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A Calculated Invasion
Commentators identify "Zerah the Ethiopian" as likely Osorkon II, a king of Egypt. This wasn't a random raid but a calculated effort by Egypt to re-subjugate Judah. King Asa's prior efforts to fortify his kingdom and build his army were seen as a declaration of independence, prompting this massive military response.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 14:9
18th Century
Theologian
Zerah the Ethiopian is probably Usarken (Osorkon) II, the third king of Egypt after Shishak, according to Egyptian monuments. Osorkon II may have b…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 14:9
19th Century
Bishop
Against them. —Against the army described in the previous verse. Literally, to them (Genesis 4:8; [Reference …
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 14:9
17th Century
Pastor
And there came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian, with an
host of thousand thousand, and three hundre…
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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, …