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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 14:10

18th Century

Theologian

The "valley of Zephathah"—not mentioned elsewhere—is likely the broad wadi that opens out from Mareshah in a northwesterly direction, leading into …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 14:10

19th Century

Bishop

Then.And.

Against him.Before him (1 Chronicles 12:17; [Reference 1 Chro…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 14:10

17th Century

Pastor

Then Asa went out against him
Notwithstanding he brought so great an army with him:

and they set …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 14:1–15

17th Century

Minister

Asa aimed at pleasing God and studied to commend himself to him. Happy are those who walk by this rule: not to do what is right in their own eyes, …