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Asa cried to Yahweh his God, and said, Yahweh, there is none besides you to help, between the mighty and him who has no strength: help us, Yahweh our God; for we rely on you, and in your name are we come against this multitude. Yahweh, you are our God; don`t let man prevail against you.

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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 14:11

18th Century

Theologian

It is nothing ... - that is, you can as easily help the weak as the strong.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 14:11

19th Century

Bishop

Lord, it is nothing to you ... have no power. —Rather, Lord, there is none beside, or like [literally, along…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 14:11

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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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, …