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So Yahweh struck the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
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God's Direct Intervention
Commentators emphasize that the victory was a direct act of God, not just a result of Judah's military skill. The text states, "Jehovah smote the Ethiopians." Scholars suggest this was accomplished by striking the enemy army with panic and terror, causing them to flee in a manner similar to the victory in the previous chapter. This event is presented as a direct answer to Asa's prayer of faith.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The defeat of Zerah is one of the most remarkable events in the history of the Jews. On no other occasion did they meet in the field and overcome t…
19th Century
Anglican
So the Lord smote ... before Judah. —(Compare to 2 Chronicles 13:15–16.) Thenius remarks that the words of [R…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So the Lord smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah, with consternation and terror; they were thrown into a pan…
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