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Sin Creates Vulnerability
Commentators explain that Judah's spiritual decline under King Ahaz led to military and political weakness. This vulnerability was then exploited by opportunistic neighbors like the Edomites. As Charles Spurgeon notes, because God had left Judah, the nation could no longer hold its dominant position, showing how unfaithfulness can lead to a cascade of negative consequences.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 28:17
18th Century
Theologian
The Edomites took advantage of the setbacks of Ahaz and were perhaps in league with Rezin (see 2 Kings 16:6 note). The pitilessness of …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 28:17
19th Century
Bishop
For again. — And moreover.
Smitten Judah. — Smitten in Judah, i.e., inflicted a defeat u…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Chronicles 28:17
19th Century
Preacher
The Edomites had been under subjection to Judah; but now that God had left her, Judah could not hold her position.
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John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 28:17
17th Century
Pastor
For again the Edomites had come
As in the days of Jehoshaphat, (2 Chronicles 20:10) ,
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…