2 Chronicles 25:11-13 NIV

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 25:1-28

JEHORAM TO HEZEHIAH JEHORAM (2 Chronicles 21:0 ) Jehoshaphat followed Rehoboam’s example in arranging for his sons (2 Chronicles 21:3 ), but without the hoped-for result (2 Chronicles 21:4 ). Such a brother as Jehoram proved might be expected to act in his kingly capacity as verses five to seven testify. Elijah (2 Chronicles 21:12 ) may be mistaken of the transcribers for Elisha, as the former died earlier (2 Kings 2:0 ); unless we take the view in the margin that this was a “writing” he... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Chronicles 25:1-28

Amaziah 2 Chronicles 25:0 THE most remarkable feature in the character of Amaziah is his half-heartedness. He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; he reigned nine-and-twenty years, and was murdered at Lachish by conspirators. He was neither all bad nor all good. His day was made up of cloud and glory. He was neither wise nor foolish; yet he was both. He came as near as any man in history ever came to be that mysterious fountain that can send forth both sweet water and bitter. ... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Chronicles 25:7-13

Observe how very gracious the Lord was, to send a message for safety to such a character as Amaziah. Yes! in the worst of times the Lord hath an eye to his people. Nevertheless (saith God) I wrought for my name's sake. Ezekiel 20:22 . There is a blessed nevertheless whereby the Lord will look with mercy upon his people for his great name's sake, and for his covenant righteousness sake, with his dear Son. How beautiful a thought is introduced in the midst of this treaty between the man of God... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 25:12

Rock, afterwards called Jecteel. Some take it to be Petra, 4 K. xiv. 7. read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 25:13

Samaria, the capital, where they had made their complaints to king Joas; and receiving no redress, began to plunder, as far as Bethhoron the lower, which Solomon had repaired, and his successors had retained, though it belonged to the territory of Ephraim, C. xiii. 5., and Josue xviii. 13. C. read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 25:1-13

1-13 Amaziah was no enemy to religion, but cool and indifferent friend. Many do what is good, but not with a perfect heart. Rashness makes work for repentance. But Amaziah's obedience to the command of God was to his honour. A firm belief of God's all-sufficiency to bear us out in our duty, and to make up all the loss and damage was sustain in his service, will make his yoke very easy, and his burden very light. When we are called to part with any thing for God and our religion, it should... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Chronicles 25:1-13

The Overthrow of the Edomites v. 1. Amaziah was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem, one of the wives selected for his father by Jehoiada, the priest. v. 2. And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, in maintaining, the worship of Jehovah, but not with a perfect heart, with undivided loyalty; not only did he tolerate idolatry, but he even encouraged its practise. ... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Chronicles 25:1-28

h. Joash: the Prophet Zechariah Son of Jehoiada.—Ch. 24α. Reign of Joash under the Guidance of Jehoiada: Repair of the Temple: 2 Chronicles 24:1-142 Chronicles 24:1.Joash was seven years old when he became king; and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem: and his mother’s name was Zibiah of Beer-sheba. 2And Joash did that which was right in the eyes of the Lord all the days of 3Jehoiada the priest. And Jehoiada chose for him two wives; and he begat sons and daughters.4And it came to pass after... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 25:1-28

The story of the reign of Amaziah opens with a remarkable statement which gives us the key to all that follows. "He did that which was right in the eyes of the Lord, but not with a perfect heart." The general aim of the man was right, but execution was spoiled by imperfection. Nothing is wholly satisfactory to God save the perfect heart, because nothing else can possibly produce the best in man. Amaziah's punishment of his father's murders was tempered with justice. The imperfection of his... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 25:1-28

2 Chronicles 25:1-Hosea : . The Reign of Amaziah.— This section is taken from 2 Kings 14:1-Song of Solomon : with some considerable additions and modifications characteristic of the Chronicler. 2 Chronicles 25:1-Numbers : . See notes on 2 Kings 14:1-Joshua :; the Chronicler omits all reference to worship on the high places. 2 Chronicles 25:5-2 Samuel : . A midrashic expansion of 2 Kings 14:7, forming a background to the verses which follow. 2 Chronicles 25:7 . a man of God: i.e. a prophet (... read more