John Trapp Complete Commentary
2 Chronicles 14:3
For he took away the altars of the strange [gods], and the high places, and brake down the images, and cut down the groves:
Ver. 3. And the high places.] Erected to idols; not the other. 1Ki 15:14
For he took away the altars of the strange [gods], and the high places, and brake down the images, and cut down the groves:
Ver. 3. And the high places.] Erected to idols; not the other. 1Ki 15:14
CHAPTER 14 THE REIGN OF ASA _ 1. The death of Abijah and Asa becomes king (2 Chronicles 14:1)_ 2. The good beginning (2 Chronicles 14:2) 3. His victory over Zerah (2 Chronicles 14
2 Chronicles 14:1 to 2 Chronicles 16:14. THE REIGN OF ASA (see notes on 1 Kings 15:8; 1 Kings 15:11). Most of this sectio
TOOK AWAY... THE HIGH PLACES. No "discrepancy" between this and 2 Chronicles 15:17. for the high places referred to there belonged to "Israel", not Judah. Asa could do nothing in Israel. IMAGES. sun...
_the altars of the strange_gods] R.V. THE STRANGE ALTARS. _the images_ R.V. THE PILLARS, LXX. τὰς στήλας. The "pillar" or "obelisk," Heb. _Maçççbâh_, was a monolith standing by an altar as a symbol o...
ALTARS OF THE STRANGE GODS— _Altars of the strangers; i.e._ which the strangers had erected to their several gods. Houbigant....
4. THE REIGN OF ASA (14-16) TEXT 2 Chronicles 14:1. 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 te...
_FOR HE TOOK AWAY THE ALTARS OF THE STRANGE GODS, AND THE HIGH PLACES, AND BRAKE DOWN THE IMAGES, AND CUT DOWN THE GROVES:_ Brake down the images - of Baal (see the note at 2 Chronicles 34:4; Levitic...
14:3 columns, (a-18) Or 'statues.' see 1 Kings 14:23 ....
REIGN OF ASA This chapter adds to what is related of Asa in 1 Kings 15:9 an account of the invasion of the Ethiopian Zerah....
TOOK AWAY.. THE HIGH PLACES] In 2 Chronicles 15:17 (= 1 Kings 15:14) the opposite of this is stated; if the two passages are to be reconciled, it must be supposed that Asa sought to effect a reform wh...
2 CHRONICLES: GOD DESIRES LOYAL PEOPLE The *Kingdom called Judah 2 CHRONICLES CHAPTER S 10 TO 36 _IAN MACKERVOY_ CHAPTER 14 ASA – 2 CHRONICLES 14:1B-16:14 The *LORD gives a time of peace –...
_[2 Chronicles 14:2]_ וַ יָּ֛סַר אֶת ־מִזְבְּחֹ֥ות הַ...
ASA: DIVINE RETRIBUTION 2 Chronicles 14:1; 2 Chronicles 15:1; 2 Chronicles 16:1 ABIJAH, dying, as far as we can gather from Chronicles, in the odor of sanctity, was succeeded by his so
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...
For he took away the altars of the strange [gods], and the high places, and brake down the images, and cut down the (a) groves: (a) Which were planted contrary to the Law, (Deuteronomy 16:21)....
It should seem from the account here given that Asa, immediately on his accession to the throne, began to reform the abuses of the preceding reign of his father. Idolatry he abolished, which had crept...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 13 THROUGH 16. In his wars with Jeroboam, Abijah stands entirely upon this ground, and he is blessed. Asa follows his steps; and, whether at peace, or while...
FOR HE TOOK AWAY THE ALTARS OF THE STRANGE GODS,.... Or of a strange people, of the Zidonians, Ammonites, and Moabites, which had remained from the times of Solomon, and which he built for his wives,...
_He took away the altars of the strange gods_ Since the time when Solomon admitted idolatry, in the latter end of his reign, it appears, nothing had been done till now to suppress it; so that it may b...
1 Asa succeeding destroieth idolatry. 6 Hauing peace, he strengtheneth his kingdome with forts and armies. 9 Calling on God, he ouerthroweth Zerah, and spoileth the Ethiopians. 1 SO Abiiah slept wi...
Asa's Piety and Military Prowess...
for he took away the altars of the strange gods, those which had been introduced from foreign, heathen nations, AND THE HIGH PLACES, for it was on the hills that the places of worship to idols were er...
THE REIGN OF ASA (vv.1-15) Abijah was buried in Jerusalem and his son Asa took the throne of Judah. To his credit the land was quiet for ten years, with no attacking enemies, for the character of As...
IMAGES: _ Heb._ statues...
No text from Poole on this verse....
2 Chronicles 14:3 removed H5493 (H8686) altars H4196 foreign H5236 places H1116 down H7665 (H8762) pillars H46
PLACES (_ See Scofield) - (1 Kings 3:2). _ (_ See Scofield) - (1 Kings 15:14). _ GROVES (_ See Scofield) - (Deuteronomy 16:21). _ ( See S
CONTENTS: Death of Abijah. Accession of Asa. Asa's victory over Zerah. CHARACTERS: God, Asa, Zerah. CONCLUSION: He who has sought God in the day of peace and prosperity can with holy boldness cry to...
2 Chronicles 14:3. _Altars of the strange…_ The author of this book, like Moses, Deuteronomy 32:16, would not pollute his text with the unhallowed name of idols. 2 Chronicles 14:8. Out of Benjamin t
_And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God._ ASA FAITHFUL TO HIS GOD We have watched the steady fall of the kingdom of Israel Judah also began in shame and ended in di...
2 CHRONICLES 14:2 Asa. The Chronicler’s account of Asa’s reign (910–869 B.C.) is much longer and more complex than that given in the earlier history (1 Kings 15:9). Asa’s reign begins well but
CRITICAL NOTES.] Asa succeeds, suppresses idols, and defends his kingdom (2 Chronicles 14:1; _cf._ 1 Kings 15:8; 1 Kings 15:14). Gains victory over Zerah and spoils Ethiopians....
EXPOSITION This chapter commences Asa's long reign of forty-one years. Asa was son of Abijah and grandson of Maachah (2 Chronicles 15:16; 1 Kings 15:13). The reign was remarkable for the devotion of A...
By Chuck Smith In chapter 14 we find the death of Abijah listed and the son Asa coming to the throne. and Asa his son reigned in his stead. The land was quiet for ten years. Asa did that which was goo...
1 Kings 11:7; 1 Kings 11:8; 1 Kings 14:22; 1 Kings 15:12;...