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CHAPTER 15 THE REIGN OF ASA, WARNING AND REFORMATION
_ 1. The warning message of Azariah (2 Chronicles 15:1)_
2. Asa's response and reformation (2 Chronicles 15:8)
But the Lord knew the danger which...
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The words of Azariah the son of Oded (not mentioned elsewhere) form a
kind of introduction to the account of Asa's religious reforms; if the
words in 2 Chronicles 15:3 refer to any definite period, it...
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NOW FOR A LONG SEASON ISRAEL HATH BEEN WITHOUT THE TRUE GOD, &C.— It
is very plain from the first verse, that Azariah was about to foretel
something, as the _spirit of God came upon him;_ and therefor...
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4. THE REIGN OF ASA (14-16)
TEXT
2 Chronicles 14:1. So Abijah slept with his fathers, and they buried
him in the city of David; and Asa his son reigned in his stead. In his
days the land was quiet te...
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_BUT WHEN THEY IN THEIR TROUBLE DID TURN UNTO THE LORD GOD OF ISRAEL,
AND SOUGHT HIM, HE WAS FOUND OF THEM._
No JFB commentary on these verses....
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REIGN OF ASA (CONTINUED)
An account of how Asa, moved by the prophet Azariah, made a covenant
to seek.the LORD.
This chapter is almost entirely supplementary to what is recorded of
Asa in 1 Kings 15...
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2 CHRONICLES: GOD DESIRES LOYAL PEOPLE
The *Kingdom called Judah
2 CHRONICLES CHAPTER S 10 TO 36
_IAN MACKERVOY_
CHAPTER 15
ASA OBEYS THE *PROPHET – 2 CHRONICLES 15:1-8
V1 The Sp
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וַ יָּ֨שָׁב֙ בַּ † צַּר ־לֹ֔ו עַל...
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ASA: DIVINE RETRIBUTION
2 Chronicles 14:1; 2 Chronicles 15:1; 2 Chronicles 16:1
ABIJAH, dying, as far as we can gather from Chronicles, in the odor of
sanctity, was succeeded by his so
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This chapter chronicles with greater detail the occasion and value of
the reform wrought in Judah during Asa's reign. Here appears a man
mentioned nowhere else. His name was Azariah. Suddenly anointed...
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But when they in their trouble did turn unto the LORD God of Israel,
and sought him, he (c) was found of them.
(c) He shows that despite the wickedness of tyrants and their rage,
yet God has his whom...
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_And when. Septuagint, "and he shall convert them to the Lord,...and
shall be found by them." (Haydock) --- This will be verified in the
last days, Romans xi. 26. (Menochius)_...
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It must have been an animating thing after the victory, and in the
moment of returning from the spoils of the foe, - this address of
Azariah. And observe how seasonable it was. Though the Lord had giv...
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THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 13 THROUGH 16.
In his wars with Jeroboam, Abijah stands entirely upon this ground,
and he is blessed.
Asa follows his steps; and, whether at peace, or while...
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BUT WHEN THEY IN THEIR TROUBLE DID TURN UNTO THE LORD GOD OF
ISRAEL,.... When being carried captive by neighbouring nations, and
oppressed; and they cried unto the Lord, and repented of their sins,
an...
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But when they in their trouble did turn unto the LORD God of Israel,
and sought him, he was found of them.
Ver. 4. _But when they in their trouble,_] _i.e., _ Their ancestors
before the revolt, as in...
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_For a long season Israel hath been_, &c. Hebrew, _many days have been
to Israel without the true God_, &c. The prophet's design here is
evidently to set before them the miserable consequences of fors...
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1 Asa with Iudah and many of Israel, moued by the prophesie of Azariah
the sonne of Oded, make a solemne couenant with God.
16 He putteth downe Maachah his mother, for her idolatry.
18 He bringeth d...
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But when they in their trouble did turn unto the Lord God of Israel
and sought Him, He was found of them. This happened time and again in
the later history of Judah. The description of the lamentable...
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Idolatry Eradicated....
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A MESSAGE FROM GOD
(vv.1-7)
As Asa returned from his victory, the Lord sent a prophet, Azariah,
son of Oded, to meet him with encouraging words, telling Asa, "The
Lord is with you while you are wit...
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WHEN THEY DID TURN, i.e. Israel, mentioned 2 CHRONICLES 15:3....
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2 Chronicles 15:4 trouble H6862 turned H7725 (H8799) LORD H3068 God
H430 Israel H3478 sought H1245 (H8762)
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CONTENTS: Warnings of Azariah. Reform under Asa.
CHARACTERS: God, Holy Spirit, Azariah, Asa, Oded, Maachah.
CONCLUSION: If we turn aside from God and His ordinances, He is not
tied to us, but will c...
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2 Chronicles 15:1. _Azariah the son of Oded;_ whose father is named,
to distinguish him from the highpriest of that name.
2 Chronicles 15:3. _For a long season, Israel,_ the ten revolted
tribes, had b...
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_Now for a long season._
THE SCHISM OF THE TEN TRIBES
These words--
I. Suggest a warning. A land “without teaching priests” soon
realises the rest of the text by becoming “without the true God, and...
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_And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah._
DARK SHADOWS ON A BRIGHT DAY
We have here shown the necessary connection between God’s service
and human weal.
I. The awful apostasy. Turning away.
1. Pr...
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2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 15:1 AZARIAH is not otherwise
known. His speech is intended to encourage Asa to continue his reforms
and lead the people into covenant renewal. IF YOU SEEK HIM. See...
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CRITICAL NOTES.] A prophetic warning (2 Chronicles 15:1). Asa’s
reforms (2 Chronicles 15:8); renewal of covenant (2 Chronicles 15:12),
and deposes Maachah....
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EXPOSITION
This chapter is something like an oasis in our history, and was
perhaps such in the real life of Asa also. Presumably it covers a
period of some twenty years. Reading between the lines, and...
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And as they were returning now with all the spoils of war, the victory
of God,
The Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded: and he went out
to meet Asa, and he said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa,...
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2 Chronicles 15:15; Deuteronomy 4:29; Deuteronomy 4:30; Hosea 14:1;...
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LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF ASA
2 Chronicles 15:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
We wish to present to you "The life of rest," from certain verses
found in chapter 14. These verses are really introductory to the...