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He brought into the house of Yahweh the things that his father had dedicated, and the things that himself had dedicated, silver, and gold, and vessels.
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Restoring the Temple's Treasury
Commentators explain that the treasures Asa brought to the temple were spoils of war from victories won by both his father, Abijam, and himself. This act replenished the temple treasury, which had been plundered a generation earlier by Shishak of Egypt, signifying a tangible restoration of God's house.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Abijam’s dedications were made after his victory over Jeroboam and probably consisted of a portion of the spoils from the battle ([Reference 2 Chro…
19th Century
Anglican
Which his father had dedicated. —These seem to be the spoils of his own victory over the Egyptian army and Abijah’s victory over Jeroboam.…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he brought in the things which his father had dedicated , &c.] The spoils he had taken in war from Jeroboam, and…
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