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Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha kill him, and reigned in his place.
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God's Sovereignty in Human Sin
Commentators see this event not merely as a political coup driven by Baasha's ambition, but as an example of God's sovereignty. Matthew Henry notes that God uses the sinful actions of ungodly people to carry out His own just judgments. Even in the midst of apparent chaos and evil, God's overarching plan is being accomplished.
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Reformed Baptist
Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah Baasha slewhim, and reigned in his place. Whic…
Presbyterian
During the single reign of Asa in Judah, the government of Israel was in six or seven different hands. Observe the ruin of the family of Jeroboam; …
