The land is yet before us - i. e., “unoccupied by an enemy” - “the land is open to us to go where we please.” Compare Genesis 13:9. The fortification of the strongholds would be an act of rebellion against Egypt, and it might be expected that the Egyptians would endeavor to put a stop to it.
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
GATES. double doors....
_Therefore he said_ R.V. FOR HE SAID. _and bars_, while _the land_is _yet before us; because_, etc.] R.V. AND BARS; THE LAND IS YET BEFORE US, BECAUSE, etc....
6 8 (cp. 1 Kings 15:17-22). The Defensive Measures of Asa According to 1 Kin., Asa being threatened by Baasha, king of Israel, secured himself a respite by inducing Ben-hadad of Syria with a heavy br...
BECAUSE WE HAVE SOUGHT THE LORD OUR GOD, &C.— _For, because we have not forsaken the Lord our God, he hath not forsaken us, but hath given us peace on every side._ Houbigant. REFLECTIONS.—1st, Abijah...
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...
_THEREFORE HE SAID UNTO JUDAH, LET US BUILD THESE CITIES, AND MAKE ABOUT THEM WALLS, AND TOWERS, GATES, AND BARS, WHILE THE LAND IS YET BEFORE US; BECAUSE WE HAVE SOUGHT THE LORD OUR GOD, WE HAVE SOUG...
THE LAND IS YET BEFORE US] i.e. free from the presence of an enemy....
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....
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 –...
THEREFORE. — _And._ THESE CITIES. — The “fenced cities” of last verse. Their names are unknown. Geba and Mizpah were fortified by Asa; but that was after the war with Baasha, which began in the twenty...
_[2 Chronicles 14:6]_ וַ יֹּ֨אמֶר לִֽ יהוּדָ֜ה נִבְנֶ֣ה
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...
Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about [them] walls, and towers, gates, and bars, [while] the land [is] yet (c) before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we...
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...
THEREFORE HE SAID UNTO JUDAH,.... To the nobles and principal men of the kingdom: LET US BUILD THESE CITIES; which he, no doubt, particularly mentioned by name, and pointed at; that is, repair and fo...
Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about [them] walls, and towers, gates, and bars, [while] the land [is] yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have...
_He built fenced cities in Judah: for the land had rest_ He wisely provided for war in the time of peace. _The Lord had given him rest_ Those have rest indeed to whom God gives rest; peace indeed to w...
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...
Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, the list surely including Geba and Mispah, AND MAKE ABOUT THEM WALLS, AND TOWERS, GATES, AND BARS, WHILE THE LAND IS YET BEFORE US, while it wa...
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...
YET BEFORE US, i.e. in our power, as that phrase is oft used. SEE POOLE ON "GENESIS 13:9"....
2 Chronicles 14:7 said H559 (H8799) Judah H3063 build H1129 (H8799) cities H5892 make H5437 (H8686) walls...
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
_Therefore said he unto Judah, Let us build these cities _. .. _ while the land is yet before us _ THE DUTY OF IMPROVING PRESENT OPPORTUNITY (a Sunday-school sermon):--Consider-- I. The opportunity...
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 Chronicles 28:9; 1 Peter 3:12; 2 Chronicles 14:4; 2 Chronicles 14:6;...
Before us — In our power....