2 Chronicles 20:9
“If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
If when evil cometh upon us,.... Any calamity:
as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, God's four sore…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–18702 Chronicles 20:6-9
Jehoshaphat’s appeal is threefold: (1) to God omnipotent 2Ch 20:6; (2) to “our God;” (3) the God especially “of this…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For thy name is in this house - "Thy Majesty is in this house." Several of Kennicott's and De Rossi's MSS., with the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 20:1-13
We left Jehoshaphat, in the foregoing chapter, well employed in reforming his kingdom and providing for the due…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
If, when evil cometh R.V. If evil come.
as the sword, judgment Omit asand render with R.V. mg. the sword of judgement…
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