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God's Specific Guidance
The prophecy given to Jahaziel was remarkably specific, naming the exact path ('ascent of Ziz') and location where Judah would find their enemies. Commentators note that these instructions correspond to real geographical features. This detail demonstrates God's sovereign control and was meant to give the people tangible confidence that He was leading them.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 20:15–17
18th Century
Theologian
In 2 Chronicles 20:16, the prophet uses words that were familiar to the people, connecting the event to several of their great past del…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 20:16
19th Century
Bishop
Against them. —Or, to them.
They come up by the cliff of Ziz. — They are about to ascend by t…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Chronicles 20:15–17
19th Century
Preacher
Oh, how those words must have fallen on the weary ears of those who were in such trouble! And how glad those ears must have been to hear such a mes…
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John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 20:16
17th Century
Pastor
Tomorrow go down against them This was the fast day, and so not proper to march out in, but tomorrow they might go out wi…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 20:14–19
17th Century
Minister
The Spirit of prophecy came upon a Levite in the midst of the congregation. The Spirit, like the wind, blows where and on whom He pleases. He encou…