2 Kings 8:19
“Yet the LORD would not destroy Judah for David his servant's sake, as he promised him to give him alway a light, and to his children.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Yet the Lord would not destroy Judah for David his servant's sake,.... Not for his merits, but for the mercy he assured…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–18702 Kings 8:16-19
The passage is parenthetic, resuming the history of the kingdom of Judah from 1Ki 22:50. 2Ki 8:16 The opening words are…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
To give him alway a light - To give him a successor in his own family.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 8:16-24
We have here a brief account of the life and reign of Jehoram (or Joram), one of the worst of the kings of Judah, but…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Yet[R.V. Howbeit] the Lord would not destroy The R.V. has adopted the rendering of Chronicles, where the original is the…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture