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The 'Strangers' Were Family
Commentators clarify that the "strangers" mentioned were not foreigners but fellow Israelites from the northern tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon. The political division of the kingdom had made them "strangers" to Judah, but they were drawn back by Asa's faithfulness, showing how political lines can create artificial separation among God's people.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 15:9
18th Century
Theologian
Strangers... that is, “Israelites of the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh.” The separation of the two kingdoms had made their Israelite brethr…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 15:9
19th Century
Bishop
The strangers — that is, the non-Judeans; members of the northern kingdom. A similar accession to the southern kingdom had taken p…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 15:9
17th Century
Pastor
And he gathered all Judah and Benjamin, and the strangers with them The proselytes of the gate:
out of…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 15:1–19
17th Century
Minister
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…