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Consequences of Sin
Commentators explain that this invasion was not a random military event but a direct consequence of King Ahaz's sin. As Charles Spurgeon and Matthew Henry note, 'the LORD brought Judah low because of Ahaz.' This verse illustrates that when a nation's leadership abandons God, it becomes vulnerable to attack from all sides, even from old enemies.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 28:18
18th Century
Theologian
Philistia also, eager to retaliate for the blows she had received from Uzziah (2 Chronicles 26:6), seized her opportunity. Ajalon and S…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 28:18
19th Century
Bishop
Invaded — that is, “fell upon” (2 Chronicles 25:13).
The low country. — The Shephelah…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Chronicles 28:18–20
19th Century
Preacher
Had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Bethshemesh, and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with the …
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John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 28:18
17th Century
Pastor
The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low
country
Which lay nearest to t…
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…