Bible Study 20230406 2Ch_19:1-11
Bible Study?20230406 2Ch_19:1-11??
Jehoshaphat's Reforms
2Ch 19:1?Then Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned in safety to his house in Jerusalem.?
2Ch 19:2?Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him and said to King Jehoshaphat, "Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD and so bring wrath on yourself from the LORD??
2Ch 19:3?"But there is some good in you, for you have removed the Asheroth from the land and you have set your heart to seek God."?
2Ch 19:4?So Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem and went out again among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and brought them back to the LORD, the God of their fathers.?
2Ch 19:5?He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city.?
2Ch 19:6?He said to the judges, "Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the LORD who is with you when you render judgment.?
2Ch 19:7?"Now then let the fear of the LORD be upon you; be very careful what you do, for the LORD our God will have no part in unrighteousness or partiality or the taking of a bribe."?
2Ch 19:8?In Jerusalem also Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites and priests, and some of the heads of the fathers' households of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD and to judge disputes among the inhabitants of Jerusalem.?
2Ch 19:9?Then he charged them saying, "Thus you shall do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully and wholeheartedly.?
2Ch 19:10?"Whenever any dispute comes to you from your brethren who live in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and ordinances, you shall warn them so that they may not be guilty before the LORD, and wrath may not come on you and your brethren. Thus you shall do and you will not be guilty.?
2Ch 19:11?"Behold, Amariah the chief priest will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. Also the Levites shall be officers before you. Act resolutely, and the LORD be with the upright."?
Revelation From God
Author/ Date
Although the Book of 1 and 2 Chronicles does not inform us whom the author is, most scholars attribute it to Ezra, as it must be a post-exile writer that comes from a Davidic line. Most scholars though just call the author the Chronicler. The style of writing though is the same as with the Books of 1st and 2nd Kings and the writer is flushing out for us details that where left out of the earlier books, as if to say, Oh I should have mention this, or I should have written about that, much the way authors today would rewrite a pervious book as a new edition.?
It should also be noted, 1st and 2nd Chronicles was actually one book until the Septuagint split them into two books because they would not fit on the same scroll.?
There is no date given for the writing of 1st and 2nd Chronicler however looking at the genealogy and the fact that not one of the Davidic line is mentioned after Anani, whose the eighth generation from Jehoiachin, (1Ch_3:24). Jehoiachin was taken captive by the Babylonians in 598 B.C. If we account for the avenage life span of the generations to be 25 years, Anani would have been born between 425 and 400 b.c. Thus is must have been written in the 5th century on or around 400 BCE. And as David is such a prominent part of the Chronicler's stroy it is inconceivable that if the book had been written after 400 B.C. that the genealogy of David was not covered. Thus is has to be written around 400 B.C
With Ezra dying around 457 B.C. and with the date of the Chronicles being around 400 that would exclude Ezra as the author. But it must have been an understudy of Ezar that wrote Chronicles as it does copy Ezar's style.
History and Theology
Once again just as with 'The Book of Reigns', 1st and 2nd Chronicles has to be read with an eye on history and an eye on Theology. You can not sperate the Theological ideology of Grace that is present throughout the Books of Chronicles, from the history that is presented throughout.?
Once again the Chronicler goes to great length to give us the details of things that were omitted, Paralipomena (Greek for “Things omitted”, which is the Greek title for the Book of Chronicles),?in "The Book of Reigns' thus, giving us a better historical overview of King David, King Solomon and the following generations of Kings of Judah.?
Structure
Just in 'The Book of Reigns', the Chronicler uses the same sources to write 1st and 2nd Chronicles plus a couple of additional sources, he was a meticulous historian who carefully utilized official and unofficial documents. Please remember that (9) stand for {(3) YHWH, the Holy Spirit, Ruach Gen_1:2, Rev_22:17, times (3) YHWH, the Holy Spirit, Ruach, Joh_14:15-31, Joh_16:4-15}.
“the book of the annals of King David” (1Ch_27:24),?
“the book of the kings of Israel and Judah” (2Ch_27:7; 2Ch_35:27; 2Ch_36:8),?
“the book of the kings of Judah and Israel” (2Ch_16:11; 2Ch_25:26; 2Ch_28:26; 2Ch_32:32),?
“the book of the kings of Israel” (1Ch_9:1; 2Ch_20:34),?
“the annals of the kings of Israel” (2Ch_33:18),?
“the records of Samuel the seer” (1Ch_29:29),?
“the records of Nathan the prophet” (2Ch_29:29; 2Ch_9:29),?
“the records of Gad the seer” (1Ch_29:29),?
and others (see, e.g., 2Ch_9:29)
We must also mention that the Book of Chronicles is actually the last book of the Hebrew Cannon, it followed the writing, the law and the Prophets. When Jesus spoke of the?martyrdom "from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah who perished between the altar and the temple" Luk_11:51, He was speaking of the History from the Beginning to the End from Genesis to Chronicles. As if to say He is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End Rev_1:8!!!!
