But in the seventh year Jehoi'ada took courage, and entered into a compact with the commanders of hundreds, Azari'ah the son of Jero'ham, Ish'mael the son of Jehoha'nan, Azari'ah the son of Obed, Ma-asei'ah the son of Adai'ah, and Elisha'phat the son of Zichri.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The five names do not occur in Kings; only, and incidentally, the five divisions of the royal guard (2 Kings 11:5 note).

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

THE FALL OF ATHALIAH, AND SUCCESSION OF JOASH.
(Compare to 2 Kings 11:4–20.)

Jehoiada strengthened …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

To look upon ourselves and each other as the Lord's people, should make us earnest in the discharge of our duty both to God and man. Thus was this …

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