So they entered Jerusalem and went into the house of the LORD with harps, lyres, and trumpets. So they entered JerusalemThe phrase "entered Jerusalem" signifies a return to the holy city, a place of divine promise and covenant. Jerusalem, known as "Yerushalayim" in Hebrew, is not just a geographical location but a symbol of God's chosen dwelling place among His people. Historically, Jerusalem was the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple. This entry into Jerusalem represents a victorious return, a fulfillment of God's promises, and a restoration of peace and order after a divine intervention. It is a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of returning to Him in worship and gratitude. and went into the house of the LORD
The "house of the LORD" refers to the Temple, the sacred place where God's presence dwelt among His people. In Hebrew, "house" is "bayit," which can also mean household or family, indicating a place of belonging and community. The Temple was the heart of Jewish worship, where sacrifices were made, and God's glory was manifest. Entering the house of the LORD signifies a return to worship and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. It is a call for believers to prioritize their relationship with God and to seek His presence in their lives continually. with harps, lyres, and trumpets
The use of "harps, lyres, and trumpets" in worship highlights the importance of music in expressing joy and gratitude to God. In Hebrew culture, music was an integral part of worship and celebration. The harp, or "kinnor," and the lyre, or "nevel," were stringed instruments used in various religious and royal ceremonies. The trumpet, or "shofar," was often used to signal important events and call people to worship. This musical procession into the Temple underscores the joy and celebration of God's deliverance and victory. It serves as an inspiration for believers to use their talents and resources to glorify God and to celebrate His goodness with joy and thanksgiving. Persons / Places / Events 1. JehoshaphatThe king of Judah who led the people in seeking the Lord's guidance and deliverance from their enemies. 2. JerusalemThe capital city of Judah, where the temple of the Lord was located and where the people returned to worship. 3. The House of the LORDThe temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship and sacrifice for the Israelites. 4. Harps, Lyres, and TrumpetsMusical instruments used in worship, signifying joy, celebration, and praise to God. 5. The Victory over Moab and AmmonThe miraculous deliverance of Judah from their enemies, which led to the celebration and worship described in this verse. Teaching Points The Power of Worship in VictoryWorship is a natural response to God's deliverance and blessings. It acknowledges His sovereignty and goodness. The Role of Music in WorshipMusic is a powerful tool for expressing joy and gratitude to God. It unites believers in a shared expression of faith. Returning to the House of the LORDGathering in the house of the Lord is essential for communal worship and thanksgiving. It strengthens the faith community. Celebration as a WitnessPublic celebration of God's victories serves as a testimony to others of His power and faithfulness. Consistency in WorshipWorship should not only be reserved for times of victory but should be a consistent practice in the believer's life. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the use of musical instruments enhance your personal or communal worship experience? 2. In what ways can you incorporate more worship and thanksgiving into your daily life, especially after experiencing God's deliverance? 3. How does gathering with other believers in worship strengthen your faith and witness to others? 4. Reflect on a time when God delivered you from a difficult situation. How did you respond in worship and gratitude? 5. How can the example of Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah inspire you to seek God first in times of trouble and celebrate His victories? Connections to Other Scriptures Psalm 150This psalm emphasizes the use of musical instruments in praising God, similar to the celebration in 2 Chronicles 20:28. Exodus 15The song of Moses and Miriam after the crossing of the Red Sea parallels the celebration and worship after a divine victory. Acts 16:25Paul and Silas singing hymns in prison demonstrates the power of worship in all circumstances, akin to the worship after victory in 2 Chronicles. 1 Chronicles 16:4-6David appoints Levites to minister with music before the ark, showing the longstanding tradition of musical worship in Israel. Revelation 5:8-9The heavenly worship with harps reflects the eternal nature of worship and praise to God. People Ahaziah, Ammonites, Aram, Asa, Asaph, Azubah, Benaiah, Berachah, Dodavah, Eliezer, Geber, Hanani, Jahaziel, Jehoshaphat, Jehu, Jeiel, Kohathites, Korahites, Korhites, Levites, Maonites, Mattaniah, Meunim, Meunites, Moabites, Seir, Shilhi, Tamar, Tarshish, ZechariahPlaces Ammon, Edom, Egypt, Engedi, Ezion-geber, Hazazon-tamar, Jeruel, Jerusalem, Mareshah, Moab, Mount Seir, Seir, Tarshish, Tekoa, ZizTopics Corded, Harps, Instruments, Jerusalem, Lutes, Lyres, Psalteries, Stringed, Temple, Trumpets, Wind-instrumentsDictionary of Bible Themes 2 Chronicles 20:28 5595 trumpet 2 Chronicles 20:27-28 5332 harp Library A Strange Battle
'We have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon Thee.'--2 CHRON xx. 12. A formidable combination of neighbouring nations, of which Moab and Ammon, the ancestral enemies of Judah, were the chief, was threatening Judah. Jehoshaphat, the king, was panic-stricken when he heard of the heavy war-cloud that was rolling on, ready to burst in thunder on his little kingdom. His first act was to muster the nation, not as a military levy …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureHolding Fast and Held Fast
'As they went forth Jehoshaphat stood and said, Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established.'--2 CHRON. xx. 20. Certainly no stronger army ever went forth to victory than these Jews, who poured out of Jerusalem that morning with no weapon in all their ranks, and having for their van, not their picked men, but singers who 'praised the beauty of holiness,' and chanted the old hymn, 'Give thanks unto the Lord, for His mercy endureth for ever.' That was all that men had to do in the battle, …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Of the Public Fast.
