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Now for a long season Israel was without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law:
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A Historical Warning
Commentators agree that this verse is not describing the immediate situation in Asa's time, but is a historical reminder. The prophet Oded is pointing back to the chaotic era of the Judges, when Israel repeatedly abandoned God. This look into the past served as a powerful warning to Asa and Judah about the severe consequences of unfaithfulness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The name “Israel” here is used generally for the whole people of God. The reference is especially to the many apostasies during the time of the Jud…
19th Century
Anglican
Now for a long season Israel has been. —Literally, And many days to Israel, without true God, and without teaching priest, and…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now for a long season Israel [has been] without the true God , &c.] The fear, worship, and service of him being grea…
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The work of complete reformation appeared so difficult that Asa did not have the courage to attempt it until he was assured of Divine assistance an…
