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A Deliberate Demotion
Commentators agree that Ahaz moved God's sacred brazen altar from its central, honored position. He placed it on the north side, effectively putting it 'in a corner,' to give the place of honor to his new, pagan-style altar. This was not just redecorating; it was a public and symbolic act of prioritizing a foreign system of worship over the Lord's commands.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 16:14
18th Century
Theologian
Previously, the “Brazen altar” (as noted in the margin) had, it seems, been positioned directly in front of the temple porch, which it equaled exac…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 16:14
19th Century
Bishop
And he brought also the bronze altar ... —Literally, And as for the bronze altar, he brought it near (to the new…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 16:14
17th Century
Pastor
And he brought also the brasen altar which was before the
Lord
That which Solomon mad…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 16:10–16
17th Century
Minister
God's altar had until then been kept in its place and in use; but Ahaz put another to replace it. The natural human inclination toward some form of…