2 Chronicles 25:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But if thou wilt go, do it, be strong for the battle: God shall make thee fall before the enemy: for God hath power to help, and to cast down. ”

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

If the present text is regarded as sound, this passage must be taken ironically. But most recent commentators supply a second negative, and render it: “But go thou alone, act, be strong for the bat...
2 Chronicles 25:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

But (f) if thou wilt go, do [it], be strong for the battle: God shall make thee fall before the enemy: for God hath power to help, and to cast down. (f) If you will not give credit to my words.
2 Chronicles 25:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Reign of Amaziah. This section is taken from 2 Kings 14:1-22 with some considerable additions and modifications characteristic of the Chronicler. 2 Chronicles 25:1-4 . See notes on 2 Kin...
2 Chronicles 25:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

be strong. Figure of speech Eironeia. App-6.
2 Chronicles 25:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But if thou wilt go, do it , be strong for the battle: God shall make thee fall before the enemy: for God hath power to help, and to cast down.
2 Chronicles 25:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

But if thou wilt go, do it, &c.— But if thou wilt be more obstinate, and go to the war, the Lord shall cause thee to fall before the enemy. Houbigant; who renders the last clause of the prece...
2 Chronicles 25:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But if thou wilt go, do it, be strong for the battle: God shall make thee fall before the enemy: for God hath power to help, and to cast down. No JFB commentary on these verses.
2 Chronicles 25:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Reign of Amaziah This chapter is derived in the main from 2 Kings 14:1-20 , but with two insertions, 2 Kings 14:5-10 and 2 Kings 14:13-16 .
2 Chronicles 25:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

But if thou wilt go. — Rather, But go thyself; in contrast with the prohibition, “Let not the army of Israel go.” Do it, be strong for the battle. — Compare 1 Chronicles 22:16 : “Arise! act!...
2 Chronicles 25:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

JOASH AND AMAZIAH 2 Chronicles 24:1-27 ; 2 Chronicles 25:1-28 FOR Chronicles, as for the book of Kings, the main interest of the reign of Joash is the repairing of the Temple; but the later na...
2 Chronicles 25:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The story of the reign of Amaziah opens with a remarkable statement which gives us the key to all that follows. "He did that which was right in the eyes of the Lord, but not with a perfect heart." Th...
2 Chronicles 25:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Observe how very gracious the Lord was, to send a message for safety to such a character as Amaziah. Yes! in the worst of times the Lord hath an eye to his people. Nevertheless (saith God) I wrought...
2 Chronicles 25:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But if thou wilt go, do it, be strong for the battle ,.... An ironical expression; if thou wilt not be advised, take them with thee, and try what thou canst do; exert all thy courage, and use thy mi...
2 Chronicles 25:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But if thou wilt go, do [it], be strong for the battle: God shall make thee fall before the enemy: for God hath power to help, and to cast down. Ver. 8. But if thou wilt go. ] If thou hast a mind...
2 Chronicles 25:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Let not the army of Israel go with thee It is comfortable to employ those who, we have reason to hope, have an interest in heaven; but dangerous associating with those from whom the Lord is departe...
2 Chronicles 25:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

AMAZIAH BEGINS WELL (vv.1-4) The reign of Amaziah was relatively long, ¾ 29 years, because, as his father Joash, he at first did what was outwardly right in the eyes of the Lord, though his hear...
2 Chronicles 25:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Amaziah's Reign and Victories. B. C. 838. 1 Amaziah was twenty and five years old whe...
2 Chronicles 25:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Be strong for the battle; take courage, and strengthen thyself as much as thou canst. It is an ironical concession, like that, Go, and prosper .
2 Chronicles 25:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.] We have succession of A. ( 2 Chronicles 25:1-4 ), his expedition against Moat (5–13), his idolatry (14–16), his war with Joash (17–24), and his death and burial (25–28). Parallel 2...
2 Chronicles 25:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 25:4 . He slew not their children, as noted in 2 Kings 14 . Whether the king was justly put to death for the blood of Zechariah and his brothers, is a question too delicate for human...
2 Chronicles 25:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION This chapter is filled up with a very graphic account of the entire career of Amaziah, and its twenty-eight verses are paralleled by the twenty verses of 2 Kings 14:1-12 , where the...
2 Chronicles 25:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Overthrow of the Edomites
2 Chronicles 25:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 14:6 ; 2 Chronicles 1:12 ; 2 Chronicles 14:11 ; 2 Chronicles 18:14 ; 2 Chronicles 20:6 ; 2 Chronicles 25:13 ; Deuteronomy 8:18 ; Ecclesiastes 11:9 ; Ecclesiastes 9:11 ; Haggai 2:8...
2 Chronicles 25:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Do it — It is an ironical concession like that, go, and prosper.

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Chronicles 25:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Chronicles 25:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Chronicles 25:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 25:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 25:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Chronicles 25:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Chronicles 25:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes