The invasion (2 Chronicles 20:1-2 ) 2. Jehoshaphat’s great prayer (2 Chronicles 20:3-13 ) 3. Jehovah’s answer through Jahaziel (2 Chronicles 20:14-17 ) 4. Prostrated before the LORD (2 Chronicles 20:18-19 ) 5. The great deliverance (2 Chronicles 20:20-25 ) 6. In the valley of Berachah (2 Chronicles 20:26-30 ) 7. The record of Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 20:31-34 ) 8. Alliance with Ahaziah (2 Chronicles 20:35-37 )... read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Chronicles 20:1-37

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 20:1-37

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 20:20

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 20:21

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 20:22

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 20:23

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Chronicles 20:1-37

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:1-37

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Chronicles 20:1-37

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