2 Chronicles 35:21
“But he sent ambassadors to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, thou king of Judah? I come not against thee this day, but against the house wherewith I have war: for God commanded me to make haste: forbear thee from meddling with God, who is with me, that he destroy thee not.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Nevertheless, Josiah would not turn his face from him,.... Or withdraw his forces, and go back:
but disguised himself…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The house wherewith I have war - Necho viewed Babylon as the successor and representative of Assyria - the hereditary…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
God commanded me to make haste - The Targum gives a curious turn to this and the following verse: "My idol commanded me…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 35:20-27
It was thirteen years from Josiah's famous passover to his death. During this time, we may hope, thing went well in his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
against the house wherewith I have war In 1Es 1:27 there is a different reading "My war is upon Euphrates."
commanded…
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