2 Chronicles 17

2 Chronicles 17:1

AGainst Israel] against the ten tribes, with which his father had continuall warres 1 Kings 15:32. Others upon Israel, namely upon that part which was subject to it.

2 Chronicles 17:3

In the first] before that in his old age, he fell into his grievous. sinnes: [Baalim] under this kinde of Idols, Iudg. 2. 11. is comprehended all other idolatie and superstition.

2 Chronicles 17:5

Presents] in token of homage and subjection, as 1 Samuel 10:27. 1 Kings 10:25.

2 Chronicles 17:6

VVas list up] that is to say, hee carried himselfe freely therein, without basenesse, feare, or carnall respect. Or he gloried in that only, and not in riches or worldly honours.

2 Chronicles 17:14

Of them] of those men of warre, distributed under the following heads, who did likely stay contirually with the King, with some part of 〈…〉eir men.

2 Chronicles 17:16

Offered himselfe] for a Nazarite, Numbers 6:2. according to others, to serve to his glory, for the safety of his people: in the exercise of armes.

2 Chronicles 17:19

Those] of which, see v. 2.