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The Cycle of Generational Sin
Commentator Charles Spurgeon uses this moment of succession to highlight the tragic cycle of sin. Jehoahaz's son, Joash, saw the trouble his father's idolatry caused yet continued in the same evil ways. This serves as a powerful reminder of how sin can be passed down and a call for the children of godly parents to intentionally follow their family's righteous example.
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 13:9
19th Century
Bishop
Slept with his fathers. —Or, lay down (i.e., to sleep) like his fathers, i.e., as his fathers had done …
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Kings 13:9–11
19th Century
Preacher
And Jehoahaz slept with his fathers; and they buried him in Samaria: and Joash his son reigned in his stead. In the thirty and seventh year of …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 13:9
17th Century
Pastor
And Jehoahaz slept with his fathers
Died, as they did:
and they buried him in Samaria
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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…