Chaptrer (19) whose sum is (10) whose sum is (1) YHWH the Father, YHWH, Gen_1:1, Rev_22:13,?and is the embodiment of the perfect fulfillment of the Law Mat_5:17-20, Rom_13:8-10, Christ Jesus in You 2Co_5:17-21, Eph_4:1-32. (19) is the product of (4) YHWH the Church, YHWH Qahal, Ecclesia Gen_1:4-5, Gen_1:27-31, Gen_3:22, Exo_34:9, times (4) YHWH the Church, YHWH Qahal, Ecclesia, 1Sa_18:1-5, Eze_1:1-28, Eze_10:1-22, Eze_40:1-49, plus (3) YHWH The Holy Spirit, YHWH Ruach Gen_1:2, Exo_31:3, Num_11:16-30, Wis_3:9 !!!! There is (1) Pericope, Theological idea, YHWH the Father, YHWH Ab, Isa_41:10, Isa_43:11-12, Isa_45:11-25, Zec_14:9 !!!! It has (11) verses whose sum is (2), (1) YHWH the Father, YHWH, Gen_1:1, Rev_22:13, plus (1) YHWH the Father, YHWH, Exo_3:14-17, Exo_20:1-11, which equals (2) YHWH the Son, Christ Jesus, Yeshua, Gen_1:3, Rev_22:1-5.
Purpose
There are several theological purposes behind the writing of 1st and 2nd Chronicles, The 1st to remind us all whom we are, the Body of Christ Jesus, YHWH the Church, YHWH Qahal, Ecclesia 2Ch_7:14, 1Sa_18:1-5, Eze_1:1-28, Eze_10:1-22, Eze_40:1-49 and that we must seek YHWH with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength, 2Ch_7:14,?Mat_7:7-8, Joh_7:17. It provides us with hope for answered prayer 2Ch_7:14, Jer_29:11, and a purpose for our lives, 2Ch_7:14, Eph_2:10, that we are all bought back Luk_15:1-32, Rom_3:23, Rev_2:5, Rev_12:4-9, to the body of Christ, 1Co_12:1-31, 2Co_5:17-21, 2Co_6:14-18, Col_1:15-19, Eph_2:1-22, Eph_4:1-32, Gal_3:26-28, 1Pe_1:13-25, 1Jn_3:11-24, 1Jn_4:7-21, Rev_22:1-21 that we are redeemed, purchased back by the blood of Christ Joh_1:29, Col_1:13-14, Eph_1:7, Heb_13:20-21.?
1Ch_17:12 - informs us that Solomon is going to build a house for YHWH, the Body of Christ Jesus, YHWH the Church, YHWH Qahal, Ecclesia, 1Co_12:1-31, 2Co_5:17-21, 2Co_6:14-18, Col_1:15-19, Eph_2:1-22, Eph_4:1-32,?and it will be established for all eternity, Rev_22:5!!!! It also informs us that the Messiah will come from the Lion of Judah, 2Sa_7:8-17, Isa_9:6-7, Jer_23:5, Jer_33:17, Gen_49:10, Psa_89:34-37, Isa_11:1!!!!?This is clearly the blessing of the Messiah coming through David, the Lion of Judah, Rev_5:5, Rev_22:16, Isa_9:6-7, Isa_11:1-10, who is the Savior of the World, Joh_1:29, just a YHWH has promised!!!! 1st and 2nd Chronicles?shows God’s elective and preserving grace in His covenant people through David, the messianic king and priest!!! They prepare YHWH the Church, YHWH Qahal, Ecclesia 2Ch_7:14, 1Sa_18:1-5, Eze_1:1-28, Eze_10:1-22, Eze_40:1-49, to receive the messianic message from the 1st Messianic King Psa_2:1-12; Psa_110:1-7, and priest 1Ch_15:25-28; 2Sa_6:12-15!!!! David is a pre-Christ, the messianic Priest. Understanding that David is both a King and Priest that the Messiah would come through is critical to understanding 1st and 2nd Chronicles!!!! Further, although the Davidic Monarchy had not survived the Exile, the word "forever," echoed in 2Ch_13:5 and 2Ch_21:7, called for faith and hope that it would be restored. That all would be brought back Luk_15:1-32, Rom_3:23, Rev_2:5, Rev_12:4-9, to the body of Christ, 1Co_12:1-31, 2Co_5:17-21, 2Co_6:14-18, Col_1:15-19, Eph_2:1-22, Eph_4:1-32, Gal_3:26-28, 1Pe_1:13-25, 1Jn_3:11-24, 1Jn_4:7-21, Rev_22:1-21 that we are redeemed, purchased back by the blood of Christ Joh_1:29, Col_1:13-14, Eph_1:7, Heb_13:20-21.?
