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A Punishment for Faithlessness
Commentators agree that King Ahaziah's death sentence was a direct punishment for his sin. By seeking guidance from a pagan deity, he insulted and showed faithlessness toward the God of Israel. The prophecy from Elijah makes it clear that this act of spiritual rebellion has a direct and fatal consequence.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 1:4
18th Century
Theologian
Therefore... — As a punishment for this insult to Yahweh.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 1:4
19th Century
Bishop
Now therefore — for this act of faithlessness, and to prove by the event that there is a God in Israel, whose oracle is unerring. …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 1:4
17th Century
Pastor
Now therefore thus saith the Lord
Jehovah, the only true God:
you shall not come down from that b…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 1:1–8
17th Century
Minister
When Ahaziah rebelled against the Lord, Moab revolted from him. Sin weakens and impoverishes us. Man's revolt from God is often punished by the reb…