Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Chronicles 16:3

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Chronicles 16:3

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Chronicles 16:3

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"[There is] a league between me and thee, as [there was] between my father and thy father: behold, I have sent thee silver and gold; go, break thy league with Baasha king of Israel, that he may depart from me." — 2 Chronicles 16:3 (ASV)

There is a league.Bĕrîth, “covenant.” The verse is the same as 1 Kings 15:19, omitting the word “a present” before “silver and gold,” and making two or three other minute verbal changes.

As.And.

Depart.Go up. See the Notes on Kings.