Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Chronicles 16:11

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Chronicles 16:11

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Chronicles 16:11

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel." — 2 Chronicles 16:11 (ASV)

CONCLUSION OF THE REIGN (2 Chronicles 16:11–14). Compare 1 Kings 15:23–24.

The acts of Asa. —Or, history.

The book of the kings of Judah and Israel. —See Introduction, and 1 Kings 15:23. The mention in that verse of his might or prowess, and of the cities that he built, confirms the account in 2 Chronicles 14:0 concerning his defensive measures and the invasion of Zerah.