A public fast is when, by the authority of the magistrate (Jonah iii. 7; 2 Chron. xx. 3; Ezra viii. 21), either the whole church within his dominion, or some special congregation, whom it concerneth, assemble themselves together, to perform the fore-mentioned duties of humiliation; either for the removing of some public calamity threatened or already inflicted upon them, as the sword, invasion, famine, pestilence, or other fearful sickness (1 Sam. vii. 5, 6; Joel ii. 15; 2 Chron. xx.; Jonah iii. …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety The Coast of the Asphaltites, the Essenes. En-Gedi.
"On the western shore" (of the Asphaltites) "dwell the Essenes; whom persons, guilty of any crimes, fly from on every side. A nation it is that lives alone, and of all other nations in the whole world, most to be admired; they are without any woman; all lust banished, &c. Below these, was the town Engadda, the next to Jerusalem for fruitfulness, and groves of palm-trees, now another burying-place. From thence stands Massada, a castle in a rock, and this castle not far from the Asphaltites." Solinus, …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica "Thou Shall Keep Him in Perfect Peace, Whose Mind is Stayed on Thee, Because He Trusteth in Thee. "
Isaiah xxvi. 3.--"Thou shall keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee." Christ hath left us his peace, as the great and comprehensive legacy, "My peace I leave you," John xiv. 27. And this was not peace in the world that he enjoyed; you know what his life was, a continual warfare; but a peace above the world, that passeth understanding. "In the world you shall have trouble, but in me you shall have peace," saith Christ,--a peace that shall make trouble …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning That the Employing Of, and Associating with the Malignant Party, According as is Contained in the Public Resolutions, is Sinful and Unlawful.
That The Employing Of, And Associating With The Malignant Party, According As Is Contained In The Public Resolutions, Is Sinful And Unlawful. If there be in the land a malignant party of power and policy, and the exceptions contained in the Act of Levy do comprehend but few of that party, then there need be no more difficulty to prove, that the present public resolutions and proceedings do import an association and conjunction with a malignant party, than to gather a conclusion from clear premises. …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning Commerce
The remarkable change which we have noticed in the views of Jewish authorities, from contempt to almost affectation of manual labour, could certainly not have been arbitrary. But as we fail to discover here any religious motive, we can only account for it on the score of altered political and social circumstances. So long as the people were, at least nominally, independent, and in possession of their own land, constant engagement in a trade would probably mark an inferior social stage, and imply …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life Concerning Peaceableness
Blessed are the peacemakers. Matthew 5:9 This is the seventh step of the golden ladder which leads to blessedness. The name of peace is sweet, and the work of peace is a blessed work. Blessed are the peacemakers'. Observe the connection. The Scripture links these two together, pureness of heart and peaceableness of spirit. The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable' (James 3:17). Follow peace and holiness' (Hebrews 12:14). And here Christ joins them together pure in heart, and peacemakers', …
Thomas Watson—The Beatitudes: An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 Chronicles
The comparative indifference with which Chronicles is regarded in modern times by all but professional scholars seems to have been shared by the ancient Jewish church. Though written by the same hand as wrote Ezra-Nehemiah, and forming, together with these books, a continuous history of Judah, it is placed after them in the Hebrew Bible, of which it forms the concluding book; and this no doubt points to the fact that it attained canonical distinction later than they. Nor is this unnatural. The book …
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