2 Chronicles 13:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And now ye think to withstand the kingdom of the LORD in the hand of the sons of David; and ye be a great multitude, and there are with you golden calves, which Jeroboam made you for gods. ”

2 Chronicles 13:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Reign of Abijah. Most of this section has nothing corresponding to it in 1 K., though references to the history of this reign occur in 1 Kings 15:1-8 . 2 Chronicles 13:1 f. Cf. 1 Kings...
2 Chronicles 13:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

the kingdom of the LORD. Once pertaining to the whole nation ( 1 Chronicles 28:5 ; 1 Chronicles 9:8 ), now confined to Judah. made you. Compare 1 Kings 12:28 .
2 Chronicles 13:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And now ye think to withstand the kingdom of the LORD in the hand of the sons of David; and ye be a great multitude, and there are with you golden calves, which Jeroboam made you for gods.
2 Chronicles 13:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Ought ye not to know that the LORD God of Israel gave the kingdom over Israel to David for ever, even to him and to his sons by a covenant of salt? No JFB commentary on these verses.
2 Chronicles 13:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Reign of Abijah This chapter expands the account given of Abijah (Abijam) in 1 Kings 15:1-8 by giving details of his war with Jeroboam, which is there only briefly mentioned.
2 Chronicles 13:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

And now ye think. — Literally, say, i.e., in your hearts ( 2 Chronicles 2:1 ). To withstand the kingdom. — Literally, to show yourselves strong before the kingdom, as in last verse. In (...
2 Chronicles 13:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

REHOBOAM AND ABIJAH: THE IMPORTANCE OF RITUAL 2 Chronicles 10:1-19 ; 2 Chronicles 11:1-23 ; 2 Chronicles 12:1-16 ; 2 Chronicles 13:1-22 THE transition from Solomon to Rehoboam brings to ligh...
2 Chronicles 13:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In the reign of Abijah there was terrible war between Judah and Israel. The king himself was evil, as the Book of the Kings declares. Here, however, he was speaking and acting for his people. His add...
2 Chronicles 13:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

This speech of Abijah is very animated and powerful. He points out the iniquity of Jeroboam, who as a servant had stood up in open rebellion against his Lord. He bids the people take notice what vain...
2 Chronicles 13:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And now ye think to withstand the kingdom of the Lord in the hand of the sons of David ,.... To oppose them, prevail over them, and get it out of their hands, which is delivered to them by the Lord,...
2 Chronicles 13:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And now ye think to withstand the kingdom of the LORD in the hand of the sons of David; and ye [be] a great multitude, and [there are] with you golden calves, which Jeroboam made you for gods. Ver....
2 Chronicles 13:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ye think to withstand the kingdom of the Lord That kingdom which was not set up by vain men, in pursuance of their own ambition and discontent, as yours was, but ordained and established by God him...
2 Chronicles 13:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

THE REIGN OF ABIJAH (vv.1-22) Jereboam outlived Rehoboam, though not for long (v.20). He died after reigning 22 years ( 1 Kings 14:20 ), five years longer than Rehoboam. But Abijah, son of Rehob...
2 Chronicles 13:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Abijah's Reign over Judah. B. C. 957. 1 Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam bega...
2 Chronicles 13:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The kingdom of the Lord in the land of the sons of David; that kingdom which was not set up by vain men in pursuance of their own ambition and discontent, as yours was, but ordained and established...
2 Chronicles 13:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter parallel to 1 Kings 15:1-8 . Abijah succeeds and wars against Jeroboam ( 2 Chronicles 13:1-4 ); declares the right of his cause ( 2 Chronicles 13:4-12 ); his victory an...
2 Chronicles 13:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 13:3 . Four hundred thousand eight hundred thousand chosen men. This would seem incredible, did we not know that the manner of the Hebrews at that time was to bring all their people f...
2 Chronicles 13:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

And Abijah stood up upon mount Zemaraim. A great speech its claims concerning Judah. God recognised-- 1. In the gift of the kingdom. 2. In the worship and services of the temple. 3. In...
2 Chronicles 13:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION The career of Abijah begins and ends with this chapter, the twenty-one verses of which are paralleled by only eight in 1 Kings 15:1-11 . The difference is caused by the fact that t...
2 Chronicles 13:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Abijah's Warning to Israel
2 Chronicles 13:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 12:28 ; 1 Kings 14:9 ; 2 Chronicles 11:15 ; 2 Chronicles 14:9-11 ; 2 Chronicles 20:12 ; 2 Chronicles 20:6 ; 2 Chronicles 9:8 ; Hosea 8:5 ; Hosea 8:6 ; Isaiah 7:6 ; Isaiah 7:7 ; Is...
2 Chronicles 13:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Golden calves — There is that among you which may damp your confidence: you worship those images which God abhors.

2 Chronicles 13:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 13:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Chronicles 13:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Chronicles 13:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 13:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 13:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 13:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Chronicles 13:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 13:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Chronicles 13:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Chronicles 13:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Chronicles 13:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 13:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 13:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Chronicles 13:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Chronicles 13:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Chronicles 13:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 13:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Chronicles 13:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Chronicles 13:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Chronicles 13:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Chronicles 13:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes