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Continuing a Father's Reforms
Commentators like John Gill explain that this act was a continuation of the reforms started by Jehoshaphat's father, King Asa. While Asa had removed many of the cult prostitutes from the land, a 'remnant' remained. Jehoshaphat's commitment to finishing the job shows a commendable, multi-generational faithfulness to God's commands.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 22:46
18th Century
Theologian
See the marginal notes.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 22:46
19th Century
Bishop
The remnant ... — See 1 Kings 14:24; 1 Kings 15:12.
John Gill
On 1 Kings 22:46
17th Century
Pastor
And the remnant of the Sodomites, which remained in the days
of his father Asa, he took out of the land
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 22:41–50
17th Century
Minister
Jehoshaphat's reign appears to have been one of the best, both as to piety and prosperity. He pleased God, and God blessed him.