Bible Commentaries

2 Kings 18:5 — 5, 6. He trusted in the Lord God of Israel—without invoking the aid or purchasing the succor of foreign auxiliaries like Asa (1 Kings 15:18; 1 Kings 15:19) and Ahaz (2 Kings 16:17; Isaiah 7:1-25). so that after him was none like him among all the kings

2 Chronicles 13:3 — of soldiers enlisted in the respective armies of Abijah and Jeroboam, there is no need of resorting to this mode of explanation; for we know by the census of David the immense number of the population that was capable of bearing arms (1 Chronicles 21:5; compare 2 Chronicles 14:8; 2 Chronicles 17:14).

2 Chronicles 28:5 — 5-7. the Lord . . . delivered him into the hand of the king of Syria . . . he was also delivered into the hand of the King of Israel—These verses, without alluding to the formation of a confederacy between the Syrian and Israelitish kings to invade the

2 Chronicles 7:5 — 5, 6. so the king and all the people dedicated the house of God—The ceremonial of dedication consisted principally in the introduction of the ark into the temple, and in the sacrificial offerings that were made on a scale of magnitude suitable to the

Esther 4:5 — 5. Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her—Communication with the women in the harem is very difficult to be obtained, and only through the medium of the keepers. The chief eunuch receives

Job 31:26 — and stars, the brightest objects in nature, and seen everywhere, were supposed to be visible representatives of the invisible God. They had no temples, but were worshipped on high places and roofs of houses (Ezekiel 8:16 Deuteronomy 4:19; 2 Kings 23:5; 2 Kings 23:11). The Hebrew here for "sun" is light. Probably light was worshipped as the emanation from God, before its embodiments, the sun, c. This worship prevailed in Chaldea wherefore Job's exemption from the idolatry of his neighbors was the

Leviticus 1:5 — 5. he shall kill the bullock—The animal should be killed by the offerer, not by the priest, for it was not his duty in case of voluntary sacrifices; in later times, however, the office was generally performed by Levites. before the Lord—on the spot

Leviticus 19:5 — 5-8. if ye offer a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the Lord, ye shall offer it at your own will—Those which included thank offerings, or offerings made for vows, were always freewill offerings. Except the portions which, being waved and heaved, became

Song of Solomon 8:3 — mistake the present state for our rest. The broken, longing close, like that of the whole Bible (1 Peter 1:8- :), reminds us we are to be waiting for a Saviour to come. On "daughters of Jerusalem," see on 1 Peter 1:8- :. CANTICLE V.— (Song of Solomon 8:5-14) —FROM THE CALL OF THE GENTILES TO THE CLOSE OF REVELATION.

Isaiah 11:6 — 6. wolf . . . lamb—Each animal is coupled with that one which is its natural prey. A fit state of things under the "Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 65:25; Ezekiel 34:25; Hosea 2:18). These may be figures for men of corresponding animal-like characters (Ezekiel 22:27; Ezekiel 38:13; Jeremiah 5:6; Jeremiah 13:23; Matthew 7:15; Luke 10:3). Still a literal change in the relations of animals to man and each

Isaiah 52:14 — 14, 15. Summary of Messiah's history, which is set forth more in detail in the fifty-third chapter. "Just as many were astonished (accompanied with aversion, Jeremiah 18:16; Jeremiah 19:8), c. his visage, c. so shall He sprinkle," c. Israel in this answers

Isaiah 8:1 — stylus; skins and papyrus were also used (Habakkuk 2:2- :). man's pen—that is, in ordinary characters which the humblest can read (so Habakkuk 2:2- :). Hebrew, enosh means a "common man," is contrasted with the upper ranks (Revelation 21:17; Romans 3:5). Not in hieroglyphics. The object was that, after the event, all might see that it had been predicted by Isaiah. concerning—the title and subject of the prophecy. Maher-shalal-hash-baz—"They (that is, the Assyrians) hasten to the spoil (namely,

Isaiah 8:14 — 14. sanctuary—inviolable asylum, like the altar of the temple (1 Kings 1:50; 1 Kings 2:28; Ezekiel 11:16; compare Proverbs 18:10); namely, to those who fear and trust in Him. but . . . offence—that is, a rock over which they should fall to their hurt; namely those who would not believe. both . . . houses—Israel and Judah.

Jeremiah 18:21 — 21. pour out their blood by the force of the sword—literally, "by the hands of the sword." So Ezekiel 35:5. MAURER with JEROME translates, "deliver them over to the power of the sword." But compare Psalms 63:10, Margin; Isaiah 53:12. In this prayer he does not indulge in personal revenge, as if it were his own cause that was at stake; but he speaks under

Jeremiah 21 overview — CHAPTER 21 :-. ZEDEKIAH CONSULTS JEREMIAH WHAT IS TO BE THE EVENT OF THE WAR: GOD'S ANSWER. Written probably when, after having repulsed the Egyptians who brought succors to the Jews (Jeremiah 37:5-8; 2 Kings 24:7), the Chaldees were a second time advancing against Jerusalem, but were not yet closely besieging it (Jeremiah 21:4; Jeremiah 21:13) [ROSENMULLER]. This chapter probably ought to be placed between the thirty-seventh and thirty-eight

Ezekiel 12:1 — 1, 2. eyes to see, and see not, . . . ears to hear, and hear not—fulfilling the prophecy of :-, here quoted by Ezekiel (compare Isaiah 6:9; Jeremiah 5:21). Ezekiel needed often to be reminded of the people's perversity, lest he should be discouraged by the little effect produced by his prophecies. Their "not seeing" is the result of perversity, not incapacity. They are wilfully blind. The persons

Ezekiel 35:10 — 10. So far from being allowed to enter on Israel's vacated inheritance, as Edom hoped (Ezekiel 36:5; Psalms 83:4; Psalms 83:12; Obadiah 1:13), it shall be that he shall be deprived of his own; and whereas Israel's humiliation was temporary, Edom's shall be perpetual. Lord was there— (Ezekiel 48:35; Psalms 48:1; Psalms 48:3; Psalms 132:13; Psalms

Daniel 8:10 — 10. great, even to . . . host of heaven—explained in Daniel 8:24, "the mighty and holy people," that is, the Jews (Daniel 8:24- :) and their priests (compare Daniel 8:24- :). The Levites' service is called "a warfare" (Numbers 8:24; Numbers 8:25, Margin). Great civil and religious powers are symbolized by "stars" (Matthew 24:29). See 1 Maccabees 1:25, c. 1 Maccabees 2:35, c. 1 Maccabees 5:2, 12, 13. TREGELLES refers "stars" to those Jews whose portion from God is heavenly glory (Daniel 12:3),

2 Samuel 1:11 — he thought would procure him a reward. Having probably witnessed the suicidal act of Saul, he thought of turning it to his own account, and suffered the penalty of his grievously mistaken calculation (compare 2 Samuel 1:9; 1 Samuel 31:4; 1 Samuel 31:5).

2 Samuel 1:2 — he thought would procure him a reward. Having probably witnessed the suicidal act of Saul, he thought of turning it to his own account, and suffered the penalty of his grievously mistaken calculation (compare 2 Samuel 1:9; 1 Samuel 31:4; 1 Samuel 31:5).