Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Chronicles 15:1

"And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:" — 2 Chronicles 15:1 (ASV)

ASA’S REFORMATION OF RELIGION.

(a) ADDRESS OF THE PROPHET AZARIAH BEN ODED (2 Chronicles 15:1–7).

This section also is peculiar to the Chronicle.

1. And the Spirit of God. —Literally, And Azariah son of Oded, there fell upon him spirit of God (i.e., a holy inspiration). The prophet is unknown, except from this chapter. The name Oded comprises the same radical letters as Iddo (2 Chronicles 9:29; 2 Chronicles 12:15); but whether the same prophet or another is meant, is beyond decision.