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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 14:12
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 14:12
19th Century
Bishop
So the Lord smote ... before Judah. —(Compare to 2 Chronicles 13:15–16.) Thenius remarks that the words of [R…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 14:12
17th Century
Pastor
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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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, …