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2 Chronicles 19:1 open_in_new
in peace. In contrast with Ahab's return (2 Chronicles 18:33; 2 Chronicles 18:34 2 Chronicles 18:37).
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2 Chronicles 19:2 open_in_new
Jehu the son of Hanani. He had reproved Baasha, king of Israel, at Tirzah (1 Kings 16:1); and now rebukes Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, at Jerusalem.
Shouldest thou... ? Figure of speech Erotesis, for emphasis. Here we have Jehovah's opinion as to alliances with idolaters (Ahab, 2 Chronicles 18:1, &c), and as to what constitutes. "good work". See note on 2 Chronicles 19:3.
ungodly. lawless one (singular) App-44.
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
wrath. Manifested in the wars recorded in 2 Chronicles 20:1-3.
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Nevertheless. Figure of speech Palinodia.
the groves. the 'Asheroth. See App-42.
God. Hebrew. Elohim. (with Art.). the [true] God. App-4.
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2 Chronicles 19:4 open_in_new
from Beer-sheba, &c. The two outermost bounds.
mount. hill country of.
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2 Chronicles 19:6 open_in_new
man. Hebrew. 'adam. App-14.
in the judgments. in the word or matter of judgment.
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2 Chronicles 19:7 open_in_new
fear. dread, as in 2 Chronicles 20:29. not as in 2 Chronicles 19:9 below, which is "reverence".
respect of persons. Closely following Deuteronomy 16:18-20.
gifts. bribes.
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2 Chronicles 19:8 open_in_new
Moreover, &c. Compare Deuteronomy 17:8-13.
chief. head.
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2 Chronicles 19:9 open_in_new
fear. reverence. See note on 2 Chronicles 19:7 above.
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2 Chronicles 19:10 open_in_new
warn. Used of warning or enlightenment as to God's word (Psalms 19:11). Out of twenty-two occurrences fifteen are in Ezekiel.
trespass. Hebrew. 'asham. App-44.
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2 Chronicles 19:11 open_in_new
Amariah. The fifth high priest from Zadok (1 Chronicles 6:11), Jehoshaphat being the fifth king from David.
all matters of the LORD. Probably refers to spiritual, or ecclesiastical matters.
Deal courageously. be strong, and act.