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God's Word Stops an Army
Commentators highlight the incredible power of God's word in this moment. A single message delivered by the prophet Shemaiah was sufficient to halt King Rehoboam and his entire army of 180,000 men. This event serves as a powerful reminder that God's declared will holds ultimate authority over human plans and military might.
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2 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 11:2
19th Century
Bishop
The Lord. —Kings has “God” twice. The chronicler does not always avoid the name Jehovah.
Shemaiah.…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Chronicles 11:1–4
19th Century
Preacher
And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and Benjamin an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, which wer…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 11:2
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord spoke to Moses From off the mercy seat in the holy of holies…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 11:1–12
17th Century
Minister
A few good words might have prevented the rebellion of Rehoboam's subjects; but all the force of his kingdom cannot bring them back. And it is in v…