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But a prophet of Yahweh was there, whose name was Oded: and he went out to meet the host that came to Samaria, and said to them, Behold, because Yahweh, the God of your fathers, was angry with Judah, he has delivered them into your hand, and you have slain them in a rage which has reached up to heaven.
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An Instrument, Not a Victor
Commentators unanimously stress that Oded's primary message was to correct Israel's pride. Their victory was not due to their own strength but because God, in His anger toward Judah, had delivered them into Israel's hand. They were merely an instrument of God's discipline, a fact that should have led to humility, not arrogance.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 28:9
18th Century
Theologian
Nothing more is known of this Oded. Compare 2 Chronicles 15:1.
He went out before the host — This phrase is better transl…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 28:9
19th Century
Bishop
THE PROPHET ODED PROTESTS AGAINST RETENTION OF THE JEWISH CAPTIVES, AND THEY ARE SENT HOME (2 Chronicles 28:9–15).
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Chronicles 28:6–11
19th Century
Preacher
It was very wonderful that these wild men should listen to this prophet with all those captives around them. It was a brave act on the part of the …
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John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 28:9
17th Century
Pastor
But a prophet of the Lord was there, whose name was Oded
Not the same that was in the time of Asa, ([Reference 2 Chr…
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…