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The Leaders of the North
Commentators clarify that "Ephraim" is used here as a common prophetic term for the entire northern kingdom of Israel (the ten tribes). The men listed—Azariah, Berechiah, Jehizkiah, and Amasa—were not random citizens but were influential "heads" or "principal men" of the nation.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 28:12
18th Century
Theologian
“Ephraim” is used here in the generic sense so common in the prophets, as a synonym for the ten tribes.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 28:12
19th Century
Bishop
Children of Ephraim. —The ten tribes, as a political whole, are often designated as “Ephraim” by the prophets of that age, e.g…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Chronicles 28:12–15
19th Century
Preacher
What a wonderful thing that was! Ahaz ought to have said to Isaiah, "Your child's name is right, after all; for the remnant has returned." Did it n…
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John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 28:12
17th Century
Pastor
Then certain of the heads of the children of Ephraim
Of the principal men of the ten tribes, whose names follow:
Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 28:1–27
17th Century
Minister
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…