2 Chronicles 7:19-20 - Exposition

And forsake . The parallel ( 1 Kings 9:6 ) puts it, according to the Authorized Version, "If ye shall at all turn from following me," etc; which rendering on the part of the Authorized Version probably errs by excess. Much mercy, much forbearing, long-suffering, and slowness to anger, were sure to mark the Divine rule; nor would condemnation take effect, nor did it take effect, till the revolt of the people was a thorough revolt, as finally testifying itself in the crucifixion of Christ (see also, as comments on the expressions of these two verses, Le 2 Chronicles 26:14 ; Deuteronomy 4:26 , Deuteronomy 4:27 ; Deuteronomy 28:37 , and generally 15-64). The same Hebrew words for a proverb and a byword among all nations are found in verse 37, as just quoted.