2 Chronicles 17:5 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah broughta to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance. ”

2 Chronicles 17:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Presents - i. e. “free-will offerings,” in addition to the regular taxes. See 1 Samuel 10:27 .
2 Chronicles 17:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 17:1 to 2 Chronicles 20:37 . The Reign of Jehoshaphat. This section is, in the main, from the hand of the Chronicler, whose spirit and aim are visible throughout; he has utilised al...
2 Chronicles 17:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

brought... presents. In token of subjection and loyalty at beginning of reign ( 1 Samuel 10:27 ; 1 Kings 10:25 ).
2 Chronicles 17:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.
2 Chronicles 17:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance. All Judah brought ... presents. This was custo...
2 Chronicles 17:5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Reign of Jehoshaphat An account of a mission of Levites to teach the Law, and of the king's army. The particulars of Jehoshaphat's reign here given are additional to those contained in 1 Kings 2...
2 Chronicles 17:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Therefore. — And (so “also,” “so that,” in 2 Chronicles 17:7 ; 2 Chronicles 17:10 ). The Lord stablished the kingdom in his hand. — Comp. 2 Kings 14:5 . Presents. — Minchah. This word...
2 Chronicles 17:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

JEHOSHAPHAT-THE DOCTRINE OF NONRESISTANCE 2 Chronicles 17:1-19 ; 2 Chronicles 18:1-34 ; 2 Chronicles 19:1-11 ; 2 Chronicles 20:1-37 ASA was succeeded by his son Jehoshaphat, and his reign be...
2 Chronicles 17:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

With the accession of Jehoshaphat a period of definite reformation for Judah commenced. In this chapter we have, first, the account of his own relationship to God, and the resulting blessing that cam...
2 Chronicles 17:5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

And Reader! do observe how the Lord's blessing is sure to accompany such conduct. Our God will never be backward; but be always before hand in rewarding the services of his creatures. Though he needs...
2 Chronicles 17:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Therefore the Lord stablished the kingdom in his hand ,.... Piety is the best prop of government; the throne is best supported and established by truth, righteousness, and mercy; by the exercise of...
2 Chronicles 17:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance. Ver. 5. And he had riches and honour in abundance....
2 Chronicles 17:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Therefore the Lord established the kingdom in his hand Those stand firm that have the presence of God with them. If the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us , that will stablish the work of our...
2 Chronicles 17:5 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

THE REIGN OF JEHOSHAPHAT (vv.1-19) Asa's son Jehoshaphat, at the beginning of his reign, strengthened himself against Israel (v.1). This was a wise move because Israel was still in a state of id...
2 Chronicles 17:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Jehoshaphat Succeeds Asa. B. C. 914. 1 And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and...
2 Chronicles 17:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; as subjects in those times and places used to do to their kings, as a token of their respect and subjection to them. See 1 Samuel 10:27 1 Kings 10:25 2...
2 Chronicles 17:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter is peculiar to the writer of Chronicles. Jehoshaphat becoming king takes measures for defence of his kingdom ( 2 Chronicles 17:1-9 ); in consequence grows in power ( 2 C...
2 Chronicles 17:5 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Chronicles 17:3-5 I. It is an unspeakable blessing to have been born in the line of a Christian parentage. Much more than godly instruction and example is involved in the blessing. By a mysterio...
2 Chronicles 17:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 17:7 . Sent to his princes to teach. Illustrious men have often engaged in these sacred services on special occasions. David, Jonathan his learned uncle, and the kings or princes of I...
2 Chronicles 17:5 - The Biblical Illustrator

And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead. The conditions of national prosperity This chapter shows-- I. That true religion is the basis of the State; and that wherever it prospers there th...
2 Chronicles 17:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION To the contents of this chapter, and to the reign of Jehoshaphat, which occupies this and the following three chapters, the Book of Kings furnishes as yet no parallel. All that it has...
2 Chronicles 17:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Jehoshaphat's Piety.
2 Chronicles 17:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 10:25 ; 1 Kings 10:27 ; 1 Kings 4:21 ; 1 Kings 9:4 ; 1 Kings 9:5 ; 1 Peter 5:10 ; 1 Samuel 10:27 ; 2 Chronicles 1:15 ; 2 Chronicles 18:1 ; 2 Chronicles 32:23 ; 2 Chronicles 32:27-2...
2 Chronicles 17:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Brought presents — As subjects in those times used to do to their kings, as a token of their respect and subjection to them.

2 Chronicles 17:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Chronicles 17:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 17:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Chronicles 17:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Chronicles 17:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 17:5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 17:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 17:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Chronicles 17:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 17:5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Chronicles 17:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Chronicles 17:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Chronicles 17:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 17:5 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 17:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Chronicles 17:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Chronicles 17:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Chronicles 17:5 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Chronicles 17:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 17:5 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Chronicles 17:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Chronicles 17:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Chronicles 17:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Chronicles 17:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes