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A Total Shutdown of Worship
Commentators explain that Ahaz's actions represented a complete and systematic rejection of true worship. By gathering and cutting up the sacred vessels and shutting the Temple doors, he deliberately stopped the priests from entering and performing the prescribed rites. This wasn't mere neglect but an active suppression of the worship of God.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 28:24
18th Century
Theologian
Compare the note on 2 Kings 16:17. The temple worship was suspended, the lamps were put out, and the doors were shut to prevent the pri…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 28:24
19th Century
Bishop
Gathered together the vessels. —According to some manuscripts the Syriac, Arabic, Vulgate, and Targum, all the vessels.
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Chronicles 28:23–25
19th Century
Preacher
He set up little shrines, so that every passer-by might worship which idol he pleased, and each man might present a little incense; thus the whole …
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John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 28:24
17th Century
Pastor
And gathered together the vessels of the house of God, and cut
in pieces the vessels of the house of God…
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…