Bible Commentaries

1 Kings 2:10 — 10. So David slept with his fathers—about six months after the coronation of Solomon (compare 2 Samuel 5:5; 1 Chronicles 29:27). The interval was spent in developing his ideas and plans for the future glory of the kingdom and providing for the permanent worship of God (see on 1 Chronicles 29:27- :, and following). was buried in the city of David—Sepulchres

2 Chronicles 30:6 — expeditions against Israel had already been made by Assyrian invaders—by Pul (2 Chronicles 23:2- :), but none of the people were then removed; at a later period by Tiglath-pileser, when it appears that numbers among the tribes east of Jordan (1 Chronicles 5:26), and afterwards in the northern parts of Israel (1 Chronicles 5:26- :), were carried into foreign exile. The invasion of Shalmaneser cannot be alluded to, as it did not take place till the sixth year of Hezekiah's reign (2 Kings 17:6; 2 Kings 18:9-12).

Job 1:1 — son of Issachar (Genesis 4:2- :). perfect—not absolute or faultless perfection (compare Job 9:20; Ecclesiastes 7:20), but integrity, sincerity, and consistency on the whole, in all relations of life (Genesis 6:9; Genesis 17:1; Proverbs 10:9; Matthew 5:48). It was the fear of God that kept Job from evil (Matthew 5:48- :).

Ecclesiastes 2:24 — here he means, "It is not good that a man should feast himself, and falsely make as though his soul were happy"; he thus refers to a false pretending of happiness acquired by and for one's self; in Ecclesiastes 3:12; Ecclesiastes 3:22; Ecclesiastes 5:18; Ecclesiastes 5:19, to real seeing, or finding pleasure when God gives it. There it is said to be good for a man to enjoy with satisfaction and thankfulness the blessings which God gives; here it is said not to be good to take an unreal pleasure

Song of Solomon 3:2 — 2. Wholly awake for God (Luke 14:18-20; Ephesians 5:14). "An honest resolution is often to (the doing of) duty, like a needle that draws the thread after it" [DURHAM]. Not a mere wish, that counts not the cost—to leave her easy bed, and wander in the dark night seeking Him (Proverbs 13:4; Matthew 21:30;

Isaiah 11:4 — 4. judge—see that impartial justice is done them. "Judge" may mean here "rule," as in Psalms 67:4. reprove—or, "argue"; "decide." But LOWTH, "work conviction in." earth—Compare with Matthew 5:5; Revelation 11:15. earth—its ungodly inhabitants, answering to "the wicked" in the parallel, and in antithesis to the "poor" and "meek," namely, in spirit, the humble pious (Revelation 11:15- :). It is at the same time implied that "the earth" will

Isaiah 55:1 — 1. every one—After the special privileges of Israel ( :-) there follow, as the consequence, the universal invitation to the Gentiles (Luke 24:47; Romans 11:12; Romans 11:15). Ho—calls the most earnest attention. thirsteth—has a keen sense of need (Matthew 5:6). waters . . . wine and milk—a gradation. Not merely water, which is needed to maintain life at all, but wine and milk to strengthen, cheer, and nourish; the

Isaiah 8:21 — (Revelation 16:11; compare Jeremiah 18:12). through it—namely, the land. hardly bestead—oppressed with anxiety. hungry—a more grievous famine than the temporary one in Ahaz' time, owing to Assyria; then there was some food, but none now (Isaiah 7:15; Isaiah 7:22; Leviticus 26:3-5; Leviticus 26:14-16; Leviticus 26:20). their king . . . God—Jehovah, King of the Jews (Psalms 5:2; Psalms 68:24). look upward . . . unto the earth—Whether they look up to heaven, or down towards the land of Judea, nothing

Jeremiah 31:18 — I was chastised—In the first clause the chastisement itself is meant; in the second the beneficial effect of it in teaching the penitent true wisdom. bullock unaccustomed to . . . yoke—A similar image occurs in :-. Compare "stiff-necked," Acts 7:51; Exodus 32:9, an image from refractory oxen. Before my chastisement I needed the severe correction I received, as much as an untamed bullock needs the goad. Compare Exodus 32:9- :, where the same figure is used of Saul while unconverted. Israel has

Jeremiah 45:5 — 5. seekest thou great things for thyself—Thou art over-fastidious and self-seeking. When My own peculiar people, a "whole" nation ( :-), and the temple, are being given to ruin, dost thou expect to be exempt from all hardship? Baruch had raised his expectations

Micah 4:8 — to erect a high wooden tower, so as to oversee the flock. JEROME takes the Hebrew for "flock," Eder or Edar, as a proper name, namely, a village near Beth-lehem, for which it is put, Beth-lehem being taken to represent the royal stock of David (Micah 5:2; compare Micah 5:2- :). But the explanatory words, "the stronghold of the daughter of Zion," confirm English Version. stronghold—Hebrew, "Ophel"; an impregnable height on Mount Zion (2 Chronicles 27:3; 2 Chronicles 33:14; Nehemiah 3:26; Nehemiah

