2 Chronicles 20:33 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Howbeit the high places were not taken away: for as yet the people had not prepared their hearts unto the God of their fathers. ”

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The latter clause of this verse helps to reconcile the first clause with the statement that Jehoshaphat “took away the high places” (see 2 Chronicles 15:17 note).
2 Chronicles 20:33 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Howbeit the high places were (t) not taken away: for as yet the people had not prepared their hearts unto the God of their fathers. (t) If the great care and diligence of this good king was not able...
2 Chronicles 20:33 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Jehoshaphat's victory over the Ammonites and Moabites. This story of a miraculous battle is perhaps a midrash on the war described in 1 Kings 3:4 ff., and has, in so far, some historical basis; b...
2 Chronicles 20:33 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

not taken away. See note on 2 Chronicles 17:6 .
2 Chronicles 20:33 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Howbeit the high places were not taken away: for as yet the people had not prepared their hearts unto the God of their fathers. The high places were not taken away - The idolatry, as we have seen, wa...
2 Chronicles 20:33 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Howbeit the high places were not taken away: for as yet the people had not prepared their hearts unto the God of their fathers. The high places were not taken away. Those on which idolatry wa...
2 Chronicles 20:33 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Reign of Jehoshaphat (concluded) An account of how a host of Moabites and others invaded Judah; how Jehoshaphat prayed to the Lord, and was directed by Jahaziel not to fear; and how the enemy was...
2 Chronicles 20:33 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For... hearts. — And the people had not yet directed their heart. This language is the chronicler’s own (see 2 Chronicles 12:14 ; 2 Chronicles 19:3 ), and is substituted for the statement, “The...
2 Chronicles 20:33 - 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 20:33 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This chapter gives us the story which perhaps reveals most graphically the simplicity and splendor of the faith of Jehoshaphat. His kingdom was threatened with powerful and terrible invasion. In his...
2 Chronicles 20:33 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

We arrive to the close of Jehoshaphat's reign and life together. The length of it was not equal to many of the kings of Judah, though such honourable testimony is given of him. Perhaps the records co...
2 Chronicles 20:33 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Howbeit, the high places were not taken away ,.... The high places, where idols were worshipped, were taken away, 2 Chronicles 17:6 , but not those where sacrifices were offered to the true God:...
2 Chronicles 20:33 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Howbeit the high places were not taken away: for as yet the people had not prepared their hearts unto the God of their fathers. Ver. 33. For as yet the people had not prepared their hearts. ] They...
2 Chronicles 20:33 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Howbeit, the high places were not taken away Not universally; the fault was not in Jehoshaphat, but in the people, who, though they did worship the true God, yet would not be confined to the temple...
2 Chronicles 20:33 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

THREE ENEMIES AITACKING (vv.1-2) The Lord now allowed a further test of the faith of King Jehoshaphat. Armies of Moab and Ammon came against Judah, and others were added in this attack. Moab spe...
2 Chronicles 20:33 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Jehoshaphat's Navy Wrecked. B. C. 892. 31 And Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah: he was...
2 Chronicles 20:33 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The high places where not taken away; not fully nor universally; of which See Poole on " 2 Chronicles 17:6 " . The fault was not in Jehoshaphat, but in the people, who, though they did worship the...
2 Chronicles 20:33 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.] Narrative to 2 Chronicles 20:30 entirely additional to Kings. Invasion of Moabites ( 2 Chronicles 20:1-3 ); fast and supplication of king and people ( 2 Chronicles 20:3-13 ); the m...
2 Chronicles 20:33 - Scofield Reference Notes

high places ( See Scofield) - ( 1 Kings 3:2 ).
2 Chronicles 20:33 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 20:1 . With them other, the LXX, Μιναιοι, mixed people. 2 Chronicles 20:5 . Jehosphaphat stood in the house of the Lord. This was proceeding in the good and ancient way. He prayed...
2 Chronicles 20:33 - The Biblical Illustrator

So the reign of Jehoshaphat was quiet. The character of Jehoshaphat I. Jehoshaphat is not unlike Hezekiah and Josiah. II. His personal character seems to have had very distinctive features i...
2 Chronicles 20:33 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Of this chapter, with its thirty-seven verses, only the six verses (31-36) find any duplicate or parallel in Kings ( 1 Kings 22:41-11 ). The chapter is occupied with a statement of th...
2 Chronicles 20:33 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Summary of Jehoshaphat's Reign
2 Chronicles 20:33 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 7:3 ; 2 Chronicles 12:14 ; 2 Chronicles 14:3 ; 2 Chronicles 17:6 ; 2 Chronicles 19:3 ; 2 Chronicles 30:19 ; Deuteronomy 29:4
2 Chronicles 20:33 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Not taken — Not universally; the fault was not in Jehoshaphat, but in the people, who, though they did worship the true God, yet would not be confined to the temple, but for their own conveniency,...

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Chronicles 20:33 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Chronicles 20:33 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Chronicles 20:33 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 20:33 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Scofield Reference Notes

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 20:33 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Chronicles 20:33 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Chronicles 20:33 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Chronicles 20:33 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes