2 Chronicles 36:11

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 36:11-21

We have here an account of the destruction of the kingdom of Judah and the city of Jerusalem by the Chaldeans. Abraham, God's friend, was called out of that country, from Ur of the Chaldees, when God took him into covenant and communion with himself; and now his degenerate seed were carried into that country again, to signify that they had forfeited all that kindness wherewith they had been regarded for the father's sake, and the benefit of that covenant into which he was called; all was now... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 36:1-13

Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah ,.... Of whose reign, and of the three following, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah, and the account of them, from hence to the end of 2 Chronicles 36:13 , what needs explanation or reconciliation; see Gill on 2 Kings 23:31 , 2 Kings 23:32 , 2 Kings 23:33 , 2 Kings 23:34 , 2 Kings 23:35 , 2 Kings 23:36 , 2 Kings 23:37 , 2 Kings 24:5 , 2 Kings 24:6 , 2 Kings 24:8 , 2 Kings 24:10 , 2 Kings 24:17 , 2 Kings... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 36:1-23

This chapter, then, contains, first, very brief accounts of the four reigns of Jehoahaz ( 2 Chronicles 36:1-4 ), Eliakim or Jehoiakim ( 2 Chronicles 36:4-8 ), Jehoiachin ( 2 Chronicles 36:9 , 2 Chronicles 36:10 ), and Zedekiah ( 2 Chronicles 36:10-13 ); next, general remarks on the iniquity that heralded the destruction of the nation and the punishment of it by the Chaldean captivity ( 2 Chronicles 36:14-17 ); thirdly, the methods of that destruction and captivity ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 36:1-23

The final indictment, sentence, and execution of it. It is in 2 Chronicles 36:11-21 of this chapter that we are given to read the final summary of, first, the folly and sin of Judah, her king, princes, and people; and second, the just displeasure and necessary punishment of Jehovah after an unparalleled forbearance. The historic incidents of the four reigns which occupy this chapter abound in pathetic, tragic interest. The account of them given in the parallel (2Ki 23:31-25:30) is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 36:11-21

Zedekiah; or the fall of Judah. I. AN EXAMPLE OF INSENSATE WICKEDNESS . ( 2 Chronicles 36:11-16 .) 1 . On the part of the king. Seemingly the third ( 1 Chronicles 3:15 ), but in reality the fourth, son of Josiah (cf. 2 Kings 23:31 , 2 Kings 23:36 ), and the full brother of Jehoahaz, or Shallum ( 2 Kings 23:31 ; 2 Kings 24:18 ). but the half-brother of Jehoiakim ( 2 Kings 23:36 ), Mattanias, or Jehovah s gift, as he was originally called, ascended the throne of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 36:1-23

Failure, defeat and captivity (36:1-23)The Chronicler spent much time describing the reforms of Hezekiah and Josiah, impressing upon his readers that good kings tried to be faithful to the Mosaic and Davidic covenants. They had to follow the Levitical order if they were to enjoy the promises given to the dynasty of David. With the death of Josiah, Judah quickly returned to its former ungodly ways. Successive kings followed disastrous policies, both political and religious, which resulted in... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 36:11

XIX. ZEDEKIAH (598-587 B.C.);ZEDEKIAH'S WICKEDNESS REACHES A POINT OF NO RETURN"Zedekiah was twenty and one years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah his God; he humbled not himself before Jeremiah the prophet speaking from the mouth of Jehovah. And he also rebelled against king Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God: but he stiffened his neck, and hardened his heart, against turning unto Jehovah,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 36:11

11. Zedekiah—Nebuchadnezzar appointed him. His name, originally Mattaniah, was, according to the custom of Oriental conquerors, changed into Zedekiah. Though the son of Josiah (1 Chronicles 3:15; Jeremiah 1:2; Jeremiah 1:3; Jeremiah 37:1), he is called the brother of Jehoiachin (Jeremiah 37:1- :), that is, according to the latitude of Hebrew style in words expressing affinity, his relative or kinsman (see 2 Kings 24:18; 2 Kings 25:1-21). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Chronicles 36:1-21

Q. The Last Four Kings 36:1-21The sovereignty of the Davidic kings over Judah had ended. With the death of Josiah, Judah fell under the control of foreign powers, first Egypt and then Babylonia. God used other more powerful kings and kingdoms to punish His people (cf. 2 Kings 23:31 to 2 Kings 25:17). The temple motif in Chronicles also climaxes in this section with its destruction. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Chronicles 36:1-23

IV. THE REIGNS OF SOLOMON’S SUCCESSORS CHS. 10-36"With the close of Solomon’s reign we embark upon a new phase in Chr.’s account of Israel’s history. That account can be broadly divided . . . into the pre-Davidic era, the time of David and Solomon, and the period of the divided monarchy up until the Babylonian exile." [Note: McConville, p. 150.] ". . . the Chronicler never regarded the northern monarchy as anything but illegitimate and a rebellion against God’s chosen dynasty. As far as he was... read more

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