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 a "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 .
Verse 1
in peace. In contrast with Ahab's return (2 Chronicles 18:33 , 2 Chronicles 18:34 , 2Ch 18:37 ).
Verse 2
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 a "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 .
Verse 3
Nevertheless. Figure of speech Palinodia.
the groves = the 'Asheroth. See App-42 .
God. Hebrew. Elohim. (with Art.) = the [true] God. App-4 .
Verse 4
from Beer-sheba, &c. The two outermost bounds.
mount = hill country of.
Verse 6
man. Hebrew. 'adam. App-14 .
in the judgments = in the word or matter of judgment.
Verse 7
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.
Verse 8
Moreover, &c. Compare Deuteronomy 17:8-13 .
chief = head.
Verse 9
fear = reverence. See note on 2 Chronicles 19:7 above.
Verse 10
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 .
Verse 11
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.