Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary
2 Chronicles 15:1
Oded is by some identified with Iddo, the prophet and historian of the two preceding reigns. In the Hebrew the two names differ very slightly.
Oded is by some identified with Iddo, the prophet and historian of the two preceding reigns. In the Hebrew the two names differ very slightly.
CHAPTER XV _Azariah's prophecy concerning Israel, and his exhortation to_ _Asa_, 1-7. _Asa completes the reformation which he had begun, his kingdom_ _is greatly strengthened, and all to people ma...
CHAPTER 15 THE REIGN OF ASA, WARNING AND REFORMATION _ 1. The warning message of Azariah (2 Chronicles 15:1)_ 2. Asa's response and reformation (2 Chronicles 15:8) But the Lord knew the danger which...
The words of Azariah the son of Oded (not mentioned elsewhere) form a kind of introduction to the account of Asa's religious reforms; if the words in 2 Chronicles 15:3 refer to any definite period, it...
AND. This chapter supplementary to 1 Kings 15. THE SPIRIT. Hebrew. _ruach._ App-9. Put by Figure of speech _Metonymy_ (of Cause), for His gift of prophecy. One of the eight occurrences outside the bo...
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...
_AND THE SPIRIT OF GOD CAME UPON AZARIAH THE SON OF ODED:_ Azariah the son of Oded. This prophet, who is mentioned nowhere else, appears at this stage of the sacred story in the discharge of an inter...
AZARIAH] not mentioned elsewhere....
REIGN OF ASA (CONTINUED) An account of how Asa, moved by the prophet Azariah, made a covenant to seek.the LORD. This chapter is almost entirely supplementary to what is recorded of Asa in 1 Kings 15...
2 CHRONICLES: GOD DESIRES LOYAL PEOPLE The *Kingdom called Judah 2 CHRONICLES CHAPTER S 10 TO 36 _IAN MACKERVOY_ CHAPTER 15 ASA OBEYS THE *PROPHET – 2 CHRONICLES 15:1-8 V1 The Sp
XV. ASA’S REFORMATION OF RELIGION. (_a_) ADDRESS OF THE PROPHET AZARIAH BEN ODED (2 Chronicles 15:1). This section also is peculiar to the Chronicle. (1) AND THE SPIRIT OF GOD. — Literally, _And Aza...
וַ עֲזַרְיָ֨הוּ֙ בֶּן ־עֹודֵ֔ד הָיְתָ֥ה עָלָ֖יו...
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
This chapter chronicles with greater detail the occasion and value of the reform wrought in Judah during Asa's reign. Here appears a man mentioned nowhere else. His name was Azariah. Suddenly anointed...
And the Spirit of God came upon (a) Azariah the son of Oded: (a) Who was called Obed as his father was, (2 Chronicles 15:8)....
_Azarias is called Oded in Hebrew, ver. 8. (Calmet) --- But he was his son. (Haydock) --- There was a high priest of the name of Azarias, about the same time. (Menochius)_...
CONTENTS The history of Asa is continued through this chapter. Encouraged by Azariah, on whom the Spirit of God descended to teach the king, he entereth further in the reformation of Judah from the r...
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 THE SPIRIT OF GOD CAME UPON AZARIAH THE SON OF ODED,.... The same with Iddo, as Hillerus h thinks; and some suppose this to be the name of the son as well as the father, but called Azariah, to dis...
And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded: Ver. 1. _The son of Oded._] _Alias_ Iddo the seer....
_The Spirit of God came upon Azariah_ Both to instruct him what to say, and to enable him to say it plainly and boldly. _And he went out to meet Asa_ Now returning victorious, with his army, from the...
1 Asa with Iudah and many of Israel, moued by the prophesie of Azariah the sonne of Oded, make a solemne couenant with God. 16 He putteth downe Maachah his mother, for her idolatry. 18 He bringeth d...
AND THE SPIRIT OF GOD, who is also the Spirit of prophecy, CAME UPON AZARIAH, THE SON OF ODED, otherwise unknown;...
Idolatry Eradicated....
A MESSAGE FROM GOD (vv.1-7) As Asa returned from his victory, the Lord sent a prophet, Azariah, son of Oded, to meet him with encouraging words, telling Asa, "The Lord is with you while you are wit...
2 CHRONICLES CHAPTER 15 Asa, with Judah and many of Israel, moved by Azariah the prophet, renew a solemn covenant with God, 2 CHRONICLES 15:1. He removeth Maachah his mother for her idolatry; bringeth...
2 Chronicles 15:1 Spirit H7307 God H430 Azariah H5838 son H1121 Oded H5752 the Spirit - 3's H30001...
CONTENTS: Warnings of Azariah. Reform under Asa. CHARACTERS: God, Holy Spirit, Azariah, Asa, Oded, Maachah. CONCLUSION: If we turn aside from God and His ordinances, He is not tied to us, but will c...
2 Chronicles 15:1. _Azariah the son of Oded;_ whose father is named, to distinguish him from the highpriest of that name. 2 Chronicles 15:3. _For a long season, Israel,_ the ten revolted tribes, had b...
_And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah._ DARK SHADOWS ON A BRIGHT DAY We have here shown the necessary connection between God’s service and human weal. I. The awful apostasy. Turning away. 1. Pr...
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 15:1 AZARIAH is not otherwise known. His speech is intended to encourage Asa to continue his reforms and lead the people into covenant renewal. IF YOU SEEK HIM. See...
CRITICAL NOTES.] A prophetic warning (2 Chronicles 15:1). Asa’s reforms (2 Chronicles 15:8); renewal of covenant (2 Chronicles 15:12), and deposes Maachah....
EXPOSITION This chapter is something like an oasis in our history, and was perhaps such in the real life of Asa also. Presumably it covers a period of some twenty years. Reading between the lines, and...
And as they were returning now with all the spoils of war, the victory of God, The Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded: and he went out to meet Asa, and he said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa,...
2 Chronicles 20:14; 2 Chronicles 24:20; 2 Peter 1:21; 2 Samuel 23:2;...
LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF ASA 2 Chronicles 15:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We wish to present to you "The life of rest," from certain verses found in chapter 14. These verses are really introductory to the...
Spirit of God — Both to instruct him what to say, and to enable him to say it plainly and boldly....