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It happened at the end of the year, that the army of the Syrians came up against him: and they came to Judah and Jerusalem, and destroyed all the princes of the people from among the people, and sent all the spoil of them to the king of Damascus.
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God's Swift Judgment
Commentators agree that this invasion was a direct and swift act of God's judgment. It occurred "at the end of the year" following the murder of the prophet Zechariah, fulfilling his dying words that God would "require" justice. This shows that God is not slow to hold nations and their leaders accountable for rebellion and shedding innocent blood.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For more on the unusual character of this expedition, see the marginal note.
19th Century
Anglican
THE LORD’S VENGEANCE, namely, THE SYRIAN INVASION AND SLAUGHTER OF THE PRINCES, AND THE MURDER OF JOASH ([Reference 2 Chronicles 2…
Baptist
God did not long delay the punishment of the evildoers. When His servants are persecuted, He will speedily avenge His own elect.
"They destro…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass at the end of the year After the death of Zechariah; so soon had his prophecy its accomplishment…
See what a great judgment the death of godly, zealous, useful people is on any prince or people. See how necessary it is that we act in religion fr…
