2 Chronicles 23:1
“And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, into covenant with him.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The five names do not occur in Kings; only, and incidentally, the five divisions of the royal guard (2Ki 11:5 note).
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And in the seventh year - See on Kg2 11:4 (note), etc.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 23:1-11
We may well imagine the bad posture of affairs in Jerusalem during Athaliah's six years' usurpation, and may wonder that…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
2Ch 23:1-11 (2Ki 11:4-12). The Conspiracy against Athaliah
1. strengthened himself Cp. 2Ch 1:1 (note); the phrase does…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture