Philistia also, eager to retaliate for the blows she had received from Uzziah (2 Chronicles 26:6), seized her opportunity. Ajalon and S…

Invaded — that is, “fell upon” (2 Chronicles 25:13).

The low country. — The Shephelah…

Had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Bethshemesh, and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with the …

The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low
country
Which lay nearest to t…

Israel gained this victory because God was wrathful with Judah and made Israel His rod of indignation. He reminds them of their own sins. It is unb…