Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
Verse Takeaways
1
The Spirit Moves Sovereignly
Commentators emphasize that the Holy Spirit came upon Jahaziel suddenly and sovereignly, "like the wind that blows where and on whom He pleases." This shows that God's prophetic word is not bound by human will or expectation but is given by His divine choice, often in unexpected moments to unexpected people.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
2 Chronicles
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
Commentaries
5
Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 20:14
18th Century
Theologian
“Mattaniah” is thought to be a corrupt reading for “Nethaniah,” who is mentioned among the sons of Asaph in 1 Chronicles 25:2 and [Refe…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 20:14
19th Century
Bishop
Then upon. —Literally, and Jahaziel ... there fell upon him the spirit, etc., as in [Reference 2 Chronicles 15:1…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Chronicles 20:14
19th Century
Preacher
Perhaps he had never delivered a prophecy before. This is his first sermon; but the Spirit of God was with him, and he could not hold his tongue.
Go Ad-Free
Go ad-free and create your own bookmark library
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 20:14
17th Century
Pastor
Then upon Jahaziel, the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jehiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite, of the sons of Asaph
Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 20:14–19
17th Century
Minister
The Spirit of prophecy came upon a Levite in the midst of the congregation. The Spirit, like the wind, blows where and on whom He pleases. He encou…