2 Chronicles 18:34

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 18:34 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the battle increased that day: howbeit the king of Israel stayed himself up in his chariot against the Syrians until the even; and about the time of the going down of the sun he died.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the battle increased that day: howbeit the king of Israel stayed himself up in his chariot against the Syrians until the even; and about the time of the going down of the sun he died.
2 Chronicles 18:34 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
34And the battle increased that day: howbeit the king of Israel stayed himself up in his chariot against the Syrians until the even; and about the time of the going down of the sun he died.

What do historical commentaries say?

Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“He died - What can hurt those whom God will protect? And what can shelter those whom God will destroy? Jehoshaphat is saved in his robes; Ahab is killed in his armour! Next: 2 Chronicles Chapter 19”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he died: Ch2 18:16, Ch2 18:19, Ch2 18:27; Num 32:23; Pro 13:21, Pro 28:17 Next: 2 Chronicles Chapter 19”
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