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Strength Without God
Commentators note that the mention of Jehoahaz's "might" refers to his personal courage and military efforts against Syria. However, they also highlight that this strength was ultimately futile because, due to his wickedness, "the Lord was not with him." This serves as a powerful reminder that human prowess is insufficient without God's blessing and favor.
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 13:8
19th Century
Bishop
And his might. —Or, prowess. The reference is to his wars with the Syrians.
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Kings 13:8
19th Century
Preacher
They were not worth writing in the Scriptures. We have very slender records concerning Jehoahaz, but quite enough for such a wicked man.
John Gill
On 2 Kings 13:8
17th Century
Pastor
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and
his might
Which he exe…
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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…