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2 Chronicles 18:1

2 Chronicles 18:1
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The present chapter runs parallel with Kings, which it closely follows, only adding a few touches.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Jehoshaphat had riches and honor - The preceding chapter gives ample proof of this.

Joined affinity with Ahab - Took his daughter Athalia to be wife to his son Joram.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Chronicles 18:1-3

Here is, I. Jehoshaphat growing greater. It was said before (Ch2 17:5) that he had riches and honour in abundance; and here it is said again that his wealth and honour increased upon him by piety and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

2Ch 18:1-3 (cp. 1Ki 22:1-4). The Alliance between Jehoshaphat and Ahab

1. joined affinity Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat married Athaliah the daughter of Ahab (2Ki 8:16; 2Ki 8:18; 2Ki 8:26). Athaliah…