John Gill Commentary 2 Chronicles 36
John Gill Commentary
2 Chronicles 36
John Gill Commentary
2 Chronicles 36
"Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king in his father`s stead in Jerusalem." — 2 Chronicles 36:1 (ASV)
Ver. 1-13. Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of
2 Chronicles 36:2
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 36:1)
"Joahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem." — 2 Chronicles 36:2 (ASV)
I am not able to bear all this people alone
The burden of government of them, to take care of them and provide sustenance for them; but he was not alone, for, not to take notice of the rulers and officers in the several divisions of the people that assisted and eased him in lighter matters, advised to by Jethro, (Exodus 18:21Exodus 18:22) , the Lord himself was with him in all matters of moment and difficulty; to whom he could apply at any time for advice, and who had promised to supply and did supply the people with suitable and proper provisions every day:
because [it is] too heavy for me ;
to answer the requests, redress the grievances, and supply the necessities of this people.
"And the king of Egypt deposed him at Jerusalem, and fined the land a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold." — 2 Chronicles 36:3 (ASV)
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 36:1)
"And the king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. And Neco took Joahaz his brother, and carried him to Egypt." — 2 Chronicles 36:4 (ASV)
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 36:1)
"Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah his God." — 2 Chronicles 36:5 (ASV)
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 36:1)
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