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There came forth a spirit, and stood before Yahweh, and said, I will entice him. Yahweh said to him, `How?`
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God's Sovereign Protection
Drawing from the wider story, commentator Matthew Henry observes that God's will prevails over human plans. Jehoshaphat is saved despite his foolishness, while Ahab is killed despite his disguise. This serves as a powerful reminder that our ultimate safety and destiny are in God's hands, not in our own strength or cleverness. True security is found in trusting the Lord.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Then there came out a spirit. —Rather, And the spirit came forth. Septuagint, καὶ ἐξῆλθεν τὸ πνεῦμα.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 18:2).
Presbyterian
This history we read in 1 Kings 22. Abundant riches and honor give large opportunities of doing good, but they are attended with many snares and te…