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and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to Yahweh; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
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The Heart of Willing Service
Commentators emphasize the unique description of Amasiah as one who "willingly offered himself unto Jehovah." This phrase, echoed in passages like Judges 5, points to a special act of voluntary consecration. Scholars suggest this could have meant he served without pay or made a significant financial offering, modeling a service that stems from a devoted heart rather than mere obligation.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Amasiah. — Iah carrieth (Isaiah 40:11); different from Amaziah (Iah is strong).
Who wi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri He encamped next to him, as the Targum:
who willingly …
Presbyterian
Jehoshaphat found his people generally very ignorant, and therefore endeavoured to have them well taught. The public teaching of the word of God fo…