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Then Asa went out to meet him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
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Faith Demands Action
Commentators observe that Asa's faith was not passive. Upon seeing the massive invading army, he immediately "went out to meet him." This act of courage, confronting a superior force on the frontier, is presented as a direct result of his trust in God. It teaches that faith often requires us to step out and act, not just wait and pray.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The "valley of Zephathah"—not mentioned elsewhere—is likely the broad wadi that opens out from Mareshah in a northwesterly direction, leading into …
19th Century
Anglican
Then. — And.
Against him. — Before him (1 Chronicles 12:17; [Reference 1 Chro…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Asa went out against him Notwithstanding he brought so great an army with him:
and they set …
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