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A Parallel Story
Commentators like Barnes, Ellicott, and Gill primarily note that this verse is nearly identical to the account in 1 Kings 12:5. The books of Kings and Chronicles often narrate the same historical events, with Chronicles sometimes offering a different theological emphasis. The brevity of commentary on this specific verse reflects this direct parallel.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 10:1–11
18th Century
Theologian
The narrative from the book of Kings is repeated with only slight verbal differences.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 10:5
19th Century
Bishop
Come again unto me after three days. —Hob., Yet three days and return unto me. The verb go ye (Kings) seems to h…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 10:5
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:5).
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 10:1–19
17th Century
Minister
Moderate counsels are wisest and best. Gentleness will do what violence will not do. Most people like to be addressed mildly. Good words cost only …