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 ends
badly, as trust in God and obedience to the prophetic word give way to
dependence on human alliances a... [ Continue Reading ]
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 14:9 ZERAH THE ETHIOPIAN.
Literally “the Cushite,” from modern Sudan (see 2 Chronicles 12:3;
2 Chronicles 16:8). Possibly a general in the service of Pharaoh
Osorkon I, son of Shoshenq I (2 Chronicles 12:2). A MILLION MEN is
literally “a thousand thousands.” An alte... [ Continue Reading ]