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Worship Over Worldly Comfort
Commentators emphasize that these Israelites prioritized their spiritual well-being over their material inheritance. Matthew Henry notes they chose 'free access to the altar of God' over their homes and land, demonstrating that what is best for our souls should be our highest priority. This act of leaving everything behind for the sake of proper worship is presented as a powerful example of true faith.
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2 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 11:16
19th Century
Bishop
And after them —that is, following their lead.
Such as set their hearts. —The same phrase (nâthan leba…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Chronicles 11:16
19th Century
Preacher
"Birds of a feather flock together," so those in Israel who feared the Lord went where their ministers had gone; this movement would bring about an…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 11:16
17th Century
Pastor
And after them out of all the tribes of Israel
Besides the priests and Levites, and after their example, many of the…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 11:13–23
17th Century
Minister
When the priests and Levites came to Jerusalem, the devout, pious Israelites followed them. Those who set their hearts to seek the Lord God of Isra…