Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible

of praise. No sacrifices were offered there, nor incense burnt, because the altars were not there; but David's prayers were dire ...

Chapter 20 David's wars. —Though the Lord will severely correct the sins of his believing people, he will not leave them in the ...

Verses 6–16 David gives Solomon the reason why he should build the temple. Because God named him. Nothing is more powerful to en ...

work is to be done, it is pity but there should be more workmen. A new heart, a spiritual mind, which delights greatly in God's ...

and receiving from his fulness, we must give him the glory, and endeavour to dispose of our abilities and substance according to ...

During David's last sickness, many chief priests and Levites were at Jerusalem. Finding himself able, David spoke of his purpose ...

What is done in works of piety and charity, should be done willingly, not by constraint; for God loves a cheerful giver. David s ...

2 Chronicles Solomon's choice of wisdom, His strength and wealth. —SOLOMON began his reign with a pious, public visit to God's a ...

Chapter 4 The furniture of the temple. —Here is a further account of the furniture of God's house. Both without doors and within ...

Chapter 6 Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the temple. —The order of Solomon's prayer is to be observed. First and chiefly, ...

the law of Moses. In vain had the altar been built, in vain had fire come down from heaven, if sacrifices had not been constantl ...

the stroke of death. But thanks be to God who giveth the victory to the true believer, even over this dreaded enemy, through Jes ...

that we are truly his disciples. And it is the interest of a nation to protect religion and religious people. Chapter 12 Rehoboa ...

Chapter 14 Asa's piety, He strengthens his kingdom. —Asa aimed at pleasing God, and studied to approve himself to him. Happy tho ...

before he died, Asa was diseased in his feet. Making use of physicians was his duty; but trusting to them, and expecting that fr ...

Chapter 19 Jehoshaphat visits his kingdom. —Whenever we return in peace to our houses, we ought to acknowledge God's providence ...

Verses 14–19 The Spirit of prophecy came upon a Levite in the midst of the congregation. The Spirit, like the wind, blows where ...

Verses 12–20 A warning from God was sent to Jehoram. The Spirit of prophecy might direct Elijah to prepare this writing in the f ...

Chapter 24 Chapter Outline Joash, of Judah, The temple repaired. (1–14) Joash falls into idolatry, He is slain by his (15–27) se ...

Verses 1–13 Amaziah was no enemy to religion, but cool and indifferent friend. Many do what is good, but not with a perfect hear ...