Zephaniah 1:1-18 — que fueron en Judá la causa de pecado y tropiezo ( Ezequiel 14:3, Ezequiel 14:7). con los impíos—los ídolos junto con sus adoradores serán envueltos en una destrucción común. 4. extenderé mi mano—indicando alguna obra notable de venganza ( Isaías 5:25; Isaías 9:12, Isaías 9:17, Isaías 9:21). Judá—incluye a Benjamín. Han de sufrir estas dos tribus, que se creían estar perpetuamente seguras, porque escaparon de la cautividad que había tocado a las diez tribus. Jerusalem—la fuente y cabeza del

Zephaniah 3:8 — 2:3- :). Or rather, as a warrior leading Israel to certain victory, which is expressed by "the prey," or booty, which is the reward of victory. The Septuagint and Syriac versions read the Hebrew, "I rise up as a witness" (compare Job 16:8; Malachi 3:5). Jehovah being in this view witness, accuser, and judge. English Version is better (compare Malachi 3:5- :). gather the nations—against Jerusalem (Zechariah 14:2), to pour out His indignation upon them there (Joel 3:2; Zechariah 12:2; Zechariah 12:3).

Zechariah 9:12 — "pit" (Zechariah 9:11); literally, "a place cut off from access." MAURER thinks, "a height" (Zechariah 9:11- :). An image for the security which the returning Jews shall have in Messiah (Zechariah 9:8) encamped about His people (Psalms 46:1; Psalms 46:5; compare Isaiah 49:9; Proverbs 18:10). prisoners of hope—that is, who in spite of afflictions (Job 13:15; Psalms 42:5; Psalms 42:11) maintain hope in the covenant-keeping God; in contrast to unbelievers, who say, "There is no hope" (Jeremiah 2:25; Jeremiah

Mark 1:38 — for therefore"—or, "to this end"—"am I sent." An act of self-denial it doubtless was, to resist such pleadings to return to Capernaum. But there were overmastering considerations on the other side. :-. HEALING OF A LEPER. ( = Matthew 8:1-4; Luke 5:12-16). See on Luke 5:12-42.5.16- :.

Luke 22:3 — not consummated till, sitting at the paschal supper, "Satan entered into him" (see on John 13:2- :), and conscience, effectually stifled, only rose again to be his tormentor. What lessons in all this for every one (Ephesians 4:27; James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8; 1 Peter 5:9)!

Romans 6:3 — with the seal of heaven, and as it were formally entered and articled, to all the benefits and all the obligations of Christian discipleship in general, and of His death in particular. And since He was "made sin" and "a curse for us" (2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 5:13), "bearing our sins in His own body on the tree," and "rising again for our justification" (Romans 4:25; 1 Peter 2:24), our whole sinful case and condition, thus taken up into His Person, has been brought to an end in His death. Whoso,

1 Corinthians 10:1 — sin. Continuing the reasoning ( :-), "They which run in a race, run all, but one receiveth the prize." under the cloud—were continually under the defense of the pillar of cloud, the symbol of the divine presence (Exodus 13:21; Exodus 13:22; Psalms 105:39; compare Isaiah 4:5). passed through the sea—by God's miraculous interposition for them (Isaiah 4:5- :).

Philippians 4:1-23 — unión cristiana; que los que están “en el Señor” estén en desacuerdo, es la mayor inconsecuencia. 3. Asimismo—El griego: “Sí”. compañero—(El griego literal, “cónyuge”), condiscípulo, compañero del mismo yugo del evangelio ( Mateo 11:29; cf. 1 Timoteo 5:17). Sería o Timoteo o Silas ( Hechos 15:40; Hechos 16:19, en Filipos), o el principal obispo de Filipos. O si no, el griego Suyugos, o Synzugos, es nombre propio: “Te ruego también a ti, que eres verdadero (así el griego) compañero de yugo”. Cierto

2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 — Dios esté “presa” ( 2 Timoteo 2:9). sea glorificada—siendo aceptada por los pecadores ( Hechos 13:48; Gálatas 1:23). En contraste con “blasfemado” ( 1 Pedro 4:14). como entre vosotros—( 1 Tesalonicenses 1:6; 1 Tesalonicenses 4:10; 1 Tesalonicenses 5:11). 2. que seamos librados de hombres importunos—lit., hombres fuera de su sitio, ineptos, indecentes; más que ordinariamente malos. Una coincidencia involuntaria con Hechos 18:5. Pablo ahora estaba en Corinto, donde los judíos “se oponían” a su