2 Chronicles 20

2 Chronicles 20:1

OTher, &c.] Syrians (v. 2) and Edomites of mount Seir, v. 10.

beside the Ammonites] Or, of the Hamennims, a people distinct from the Ammonites.

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the sea] The south sea, at which was the utmost border of Judah.

Hazazon-tamar] See Genesis 14:7.

En-gedi] See Joshua 15:62.

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set himself] Heb. his face. See 2 Kings 12:17.

to seek the Lord] In generall, to serve God (as chap. 11. 16.) in particular, to make earnest prayer to God, as Isaiah 55:6.

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in the congregation] In the assembly of the people.

in the house] That part of the temple where the people assembled, and where pious kings used to pray; as Solomon (1 Kings 8:22.) and Hezekiah (2 Kings 19:14.) This is called, the great court (chap. 4. 9.) and the porch. See on 1 Kings 6:3.

new court] The court of the priests. See on 1 Kings 8:64. It is said to be new, because it had been newly repaired. See on chap. 15. 8.

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art not thou, &c.] These negative interrogations imply very strong affirmations.

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who] Heb. thou.

inhabitants of this land] Canaanites, Numbers 33:51-52.

seed] Posterity, Genesis 17:7.

thy friend] Whom thou didst really favour, and who entirely loved thee, Isaiah 41:6. James 2:23.

for ever] See on 1 Kings 8:13.

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a sanctuary] See on 1 Chron. 22. 19.

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If when, &c.] 1 Kings 8:37. Chap. 6. 28. and 7. 14.

wilt hear] What Solomon prayed for, is here set down as granted, to shew the power of prayer.

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mount Seir] Edomites, Deuteronomy 2:6.

wouldest not let Israel invade] Deuteronomy 2:9.

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reward us] Return evil for good, Psalms 7:4.

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judge them] Revenge or punish, Ezekiel 24:14. This interrogation is a fervent petition, grounded on faith.

no might] Sufficient to withstand this army.

our eyes are upon thee] We expect help from thee. See on 1 Kings 1:20.

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all Judah] Some from every place thorowout the land of Judah.

before the Lord] In the court before the alter. See v. 5.

their little ones] See Deuteronomy 29:11. and Deuteronomy 31:12. Jonah 3:5.

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came the spirit] On a sudden he was endued with an extraordinary gift of prophecie, as chap. 24. 20. Num. 11. 25, 26.

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the battell is not yours] Ye shall not need to fight in this battell, God will take the care thereof upon himself. See vers. 17.

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go ye down] For Jerusalem and the temple were on an hill, chap. 3. 1. Psalms 122:4.

by the cliff, &c.] Heb. ascent. These places were well known to Jehoshaphat and his people. See v. 20.

brook] Or, valley.

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not need, &c.] See v. 24.

set your selves] Compose your selves quietly to expect the deliverance which God will provide for you. See Exodus 14:13.

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bowed, &c.] See on 1 Chron. 29. 20.

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children of the Kohathites] Descending from Kohath by Korah. They were singers, 1 Chron. 6. 33.

a loud] Heb. a great: A very high or loud voyce. See on Psal. 120. title. Chap. 15. 14.

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Teka] The cliff of Ziz was betwixt this and Jezreel, v. 16. See on 2 Samuel 14:2.

Believe, &c.] Isaiah 7:9.

established] Setled in your minde, and kept from fear and doubting.

prosper] Ye shall hear good successe.

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consulted] See 1 Chron. 13. 1.

that should praise] Heb. praisers.

the beauty] Or, the majestie of holinesse. A description of God.

praise the Lord] See chap. 7. 3.

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And when they] Heb. And in the time that they, &c.

to sing and to praise] Heb. in singing and praise.

set ambushments] Put such a spirit of spight in them one against another, as they took all the secret advantages that they could to destroy each other. See v. 23. See Judges 7:22. 1 Samuel 14:20.

they were smitten] Or, they smote one another.

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to destroy another] Heb. for the destruction.

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the watch-tower] On the cliff of Ziz.

wildernesse] Of Jeruel, v. 16.

none escaped] Heb. there was not an escaping.

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precious jewels] Heb. things of desires. Much desired and esteemed: as gold-rings, gold-chains, precious stones, jewels, &c. Proverbs 3:15.

they stript] The Israelites took off from the dead corps.

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in the valley] In the wildernesse of Ieruel, v. 16.

Berachah] That is, blessing.

valley of Berachah] Joe 3:2; Joe 3:12.

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fore-front] Heb. head.

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palees, &c.] Instruments of musick.

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fear of God] See on chap. 14. 14.

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quiet] Free from war.

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And Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah] 1 King. 22. 41, &c. See the notes there.

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way of Asa] Asa his first course of life. See chap. 16. 11. and 17. 3.

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book] Heb. words.

who is mentioned in the book of the kings of Israel] 1 Kings 16:1.

is mentioned] Heb. was made to ascend.

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he joyned, &c.] Before he was reproved (chap. 19. 2.) for after that, he refused. See on 1 King 22. 48, 49.