The purpose of Chapter (19) is to teach all when we walk in the ways of YHWH, Rom_8:1-17, Gal_5:16-26, Heb_13:15-21, Jas_3:1-18, 1Pe_1:13-25, 1Pe_3:1-22, 1Jn_1:6-10, which is THEOPHILUS, GOD'S LOVE, Rom_5:8, Rom_13:8-10, 1Co_13:1-13, Eph_5:1-21, 1Jn_3:11-14, 1Jn_4:7-21, 1Jn_5:3, by Faith Eph_2:8-9, Gal_2:15-21, Gal_3:1-29, Gal_5:1-26, Heb_11:1-40, Jas_2:14-26, YHWH will bring all back Luk_15:1-32, Rom_3:23, Rev_2:5, Rev_12:4-9, to the body of Christ, 1Co_12:1-31, 2Co_5:17-21, 2Co_6:14-18, Col_1:15-19, Eph_2:1-22, Eph_4:1-32, Gal_3:26-28, 1Pe_1:13-25, 1Jn_3:11-24, 1Jn_4:7-21, Rev_22:1-21 that all are redeemed, purchased back by the blood of Christ Joh_1:29, Col_1:13-14, Eph_1:7, Heb_13:20-21.?
Exegesis / Hermeneutical
?Bought back to the Body of Christ Jesus, 2Ch_19:1-11 :
Pericope (1) YHWH the Father, YHWH Ab, Isa_41:10, Isa_43:11-12, Isa_45:11-25, Zec_14:9 !!!! It has (11) verses whose sum is (2), (1) YHWH the Father, YHWH, Gen_1:1, Rev_22:13, plus (1) YHWH the Father, YHWH, Exo_3:14-17, Exo_20:1-11, which equals (2) YHWH the Son, Christ Jesus, Yeshua, Gen_1:3, Rev_22:1-5.
2Ch_19:1-11 : For me there is no way to miss the fact that Jehoshaphat walked in the ways of YHWH, Rom_8:1-17, Gal_5:16-26, Heb_13:15-21, Jas_3:1-18, 1Pe_1:13-25, 1Pe_3:1-22, 1Jn_1:6-10, which is THEOPHILUS, GOD'S LOVE, Rom_5:8, Rom_13:8-10, 1Co_13:1-13, Eph_5:1-21, 1Jn_3:11-14, 1Jn_4:7-21, 1Jn_5:3, by Faith Eph_2:8-9, Gal_2:15-21, Gal_3:1-29, Gal_5:1-26, Heb_11:1-40, Jas_2:14-26, that YHWH will bring him and all of Judah back Luk_15:1-32, Rom_3:23, Rev_2:5, Rev_12:4-9, to the body of Christ, 1Co_12:1-31, 2Co_5:17-21, 2Co_6:14-18, Col_1:15-19, Eph_2:1-22, Eph_4:1-32, Gal_3:26-28, 1Pe_1:13-25, 1Jn_3:11-24, 1Jn_4:7-21, Rev_22:1-21 that all are redeemed, purchased back by the blood of Christ Joh_1:29, Col_1:13-14, Eph_1:7, Heb_13:20-21.?
Conclusion
Chapter (19) teaches all when we walk in the ways of YHWH, Rom_8:1-17, Gal_5:16-26, Heb_13:15-21, Jas_3:1-18, 1Pe_1:13-25, 1Pe_3:1-22, 1Jn_1:6-10, which is THEOPHILUS, GOD'S LOVE, Rom_5:8, Rom_13:8-10, 1Co_13:1-13, Eph_5:1-21, 1Jn_3:11-14, 1Jn_4:7-21, 1Jn_5:3, by Faith Eph_2:8-9, Gal_2:15-21, Gal_3:1-29, Gal_5:1-26, Heb_11:1-40, Jas_2:14-26, YHWH will bring us back Luk_15:1-32, Rom_3:23, Rev_2:5, Rev_12:4-9, to the body of Christ, 1Co_12:1-31, 2Co_5:17-21, 2Co_6:14-18, Col_1:15-19, Eph_2:1-22, Eph_4:1-32, Gal_3:26-28, 1Pe_1:13-25, 1Jn_3:11-24, 1Jn_4:7-21, Rev_22:1-21 that we are redeemed, purchased back by the blood of Christ Joh_1:29, Col_1:13-14, Eph_1:7, Heb_13:20-21.?
Bible Study Question
Have You been bought back to the Body of Christ Jesus??
I pray that you are walking in the ways of YHWH, Rom_8:1-17, Gal_5:16-26, Heb_13:15-21, Jas_3:1-18, 1Pe_1:13-25, 1Pe_3:1-22, 1Jn_1:6-10, which is THEOPHILUS, GOD'S LOVE, Rom_5:8, Rom_13:8-10, 1Co_13:1-13, Eph_5:1-21, 1Jn_3:11-14, 1Jn_4:7-21, 1Jn_5:3, by Faith Eph_2:8-9, Gal_2:15-21, Gal_3:1-29, Gal_5:1-26, Heb_11:1-40, Jas_2:14-26, that YHWH buys you back Luk_15:1-32, Rom_3:23, Rev_2:5, Rev_12:4-9, to the body of Christ, 1Co_12:1-31, 2Co_5:17-21, 2Co_6:14-18, Col_1:15-19, Eph_2:1-22, Eph_4:1-32, Gal_3:26-28, 1Pe_1:13-25, 1Jn_3:11-24, 1Jn_4:7-21, Rev_22:1-21 that you are redeemed, purchased back by the blood of Christ Joh_1:29, Col_1:13-14, Eph_1:7, Heb_13:20-21.?