Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
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2 Chronicles
Book: 2 Chronicles
Chapter: 11
Overview:
Rehoboam forbidden to
War against
Israel.
(1-12) The priests
and Levites find
Refuge in
Judah.
(13-23)
1-12 A few good words might have prevented the rebellion of
Rehoboam's subjects; but all the force of his kingdom cannot
bring them back. And it is in vain to contend with the purpose
of
God, when it is made known to us. Even those who are
destitute of true
Faith, will at times pay some regard to the
Word of God, and be kept
By it from wrong actions, to which they
are prone
By nature.
13-23 When the priests and Levites came to
Jerusalem, the
devout, pious Israelites followed them. Such as set their hearts
to seek the
Lord God of
Israel, left the inheritance of their
fathers, and went to
Jerusalem, that they might have free access
to the
Altar of
God, and be out of the
Temptation to
Worship the
calves. That is best for us, which is best for our souls; in all
our choices, religious advantages must be sought before all
outward conveniences. Where
God's
Faithful priests are, his
Faithful people should be. And when it has been proved that we
are willing to renounce our worldly interests,
So far as we are
called to do
So for the sake of
Christ and his
Gospel, we have
good evidence that we are truly his disciples. And it is the
interest of a nation to protect religion and religious people.