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The remnant of the sodomites, that remained in the days of his father Asa, he put away out of the land.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
See the marginal notes.
19th Century
Anglican
The remnant ... — See 1 Kings 14:24; 1 Kings 15:12.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the remnant of the Sodomites, which remained in the daysof his father Asa, he took out of the land
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Jehoshaphat's reign appears to have been one of the best, both as to piety and prosperity. He pleased God, and God blessed him.
