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Moreover Amaziah gathered Judah together, and ordered them according to their fathers` houses, under captains of thousands and captains of hundreds, even all Judah and Benjamin: and he numbered them from twenty years old and upward, and found them three hundred thousand chosen men, able to go forth to war, who could handle spear and shield.
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The Lingering Cost of Sin
Commentators unanimously highlight that Amaziah's army of 300,000 was drastically smaller than the armies of his more faithful predecessors, like Asa and Jehoshaphat. They attribute this military weakness directly to the disastrous wars and national decline caused by the sinful reigns of the kings who came before him. This serves as a stark reminder that the consequences of sin and unfaithfulness can weaken a nation for generations.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 25:5
18th Century
Theologian
Three hundred thousand - Asa’s army had been nearly twice as numerous, amounting to 580,000 (2 Chronicles 14:8). The diminution …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 25:5
19th Century
Bishop
AMAZIAH’S MILITARY STRENGTH, AND CONQUEST OF EDOM
(2 Chronicles 25:5–13).
This section is for the most par…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 25:5
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover Amaziah gathered Judah together
The inhabitants thereof:
and made them captains over tho…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 25:1–13
17th Century
Minister
Amaziah was no enemy to religion, but a cool and indifferent friend. Many do what is good, but not with a perfect heart. Rashness makes work for re…