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He was with them hid in the house of God six years: and Athaliah reigned over the land.

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God's Unfailing Promise

Matthew Henry highlights a profound theological truth: the survival of the infant Joash was a direct act of God's providence. The entire promise of the coming Messiah, prophesied to come from David's line, appeared to hang on this single, fragile life. This verse shows that despite the efforts of evil powers, God's ultimate purposes and promises cannot be thwarted.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 22:10–12

18th Century

Theologian

Compare the reference and notes in the margin.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 22:12

19th Century

Bishop

With them. —With Jehoiada and his wife. Kings, “with her;” Septuagint, “with him;” Syriac and Arabic, “with her.” (See Note on [Re…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 22:12

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 22:9).

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 22:1–12

17th Century

Minister

The counsel of the ungodly ruins many young persons when they are setting out in the world. Ahaziah gave himself up to be led by evil men. Those wh…