2 Chronicles 17

2 Chronicles 17:1

JEhoshaphat] 1 Kings 15:24.

strengthened] By preparing all manner of warlike provision.

2 Chronicles 17:2

forces] V 19.

cities of Ephraim] See on chap. 15. 8.

2 Chronicles 17:3

in the first wayes of his 〈…〉er David] Or, in the wayes of David, and in the first wayes o〈…〉 fher. If the word, father, be referred to David, their Davids adultery, murther, numbring the people, and other such sins as re here registred of his later dayes, are excepte.

sought not] No way tolerated.

Baalim] Any manner of idols.

2 Chronicles 17:4

Israel] Who worshipped the golden calves, 1 King. 12. 28, &c.

2 Chronicles 17:5

brought] Heb. gave.

presents] In testimony of their gratefull, cheerfull and joyfull subjection to him. See the contrary, 1 Samuel 10:27. See v. 11.

2 Chronicles 17:6

his heart was lift up] That is, was encouraged. He accounted it his highest honour: That is, was couragion.

he took away] Which his father had lest, 1 Kings 15:14.

high places] See on 1 Kings 3:4.

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to teach] To cause the people to be instructed.

2 Chronicles 17:8

Levites] Levites were to read and expound the law, Nehemiah 8:7.

Elishama, &c.] Priests to resolve doubts, and decide controversies, Deuteronomy 17:8-9. Malachi 2:7.

book of the law] That they might thereby demonstrate the truth of what they taught.

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the fear] See on Chap. 14. 14.

fell] Heb. was.

2 Chronicles 17:11

Philistines brought] In desire of his friendship, and in testimony of their homage. See v. 5.

2 Chronicles 17:12

great, &c.] In riches and honour, v. 5. in power, v. 13, &c. in name and esteem, v. 5, 11.

castles] Or, palaces.

2 Chronicles 17:13

he had much businesse] He took great care himself, and set others on work about such things as might be fit for a kingdom in times of peace and war.

2 Chronicles 17:14

numbers] Eleven hundred and threescore thousand. See on chap. 13. 3.

Of Judah, the captains of thousands] Or, In Judah, of the captains of thousands, Adnah the chief.

2 Chronicles 17:15

next to him] Heb. at his hand.

2 Chronicles 17:16

unto the Lord] To fight the battels of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 17:17

with bowe] See on 1 Chron. 12. 2.

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waited on the king] Were ready, upon the kings command, to be sent forth upon any occasion.

those, &c.] These were the forces mentioned, v. 2. 14.