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681 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 288.3 (Matthew Henry)
… foregoing chapter, between the elders of Israel and the elders of Judah, about bringing the king back. It was a point of honour that was disputed between them …
682 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 299.1 (Matthew Henry)
… , one chapter of wars and victories follows another, so, in the story of Solomon, one chapter concerning his buildings follows another. In this chapter we have …
683 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 328.1 (Matthew Henry)
This chapter continues the history of the succession in the kingdoms both of Judah and Israel. I. In the kingdom of Judah here is, 1. The entire history (as much …
684 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 329.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter, I. The history of two of the kings of Judah is briefly recorded:—1. Of Azariah, or Uzziah, 2 Kings 15:1-15:7. 2. Of Jotham his son, 2 Kings 15:32-15:38. II. The history …
685 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 329.4 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter ( 2 Kings 15:12 ) that so it came to pass. See how punctual God is to his promises. These calamities God long designed for Israel, and they deserved them …
686 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 392.2 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter, concerning his apostasy, we had little of there. What is good in men we should take all occasions to speak of and often repeat it; what is evil we …
687 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 414.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter we have that grievance redressed which was complained of and lamented in the foregoing chapter. Observe, I. How the people’s hearts were prepared …
688 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 417.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter. Let it never be said that we left that good work to be done to-morrow which we might as well have done to-day. This chapter gives an account of two …
689 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 469.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter we have, I. Some account of him, his parentage, his presence at this dispute, and his sentiments concerning it, Job 32:1-32:5. II. The apology he made for …
690 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 470.2 (Matthew Henry)
… foregoing chapter, declared his dislike of their proceedings, disclaimed their hypothesis, and quite set aside the method they took of healing Job. “ Wherefore …
691 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 471.1 (Matthew Henry)
… foregoing chapter; but he sitting silent, and it is likely intimating his desire that he would go on, he here proceeds. And, I. He bespeaks not only the audience …
692 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 661.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter we have, I. The inscription, or title of the book, Ecclesiastes 1:1. II. The general doctrine of the vanity of the creature laid down ( Ecclesiastes …
693 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 665.1 (Matthew Henry)
… , Ecclesiastes 5:18-5:20. So that if we can but learn out of this chapter how to manage the business of religion, and the business of this world (which two take up …
694 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 666.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter, I. The royal preacher goes on further to show the vanity of worldly wealth, when men place their happiness in it and are eager and inordinate in …
695 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 667.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter, I. He recommends to us some good means proper to be used for the redress of these grievances and the arming of ourselves against the mischief …
696 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 668.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter, comes to recommend wisdom to us as the most powerful antidote against both the temptations and vexations that arise from the vanity of the …
697 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 670.1 (Matthew Henry)
This chapter seems to be like Solomon’s proverbs, a collection of wise sayings and observations, rather than a part of his sermon; but the preacher studied …
698 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 674.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter, I. Christ speaks both concerning himself and concerning his church, Song of Solomon 2:1, 2:2. II. The church speaks, 1. Remembering the pleasure and …
699 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 677.2 (Matthew Henry)
… foregoing chapter, Let my beloved come into his garden; here he has come, and lets her know it. See how ready God is to hear prayer, how ready Christ is to accept …
700 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 685.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter the prophet, in God’s name, shows the people of God their transgressions, even the house of Jacob their sins, and the judgments which were likely …