2 Chronicles 18:5

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 18:4-8

A council of war: Jehoshaphat and Ahab among the prophets. I. JEHOSHAPAT 'S PROPOSAL . To inquire at the Lord ( 2 Chronicles 18:4 ). A proposal: 1 . Good. Commanded by God ( Proverbs 3:5 , Proverbs 3:6 ), recommended by the pious ( Genesis 25:22 ; 1 Samuel 23:2 , 1 Samuel 23:4 ; 1 Chronicles 21:30 ), approved by experience as indispensable for safety ( Jeremiah 10:23 ), and one that can seldom be neglected without loss ( Zephaniah 1:6 ), and even hurt ( 1... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 18:5

These four hundred prophets , as Keil justly notes, were not prophets of Ashe-rah, nor of Baal, but strictly of Israel, i.e. of the images of the calf ( 1 Kings 12:26-33 ). Their word speedily showed itself not the word of the Lord, but the word that was made up to order of the king, and to suit his known wish at any time. 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 18:5

prophets: i.e. the false prophets of Baal. God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . They knew not experimental relationship with Jehovah. 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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