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Remember Past Victories
All commentators agree that the prophet Hanani reminds King Asa of his own history. By recalling the miraculous victory over the massive Ethiopian and Libyan army, God highlights the foolishness of Asa's current lack of faith. This serves as a powerful lesson to believers: remembering God's past faithfulness is essential for building trust in present challenges.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 16:7–10
18th Century
Theologian
The rebuke of Hanani and his imprisonment by Asa, omitted by the writer of Kings, are among the most important of the additions to Asa’s history fo…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 16:8
19th Century
Bishop
Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims (Kûshîm and Lûbîm) a huge host? —An instance co…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 16:8
17th Century
Pastor
Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubim a huge host, with very
many chariots and horsemen ?<…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 16:1–14
17th Century
Minister
A plain and faithful reproof was given to Asa by a prophet of the Lord for making a league with Syria. God is displeased when he is distrusted, and…