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John Trapp · Citado em PreceptAustin
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Trapp - “The late renowned Gustavus, king of Sweden, would pray ashipboard, ashore, in the field, in the midst of the battle; as if prayer alone were the surest piece of his whole armour.” And are You not ruler over all the kingdoms of the nations? Rhetorical question which expects a "yes" response. See Table of Nations in Genesis 10. Power and might are in Your hand (cf 1Ch 29:12) - Power and might acknowledge YHWH's ability to accomplish His will in all the universe and certainly against the imminent threat of the great multitude in Engedi. Jehoshaphat's acknowledgement of God's power is appropriate in view of his following acknowledgement that they are powerless before this great multitude. (2Ch 20:12). So that (term of purpose or result) no one can stand against You - This is an absolute statement. How could the creation stand against its Creator? Sadly we can rebel against Him, but that is an issue of personal will/choice and not divine omnipotence. And of course it never pays to rebel against Him, except of course by paying with negative consequences.
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Trapp adds “Some understand this ambushment of the holy angels, sent suddenly in upon them to slay them; whereupon they mistaking the matter, and supposing it had been their own companions, flew upon them, and so sheathed their swords in one another’s bowels.” Bob
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Trapp - For as yet the people had not prepared their hearts - They could not find in their hearts, though Jehoshaphat had been at much pains with them, {2Ch 19:4} to part with their accustomed sacrificing in those high places; nor could the king yet bring them to it. The EXB renders this verse "But the ·places where gods were worshiped [ high places; 2Ch 11:15+] were not removed, and the people ·did not really want to follow [had not committed/devoted themselves to; had not set their hearts on] the God of their ·ancestors [fathers]." 2 Chronicles 20:34 Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first to last, behold, they are written in the annals of Jehu the son of Hanani, which is recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel. the rest: 2Ch 12:15 13:22 16:11 Jehu the son of Hanani: 2Ch 19:2 1Ki 16:1,7 Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first to last, behold (hinneh; Lxx - idou) , they are written in the annals of Jehu the son of Hanani, which is recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel. 2 Chronicles 20:35 After this Jehoshaphat king of Judah allied himself with Ahaziah king of Israel. He acted wickedly in so doing. Jehoshaphat: 1Ki 22:48-49 He acted wickedly in so doing.: 2Ki 1:2-16 Related Passages: 1 Kings 22:48-49+ Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they did not go for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber. 49 Then Ahaziah the son of Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, “Let my servants go with your servants in the ships.” But Jehoshaphat was not willing. ANOTHER UNHOLY ALLIANCE After this Jehoshaphat king of Judah allied himself with Ahaziah king of Israel (see 1Ki 22:51‒2Ki 1:16.) - Why would such a godly king who had seen God move so mightily within his midst make such a foolish decision. In fact he had already been reproved by Hanani for his alliance with King Ahab, Ahaziah's father! And not only was he reproved but he almost lost his life against the Arameans! He did not learn his lesson. One answer that he was related to Ahaziah by marriage to his sister. Another is that Jehoshaphat had a touch of "heart disease." And he appears to have had a change of heart after initially turning down Ahaziah's offer (1Ki 22:48-49+) Jeremiah 17:9 says “The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it?" 🙏 THOUGHT - Are you walking worthy of the Lord today, walking in the power of His Spirit, walking according to His Word? That is wonderful, but beware of the ever present danger for ALL of us that in our fallen flesh there is the ever present danger of compromising our integrity and lapsing into sin! Oh gracious God, please guard us and by Thy Spirit enable us to keep us from falling into sin like godly Jehoshaphat did. In Jesus' Name. Amen. 🙏 Here's a corollary thought - "THEREFORE let him who thinks he stands take heed (CONTINUALLY! = present imperative see our need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey) that he does not fall." (1Co 10:12+) 🙏 Life Application Study Bible (borrow) adds - Before entering into partnerships, ask: (1) What are my motives? (2) What problems am I avoiding by seeking this partnership? (3) Is this partnership the best solution, or is it only a quick solution to my problem? (4) Have I prayed or asked others to pray for guidance? (5) Are my partner and I really working toward the same goals? (6) Am I willing to settle for less financial gain in order to do what God wants? ESV Study Bible (page 770 - borrow) Adapted and expanded from 1 Kings 22:48-49. Jehoshaphat repeats his error of making an alliance (this time, a commercial one) with the northern king, Ahab’s son Ahaziah. The Chronicler has added the prophetic denunciation by Eliezer. He acted wickedly in so doing - There is no doubt how God felt about Jehoshaphat's unholy alliance! How did this happen especially in light of the words of his prayer "Our eyes are on You"? There could be other reasons, but it seems that Jehoshaphat took his gaze off of the glory of the Most High God and was attracted by the possibility of maritime profits in trade with Ophir.