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The Long Shadow of Sin
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon emphasize that Jehoahaz continued the sins of Jeroboam, who had lived many years prior. This serves as a powerful warning about the long-lasting legacy of sin. A bad example can influence people for generations, highlighting the importance of living righteously and breaking negative cycles, as our choices may affect those who are not yet born.
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2 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 13:1
18th Century
Theologian
In this chapter, the history of the kingdom of Israel is traced through the two reigns of Jehoahaz and Jehoash. The history of Judah is resumed in …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 13:1–3
19th Century
Bishop
THE REIGN OF JEHOAHAZ.
In the twenty-third year of Joash. — Josephus makes it the twenty-first year of Joa…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Kings 13:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
In the three and twentieth year of Joash the son of Ahaziah king of Judah Jehoahaz the son of Jehu began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and r…
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John Gill
On 2 Kings 13:1
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 1. In the twenty and third year of Joash the son of Ahaziah king
2 Kings 13:2
Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 13:1–9
17th Century
Minister
It was the ancient honor of Israel that they were a praying people. Jehoahaz, their king, in his distress, sought the Lord; he sought help, but not…