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It happened, when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.

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God's Sovereign Rescue

Matthew Henry highlights that God sovereignly rescued Jehoshaphat from a danger he brought upon himself. When Jehoshaphat cried out for help, God intervened by changing the hearts of the enemy captains, causing them to turn away. This shows that God can deliver His people even from the difficulties they have sinfully created for themselves.

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2 Chronicles

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John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 18:32

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 18:2).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 18:1–34

17th Century

Minister

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…