Of the reign — Or, of the kingdom of Asa, that is, of the kingdom of Judah, which was now Asa's kingdom; or from the time of the division of the two kingdoms. Rehoboam reigned seventeen years, Abijah three years, Asa had now reigned fifteen years, all which put together, make up the thirty five year... [ Continue Reading ]
Escaped — And so reserved to be a scourge to thy kingdom and posterity: whereas if he had joined with Baasha against thee, thou shouldst have overthrown them both, and prevented all that mischief which that monarch will do to thy family.... [ Continue Reading ]
Lubims — Either, the Lybians in Africa; or another people, possibly descended from them, but now seated in some part of Arabia.... [ Continue Reading ]
Done foolishly — It is a foolish thing to lean on a broken reed, when we have the rock of ages to rely upon. Perfect — Upright and sincere, as thine is not. He was sincere in the general course of his life, but some particulars, whereof this is one, his heart did not perfectly cleave to God.... [ Continue Reading ]
Sought not — He did not humble himself before God, but put his confidence in the skill and faithfulness of his physicians. His making use of physicians was his duty, but his trusting in them, and expecting that from them, which was to be had from God only, was his sin and folly. The help of every cr... [ Continue Reading ]
Burning — Of precious spices; thereby testifying their respect to him notwithstanding his miscarriages.... [ Continue Reading ]