2 Chronicles 21:3
“And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram; because he was the firstborn.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father,.... Succeeded him in it, and reigned alone, for he had…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Jehoshaphat departed from Rehoboam’s policy (2Ch 11:23 note), actually making over to his sons the “fenced cities” in…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The kingdom gave he to Jehoram - He made him co-partner with himself in the kingdom about three years before his death;…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 21:1-11
We find here,
I. That Jehoshaphat was a very careful indulgent father to Jehoram. He had many sons, who are here named…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
their father gave them Rehoboam did the same; 2Ch 11:23.
precious things Heb. migdânôth; cp. 2Ch 32:23 ("presents,"…
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