Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Chronicles 28:11

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Chronicles 28:11

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Chronicles 28:11

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"Now hear me therefore, and send back the captives, that ye have taken captive of your brethren; for the fierce wrath of Jehovah is upon you." — 2 Chronicles 28:11 (ASV)

Now hear me therefore.And now hearken to me (2 Chronicles 13:4; 2 Chronicles 15:2). The “and now” is illative, not temporal.

Deliver ... again.Cause to return, send back.

Pierce wrath.Heat of anger, i.e., hot anger. Leviticus 25:39, expressly forbids the permanent enslaving of Israelites by Israelites.