Kings II 22:51

51 He magnifies the salvation of his king, and works mercy for his anointed, even for David and for his seed for ever.

Kings II 22:51 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 KINGS 22

This chapter begins with the age and character of Josiah king of Judah, 2Ki 22:1-2, relates his orders for repairing the temple, 2Ki 22:3-7, his attention to the book of the law, which was found, and read to him, and the effect it had upon him, 2Ki 22:8-11, the command he gave to certain persons to inquire of the Lord about it, who applied to Huldah the prophetess, 2Ki 22:12-14, who returned an answer by them to the king, foretelling the destruction of Jerusalem, and giving the reason of it, and at the same time assuring the king it should not be in his days, 2Ki 22:15-20.

Kings II 22:51 In-Context

49 and bringing me out from my enemies: and thou shalt set me on high from among those that rise up against me: thou shalt deliver me from the violent man.

50 Therefore will I confess to thee, O Lord, among the Gentiles, and sing to thy name.

51 He magnifies the salvation of his king, and works mercy for his anointed, even for David and for his seed for ever.

Footnotes

• [a]. salvations.