Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Chronicles 21:12

12 And there came a writing to him from Elijah the prophet , saying, Thus saith the LORD God of David thy father , Because thou hast not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat thy father , no[illegible: 1+ letters] in the ways of Asa king of Judah;

Qu. How could this be, when Elijah was wrapt up to Heaven in Jehoshaphats time, 2 King. 2. & 3. 11. Ans. Either 1. This was Elisha, or some other Prophet called Elijah, because he acted in the Spirit and Power of Elijah▪ for which cause John the Baptist also is so called. Or rather, 2. This was really written by Elijah, who by the Spirit did clearly foresee and foretel the Reign and Acts of Jehoram, (as others did of Jo iah, 1 King. 13. 2. and Isaiah of Cyrus, ch. 45. 3. long before they were born) and in consideration thereof le[illegible: 1+ letters]t this Prophecy with Elisha to be delivered in due time by him or some other person in his Name and as from his Mouth.

Whose Name he mentions either to upbraid him with his degeneration from so worthy a Parent: Or to take off his Presumption and Confidence which was grounded upon his being the Son and Successor of David, in whose Posterity the Crown was settled for ever by Gods special Appointment, and by the Approbation of the People.

Whose wise Counsel and good Example thou hast despised.