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James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

REHOBOAM AND JEHOSHAPHAT REHOBOAM (2 Chronicles 10-12) The story of the rejected counsel of the older men and what came of it (chap. 10) is practically as in 1 Kings 12:0 , and furnishes an illustration of the relation of divine sovereignty to human free agency. The fortification of Judah’s cities against Israel (chap. 11) was dwelt upon in the earlier books, as well as the return of the priests and Levites to Jerusalem. Rehoboam’s “wise” action (2 Chronicles 11:23 ) is to be taken in the... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

Asa: Life and Lessons 2 Chronicles 14:2; 2 Chronicles 15:02 Chronicles 15:0 ASA was a good king of Judah; he "did that which was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God." Not only "good and right" because these might be variable terms. There are persons who set themselves to the presumptuous and impious task of settling for themselves, what is "right" and what is "good." In the case of Asa, he did not invent a righteousness, nor did he invent a goodness which he could adapt to his own... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Chronicles 14:1

CONTENTS The succession of the history is carried on in this chapter in the relation of the reign of Asa, the son of Abijah. His character and piety, and an account of his victories. 2 Chronicles 14:1 The history of a pious king amidst the relation of impious princes, is to the historian precious and refreshing, as some sweet spot of herbage and of water to the traveller amidst a barren and dry wilderness. read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 14:1

Years, dating from the fifth; as in the fifteenth year of his reign, Asa offered many victims, which had been taken from the enemy, chap. xv. 10. (Calmet) read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Chronicles 14:1-8

Asa's Piety and Military Prowess v. 1. So Abijah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the City of David; and Asa, his son, reigned in his stead. In his days the land was quiet ten years, an interval of peace following the battle of Zemaraim, giving Asa the opportunity of effecting many needed improvements. v. 2. And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the Lord, his God, 1 Kings 15:11-2 Chronicles :; v. 3. for he took away the altars of the strange gods, those which... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

b. Abijah.—Ch. 132 Chronicles 13:1 In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, Abijah became king over Judah. 2He reigned three years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Michaiah,1 daughter of Uriel of Gibeah.3And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. And Abijah began the war with an army of valiant warriors, four hundred thousand chosen men: and Jeroboam prepared war against him with eight hundred thousand chosen 4men, valiant in might. And Abijah arose on Mount Zemaraim, which is in... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

In Asa there was a break in the continuity of naughtiness which so singularly characterized the succession of kings. His was a long reign, and though not characterized by the pronounced reforms which obtained under future kings, it did give the nation some glimpses of a better order. He commenced by breaking down false worship so far as he was able, and as a result the land had "quiet before him." He took advantage of the peaceful years to build and wall the cities. In a time of peril... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

2 Chronicles 14:1 to 2 Chronicles 16:14 . The Reign of Asa (see notes on 1 Kings 15:8, 1 Kings 15:11-Isaiah :).— Most of this section has no parallel in 1 K. 2 Chronicles 14:1-Ruth : describes Asa’ s loyalty to Yahweh, his defences, and his army. For the “ sun-images” in 2 Chronicles 14:5 cf. Leviticus 26:30, Isaiah 17:8; Isaiah 27:9, Ezekiel 6:4; Ezekiel 6:6; the Hebrew word is hammanim, “ sun-pillars” ( hamma is a poetical expression for the sun in Isaiah 24:23, Job 30:28), which were used... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Chronicles 14:1

i.e. There was no open war, either by Baasha or others; only there were secret grudges and private hostilities between his and Baasha’s subjects, 1 Kings 15:16. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

CRITICAL NOTES.] Asa succeeds, suppresses idols, and defends his kingdom (2 Chronicles 14:1-8; cf. 1 Kings 15:8-12; 1 Kings 15:14-15). Gains victory over Zerah and spoils Ethiopians.2 Chronicles 14:1-5.—Asa destroys idol. Reigned, mounted the throne very young. Quiet, continued effect of the great battle of Zemaraim (cf. 1 Kings 15:11-14). Good (ch. 2 Chronicles 31:20). Strange, gods of foreign origin. Idolatry of Judah now detailed for first time. High places first mentioned (Numbers 23:3).... read more