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A King's Calculated Timing
Commentators explain that Amaziah didn't immediately avenge his father. The phrase "as soon as the kingdom was established" shows he waited until his own power was secure and the political situation had stabilized. This highlights his political prudence in a potentially volatile time.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 14:5
18th Century
Theologian
The phrase, confirmed in his hand (2 Kings 15:19), usually expresses the authorization of a new reign by an imperial superior …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 14:5
19th Century
Bishop
As soon as the kingdom was confirmed — that is, as soon as he was firmly established on the throne; as soon as he felt hi…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 14:5
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was strengthened in
his hand
That he was …
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 14:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Amaziah began well, but did not continue as he had begun. It is not enough to do what our pious predecessors did, merely to keep up the common usag…