Book Introduction - 2 Chronicles edit
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This book continues the history begun in First Chronicles. It falls into eighteen divisions, by reigns, from Solomon to the captivities; records the division of the kingdom of David under Jeroboam and Rehoboam, and is marked by an ever growing apostasy, broken temporarily by reformations under Asa, 14-16; Jehoshaphat, 17:1-19; Joash, 24; Hezekiah, 29-32; and Josiah, 34,35. But the religious state of the people, even at the best, is described in Isaiah 1-5.
The events recorded in Second Chronicles cover a period of 427 years. (Ussher).
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there was
(See Scofield "1 Chronicles 16:37").
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shewbread
(See Scofield "Exodus 25:30").
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second month
i.e. May.
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court
The tabernacle had no "court of priests."
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shewbread
(See Scofield "Exodus 25:30").
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oracle
(See Scofield "1 Kings 6:4").
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Then Solomon
(See Scofield "1 Kings 8:1").
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seventh month
i.e. October.
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cloud
See 2 Chronicles 5:11-13. (See Scofield "Exodus 40:34").
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fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").
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seventh month
i.e. October.
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river
"The river," i.e. Euphrates, to the border of Egypt, but not to the "river of Egypt." Cf. Genesis 15:18 yet to be fulfilled:
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rest of
These books have perished. 1 Kings 11:29.
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Israel
"Israel," the ten tribes other than Judah and Benjamin, often called "Israel" in distinction from Judah. The division of the kingdom marks an epoch of great importance in the history of the nation. Henceforth it is "a kingdom divided against itself." Matthew 12:25. The two kingdoms are to be reunited in the future kingdom. ; Isaiah 11:10-13; Jeremiah 23:5,6; Ezekiel 37:15-28. See "Kingdom" (O.T.), (See Scofield "Genesis 1:26") See Scofield "Zechariah 12:8". (N.T.), ; Luke 1:31; 1 Corinthians 15:28. "Israel," ; Genesis 12:2,3; Romans 11:26.
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devils
Lit. "hairy ones," i.e. satyrs, Isaiah 13:21.
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Michaiah
Probably a grandchild of Absalom, called Abishalom, Cf. 2 Chronicles 11:20; 1 Kings 15:2.
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shewbread
(See Scofield "Exodus 25:30").
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five
(See Scofield "1 Corinthians 10:8").
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places Cf. (See Scofield "1 Kings 3:2") See Scofield "1 Kings 15:14".
groves (See Scofield "Deuteronomy 16:21") See Scofield "Judges 3:7".
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three hundred thousand
(See Scofield "1 Corinthians 10:8").
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when Asa
Chapter 14 describes the outward prosperity of the kingdom, and Asa's superficial reformation; chapter 15 the true reformation.
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third month
i.e. June.
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mother i.e. grandmother. 1 Kings 15:13,
grove
(See Scofield "Deuteronomy 16:21"). See Scofield "Judges 3:7".
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Israel
i.e. the northen or ten-tribe kingdom.
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to Asa
i.e. none of his subjects. 2 Chronicles 16:5,6; 15:9.
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father
After the Jewish custom of calling a family, or tribal head, father; e.g. John 8:53.
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Israel
i.e. the ten-tribe kingdom.
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high places (See Scofield "1 Kings 3:2").
groves (See Scofield "Deuteronomy 16:21") See Scofield "Judges 3:7".
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three hundred thousand
(See Scofield "1 Corinthians 10:8").
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groves
(See Scofield "Deuteronomy 16:21"). See Scofield "Judges 3:7".
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fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").
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high places
(See Scofield "1 Kings 3:2").
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Jehoram
Jehoram reigned for a time as co-king with his father. 2 Kings 8:16.
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began
Began, that is, as co-king. 2 Chronicles 22:2 (See Scofield "2 Chronicles 21:1").
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Elijah
See Elijah history. 1 Kings 17:1; 2 Kings 2:12.
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Jehoahaz
Called Ahaziah, 2 Chronicles 22:1,6 and Azariah:
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Ahaziah
where he is called Jehoahaz. 2 Chronicles 21:17.
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groves (See Scofield "Deuteronomy 16:21"). See Scofield "Judges 3:7".
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Ephraim
Used in a collective sense for the northern ten-tribe kingdom, called also "Israel."
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first month
i.e. April.
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first month
i.e. April.
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shewbread
(See Scofield "Exodus 25:30").
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reconciliation Or, an offering. (See Scofield "Daniel 9:24")
atonement (See Scofield "Exodus 29:33").
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second month
i.e. May; 2 Chronicles 30:13,15.
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groves
(See Scofield "Judges 3:7").
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third month i.e. June.
seventh month i.e. October.
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Also he
Cf. Isaiah 22:1-13 The divine view at this time:
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high places
(See Scofield "1 Kings 3:2").
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groves (See Scofield "Deuteronomy 16:21") See Scofield "Judges 3:7".
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groves
(See Scofield "Deuteronomy 16:21"). See Scofield "Judges 3:7".
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first month
i.e. April.
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came up
See 2 Kings 24:1-6; Jeremiah 25:1-9; Daniel 1:1; Habakkuk 1:6. This was the first deportation of Judah. See 2 Chronicles 36:15-21, the final deportation: