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A Prayer Based on History
Jehoshaphat's prayer is built on historical obedience. Commentators explain he is reminding God that Israel followed His specific commands in Deuteronomy to spare Ammon, Moab, and Edom (Mount Seir) during the Exodus because they were kindred peoples. This past obedience, even when Israel had the power to conquer, forms the basis of his appeal against their current, unprovoked aggression.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 20:10
18th Century
Theologian
The Maonites of 2 Chronicles 20:1 are also called the “children” or inhabitants “of Mount Seir” in 2 Chronicles 20:22–23. F…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 20:10
19th Century
Bishop
And (the children of) Mount Seir. — The Maonites are here so called apparently, and thus identified as a…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Chronicles 20:5–12
19th Century
Preacher
What a prayer it is! How argumentative! How it pleads his case as an advocate in a court of law, appealing to the mercy of God as logically as if i…
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John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 20:10
17th Century
Pastor
And now, behold, the children of Ammon, and Moab, and Mount
Seir, whom you would not let Israel invade, …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 20:1–13
17th Century
Minister
In all dangers, public or personal, our first task should be to seek help from God. This is why days for national fasting and prayer are advantageo…