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There came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an army of a million troops, and three hundred chariots; and he came to Mareshah.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Zerah the Ethiopian is probably Usarken (Osorkon) II, the third king of Egypt after Shishak, according to Egyptian monuments. Osorkon II may have b…
19th Century
Anglican
Against them. —Against the army described in the previous verse. Literally, to them (Genesis 4:8; [Reference …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And there came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian, with an host of thousand thousand, and three hundre…
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