Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Chronicles 11:16

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Chronicles 11:16

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Chronicles 11:16

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And after them, out of all the tribes of Israel, such as set their hearts to seek Jehovah, the God of Israel, came to Jerusalem to sacrifice unto Jehovah, the God of their fathers." — 2 Chronicles 11:16 (ASV)

And after them —that is, following their lead.

Such as set their hearts. —The same phrase (nâthan lebab) as in 1 Chronicles 22:19, and nowhere else.

Came to Jerusalem, to sacrifice. —And to settle there, as appears from the next verse. A similar migration of the faithful worshippers of Jehovah is recorded in the reigns of Asa and Hezekiah (See 2 Chronicles 15:9; 2 Chronicles 30:11).