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God's Power in Weakness
All commentators agree that the core of Asa's prayer is his declaration that human strength is irrelevant to God. As Albert Barnes notes, God can as easily help the weak as the strong. Asa acknowledges the vast disparity between his army and the Ethiopians, but frames it as a perfect opportunity for God to demonstrate that His power is not limited by human circumstances.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Theologian
It is nothing ... - that is, you can as easily help the weak as the strong.
19th Century
Bishop
Lord, it is nothing to you ... have no power. —Rather, Lord, there is none beside, or like [literally, along…
17th Century
Pastor
And Asa cried unto the Lord his God
Or prayed, as the Targum, with vehemence, being in distress; this he did before …
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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, …