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All the assembly made a covenant with the king in the house of God. He said to them, Behold, the king`s son shall reign, as Yahweh has spoken concerning the sons of David.
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A Covenant Based on God's Word
The leaders of Judah didn't just make a political agreement; they made a covenant rooted in God's promise. Commentators explain that their declaration, "the king’s son shall reign, as Jehovah hath spoken," directly references the Davidic Covenant from 2 Samuel 7. Their actions were a bold step of faith, aligning their nation with God's revealed will for David's descendants.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The phrase all the congregation here refers to the people mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:2.
19th Century
Anglican
And all the congregation. — Of the assembled Levites and family chiefs, as well as the royal guard.
Made a covenant…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 23:1).
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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 …
