2 Chronicles 21:1-20 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:1-11

We find here, I. That Jehoshaphat was a very careful indulgent father to Jehoram. He had many sons, who are here named (2 Chron. 21:2), and it is said (2 Chron. 21:13) that they were better than Jehoram, had a great deal more wisdom and virtue, and lived up to their education, which he went counter to. They were very hopeful, and any of them more fit for the crown than he; and yet, because he was the first-born (2 Chron. 21:3), his father secured the kingdom to him, and portioned his brethren... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:12-20

Here we have, I. A warning from God sent to Jehoram by a writing from Elijah the prophet. By this it appears that Jehoram came to the throne, and showed himself what he was before Elijah's translation. It is true we find Elisha attending Jehoshaphat, and described as pouring water on the hands of Elijah, after the story of Elijah's translation (2 Kgs. 3:11); but that might be, and that description might be given of him, while Elijah was yet on earth: and it is certain that that history is put... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:1

Now Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers ,.... See Gill on 1 Kings 22:50 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:2

And he had brethren, the sons of Jehoshaphat ,.... That is, Jehoram had, who succeeded him: their names follow: Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah ; two of them were of the same name; though it may be observed, that in the Hebrew text they are somewhat distinguished, the latter is called Azariah; Jehiel is said, by the Jews F24 T. Hieros. Sanhedrin, fol. 29. 4. , to be the same with Hiel that rebuilt Jericho; indeed it was rebuilt in the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:3

And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things ,.... As jewels and precious stones; or precious garments, as the Targum, in like manner as Abraham gave to his sons, when he sent them from Isaac: with fenced cities in Judah ; not as their own property, but he appointed them governors in them, to defend them against an enemy, and as a mark of honour to them: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram , because he was the firstborn; strictly observing the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:4

Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father ,.... Succeeded him in it, and reigned alone, for he had reigned with his father some years before his death; see Gill on 2 Kings 8:16 , he strengthened himself ; in the kingdom, by some means or another closely attaching the greater part of the princes, and people of the land, unto him, when he thought himself well settled and established on the throne; though some understand it of making strong, or hardening his heart to do... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:5-11

Jehoram was thirty two years old ,.... Of these verses; see Gill on 2 Kings 8:17 , 2 Kings 8:18 , 2 Kings 8:19 , 2 Kings 8:20 , 2 Kings 8:21 , 2 Kings 8:22 read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:11

Moreover, he made high places in the mountains of Judah ,.... Temples and altars for idols, which, being built on mountains, had the name of high places; and these Jehoram made or rebuilt were those which had been pulled down by Asa and Jehoshaphat: and caused the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication ; that is, idolatry, drawing them by his own example to worship Baal, for he did what Ahab and his family did, 2 Chronicles 21:6 , and compelled Judah thereto; the inhabitants of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:12

And there came a writing to him from Elijah the prophet ,.... Not what was written by him after his ascension to heaven, and from thence came to Jehoram, even seven years after that, as say some Jewish writers F26 Seder Olam Rabba, c. 17. Ganz. Tzemach David, par. 1. fol. 12. 1. A. M. 3050. ; nor was it a writing from another person of the same name in those times, since of such an one we nowhere read; nor from Elisha bearing the name of Elijah, having a double portion of his spirit on... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:13

And hast walked in the way of the kings of Israel ,.... Worshipping the calves, and even Baal, with other idols, as they did: and hast made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to go a whoring, like to the whoredoms of the house of Ahab ; meaning spiritual whoredoms or idolatries: and hast also slain thy brethren of thy father's house, which were better than thyself ; more religious, more humane, more prudent, and fitter for government. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:1-11

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:12-20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:5-11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 21:13

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