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Now hear me therefore, and send back the captives, that you have taken captive of your brothers; for the fierce wrath of Yahweh is on you.
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God's Wrath on Cruelty
Commentators explain that even though God used Israel to discipline Judah, their subsequent cruelty was a grave sin. Matthew Henry notes, 'It is unbecoming for sinners to be cruel.' This reminds believers that being an instrument of God's will never justifies merciless behavior. God's 'fierce wrath' was now upon the victors for their lack of mercy towards their own brethren.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Now hear me therefore. — And now hearken to me (2 Chronicles 13:4; 2 Chronicles 15:2). The “and n…
Baptist
It was very wonderful that these wild men should listen to this prophet with all those captives around them. It was a brave act on the part of the …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now hear me therefore And not only hear, but be obedient:
and deliver the captives again, which y…
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Presbyterian
Israel gained this victory because God was wrathful with Judah and made Israel His rod of indignation. He reminds them of their own sins. It is unb…