Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 19:1-11
REFLECTIONS. Wisdom is well bought, if it be not bought too dear. Jehoshaphat returned from the battle at Ramoth-gilead, beaten indeed by the Assyrians, but more so by the reproaches of his own mind. He reflected bitterly on himself for marrying his son with Athaliah, and for going to battle expressly against the word of the Lord by Micaiah. What a mercy that he returned with his life! No sooner did he approach his capital than he was met by Jehu the prophet, who boldly demanded on the part of... read more
Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 19:1-11
This time let's turn to II Chronicles, chapter 19.We are dealing at the present time in this area of scripture with the reign of Jehoshaphat, king over Judah. For the most part, Jehoshaphat was a good king. He did develop many spiritual reforms. There was one aspect about his reign that was not good, and that was his desire to develop an affinity and friendship with Ahab, who was the king over the tribes of Israel in the north. Ahab was probably one of the most wicked of all of the kings over... read more