Lectionary Calendar
Monday, December 9th, 2024
the Second Week of Advent
the Second Week of Advent
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!
Click here to learn more!
Bible Commentaries
Geneva Study Bible Geneva Study Bible
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Used by Permission.
These files are public domain.
Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Used by Permission.
Bibliographical Information
Beza, Theodore. "Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14". "The 1599 Geneva Study Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/gsb/2-chronicles-14.html. 1599-1645.
Beza, Theodore. "Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14". "The 1599 Geneva Study Bible". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (37)Old Testament (1)Individual Books (1)
Verse 3
14:3 For he took away the altars of the strange [gods], and the high places, and brake down the images, and cut down the {a} groves:
(a) Which were planted contrary to the Law, De 16:21.
Verse 5
14:5 Also he took away out of all the cities of Judah the high places and the images: and the kingdom was {b} quiet before him.
(b) He shows that the rest and quietness of kingdoms stands in abolishing idolatry and advancing true religion.
Verse 7
14:7 Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about [them] walls, and towers, gates, and bars, [while] the land [is] yet {c} before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought [him], and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.
(c) While we have the full government of it.
Verse 9
14:9 And there came out against them Zerah the {d} Ethiopian with an host of a million, and three hundred chariots; and came unto {e} Mareshah.
(d) The king of Ethiopia, or Egypt.
(e) Which was a city in Judah, Joshua 15:44 where Michaiah the prophet was born.
Verse 11
14:11 And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, [it is] nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou [art] our God; {f} let not man prevail against thee.
(f) Thus the children of God neither trust in their own power or policy, nor fear the strength and subtilty of their enemies, but consider the cause and see whether their enterprises tend to God’s glory, and thereupon assure themselves of the victory by him, who alone is Almighty and can turn all flesh into dust with the breath of his mouth.
Verse 14
14:14 And they smote all the cities round about Gerar; for the {g} fear of the LORD came upon them: and they spoiled all the cities; for there was exceeding much spoil in them.
(g) The Lord had stricken them with fear.