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So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the assembly.

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The Power of Rebuke

Commentators note the profound effect of the prophet Oded's words. The victorious Israelite army, moved by the warning from God and the appeal of their own leaders, willingly relinquished not only their captives from Judah but also all the plunder they had taken. This highlights how God's word, when heeded, can lead to immediate and costly obedience.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 28:14

19th Century

Bishop

Armed men. —See 2 Chronicles 17:18.

The princes, the heads of [Reference 2 Chronicles …

Charles Spurgeon

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…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 28:14

17th Century

Pastor

So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the
princes and the congregation .<…

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Matthew Henry

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…