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When he humbled himself, the wrath of Yahweh turned from him, so as not to destroy him altogether: and moreover in Judah there were good things [found].
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Humility Averts Disaster
Commentators unanimously agree that Rehoboam's act of humbling himself directly caused God to turn away His wrath. Even if the repentance was partial or external, as some scholars suggest, God responded with mercy, saving the nation from total destruction. This demonstrates the powerful principle that humbling oneself before God under His discipline is effective.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
And when he humbled himself, the wrath of the Lord turned from him. —In fulfillment of the promise of [Reference 2 Chroni…
Baptist
Instead of which king Rehoboam made shields of brass, and committed them to the hands of the chief of the guard, that kept the entrance of the …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when he humbled himself That is, Rehoboam; or broke his heart, as the Targum, was of a contrite spirit seemingly…
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Presbyterian
When Rehoboam was so strong that he supposed he had nothing to fear from Jeroboam, he cast off his outward profession of godliness. It is very comm…
