Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary
2 Chronicles 14:14
They smote all the cities round about Gerar - The Philistines of these parts had, it is probable, accompanied Zerah in his expedition.
They smote all the cities round about Gerar - The Philistines of these parts had, it is probable, accompanied Zerah in his expedition.
Verse 2 Chronicles 14:14. _THERE WAS - MUCH SPOIL IN THEM._] These cities being on the rear of this vast army, they had laid up much forage in them; and to get this the Jews overthrew the whole....
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
THE FEAR OF THE LORD CAME. Compare 2 Chronicles 17:10; 2 Chronicles 20:29....
_the fear of the Lord_ The Chronicler's own phrase is "the fear of God" (2 Chronicles 20:29). exceeding _much spoil_ R.V. om. _exceeding_. Again we miss a favourite expression of the Chronicler (_lâr...
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...
_SO THE LORD SMOTE THE ETHIOPIANS BEFORE ASA, AND BEFORE JUDAH; AND THE ETHIOPIANS FLED._ No JFB commentary on these verses....
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....
THE FEAR OF THE LORD, etc.] They were so panic-stricken that they could offer no resistance: cp. 2 Chronicles 17:10; 2 Chronicles 20:29....
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 –...
AND THEY SMOTE ALL THE CITIES ROUND ABOUT GERAR. — Philistine cities hostile to Judah. Perhaps they had helped Zerah. FOR THE FEAR OF THE LORD CAME UPON THEM. — Or, _A divine panic had fallen upon the...
_[2 Chronicles 14:13]_ וַ יַּכּ֗וּ אֵ֤ת כָּל ־הֶֽ...
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...
And they smote all the cities round about Gerar; for the (g) fear of the LORD came upon them: and they spoiled all the cities; for there was exceeding much spoil in them. (g) The Lord had stricken th...
_Gerara. The adjacent territory is now uncultivated, Josue xiii. 3. --- Great. Hebrew, "a fear of the Lord;" (ver. 12) an extraordinary (Calmet) panic. (Haydock) --- The Philistines had assisted the e...
No wonder after such a prayer; which the Lord gave grace to offer up, that an answer of mercy and favor should come down. And Reader! pray remark one or two expressions in this account. It is said tha...
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...
AND THEY SMOTE ALL THE CITIES ROUND ABOUT GERAR,.... The cities of the Philistines, who were auxiliaries and confederates with these Ethiopians, and colonies from them, according to Theodoret, and who...
And they smote all the cities round about Gerar; for the fear of the LORD came upon them: and they spoiled all the cities; for there was exceeding much spoil in them. Ver. 14. _And they smote all the...
_They smote all the cities round about Gerar_ Partly because they had joined with Zerah in this war, and partly because the Ethiopians had sheltered a great part of the remains of their army in them....
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...
And they smote all the cities round about Gerar, the Philistines, as usual, probably having made common cause with the Cushites; FOR THE FEAR OF THE LORD CAME UPON THEM, the inhabitants of this entire...
THE DEFEAT OF THE ETHIOPIANS...
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...
THEY SMOTE ALL THE CITIES ROUND ABOUT GERAR; partly because they had joined with Zerah in this war, and partly because the Ethiopians had sheltered a great part of the remains of the army in them....
2 Chronicles 14:14 defeated H5221 (H8686) cities H5892 around H5439 Gerar H1642 fear H6343 LORD H3068 plundered...
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
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 Samuel 14:15; 2 Chronicles 17:10; 2 Chronicles 20:25; 2 Chronicles 20:29;...
Smote the cities — because they had joined, with Zerah in this war....