2 Chronicles 18:25

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 18:4-27

This is almost word for word the same with what we had, 1 Kgs. 22:41-50 We will not repeat what was there said, nor have we much to add, but may take occasion to think, 1. Of the great duty of acknowledging God in all our ways and enquiring at his word, whatever we undertake. Jehoshaphat was not willing to proceed till he had done this, 2 Chron. 18:4. By particular believing prayer, by an unbiased consultation of the scripture and our own consciences, and by an observant regard to the hints of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 18:2-34

And after certain years ,.... Two years, according to the Syriac and Arabic versions, or in the third year after the affinity was contracted, see 1 Kings 22:2 , he went down to Ahab to Samaria ; to pay him a visit upon the alliance, civil and matrimonial, contracted between them: and Ahab killed sheep and oxen for him in abundance, and for the people that he had with him ; entertained him and his retinue in a very grand and liberal manner: and persuaded him to go up with him to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 18:1-34

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 18:1-34

The second chapter in Jehoshaphat's career. This chapter opens with the statement of a fact that portends no good—the "affinity' which Jehoshaphat "joined with Ahab," the King of Israel. This came to pass in the incident of the marriage of Jehoram, son of Jehoshaphat, with Athaliah, daughter of Ahab. Eight years, or a little more, and it seems to bear no evil fruit; but, if so, it was only that it was taking its time to form and ripen, and now too surely is found. Clusters of lessons in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 18:6-27

Speaking for God. We may take Micaiah as the type of the true prophet, i.e. of the man who speaks for God; he is not merely the man who has a vision of the future—that is the smaller part of his function; he is the one who is charged with a Divine message, and who faithfully delivers it, however it may be received. Thus regarding him, we learn that the spokesman for God must be— I. UNCONCERNED ABOUT NUMBERS . There may be "four hundred men" on one side ( 2 Chronicles 18:5 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 18:9-27

Micaiah, the son of Imla-an Old Testament hero. I. THE COURAGE HE DISPLAYED . ( 2 Chronicles 18:9-13 .) He delivered Jehovah's message under circumstances that might and probably would have intimidated him had he not been a hero. 1 . Before two kings to whom that message was unacceptable. The scene was calculated to steal away Micaiah's fortitude, could anything have done so. In an open space or threshing-floor, at the entering in of the gate of Samaria, Ahab and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 18:25

Carry him back . The last of these three words tells, of course, its own tale, of what had already been the treatment accorded to Micaiah. Amon the governor … Joash the king's son. This latter person is found only here and in the parallel, and the designation given him probably does not intend a personal relationship to the king, but an official; so see again 2 Chronicles 28:7 ; and note the conjunction again of the governor of the house, in the next clause. The Vulgate translates the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 18:1-34

A.M. 3107. B.C. 897. Jehoshaphat joins affinity with Ahab, and consents to go with him to Ramoth- gilead, 2 Chronicles 18:1-3 . The false prophets promise them success, 2 Chronicles 18:4-11 . Micaiah foretels the death of Ahab, 2 Chronicles 18:6-27 . Jehoshaphat hardly escapes, 2 Chronicles 18:28-32 . Ahab slain, 2 Chronicles 18:33 , 2 Chronicles 18:34 . 2 Chronicles 18:1. And joined affinity with Ahab For Joram, his eldest son, married Athaliah, Ahab’s daughter. This chapter is,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 18:1-34

The reign of Jehoshaphat (17:1-20:37)Jehoshaphat carried on the reform that Asa began, by destroying all the Baal shrines that remained in Judah (17:1-6; cf. 15:17). Positively, he educated the people in the law of God by forming an official group of instructors whom he sent around Judah’s towns and villages. The group consisted of civil leaders, priests and Levites (7-9). He also fortified Judah’s defences and enlarged its army, so that neighbouring countries feared to attack it... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Chronicles 18:1-34

3. Jehoshaphat and Ahab ch. 18This chapter is very similar to 1 Kings 22. Jehoshaphat’s concern for God’s will guided his actions (2 Chronicles 18:4; 2 Chronicles 18:6). For other instances of prophets providing war oracles for the Divine Warrior, see 2 Chronicles 11:1-4; 1 Kings 20:13; 1 Kings 20:28; 2 Kings 3:11-19; 2 Kings 6:12-22; 2 Kings 7:1-7; 2 Kings 13:14-20; and 2 Chronicles 20:14-19. The Chronicler undoubtedly wanted to encourage his audience toward repentance and restoration by... read more

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