6<\/strong>. in those years<\/em> ] Cp. 2Ch 14:1<\/span>.<\/p>\n 6 8 (cp. 1Ki 15:17-22<\/span>). The Defensive Measures of Asa<\/p>\n According to 1 Kin., Asa being threatened by Baasha, king of Israel, secured himself a respite by inducing Ben-hadad of Syria with a heavy bribe to invade Baasha’s dominions. On the retirement of Israel Asa built himself two fortresses on his northern frontier to secure himself against Baasha. The Chronicler seems to be referring to the same occasion, but he says nothing of Baasha, nor of the intervention of Ben-hadad, and speaks of Asa building fortresses without mentioning their number.<\/p>\n Verse 6<\/span>. Fenced cities<\/B><\/I>] To preserve his territories from invasion, and strengthen the frontiers of his kingdom, see 2Ch 14:7<\/span>.<\/P> <\/p>\n 6. he built fenced cities inJudah<\/B>(See on 1Ki 15:22<\/span>).<\/P><\/p>\n And he built fenced cities in Judah<\/strong>,…. For his defence against the kingdom of Israel and other nations, as Rehoboam had done before him; and which might have been demolished by Shishak king of Egypt, when he took them, 2Ch 11:5<\/span><\/p>\n for the land had rest<\/strong>; according to the Targum, the land of Israel rested, and gave no disturbance to the kingdom of Judah, not having recovered the blow given them by Abijah; but it is rather to be understood of the land of Judah, which, as it did not attempt the reduction of the ten tribes, so it was neither attacked by them, nor any other enemy: and he had no war in those years; in the ten years mentioned, 2Ch 14:1<\/span>, neither with Israel nor any other nation: because the Lord had given him rest; that he might be at leisure to do the above things; all rest is from the Lord, civil, spiritual, and eternal.<\/p>\n 2Ch 14:6<\/span><\/p>\n (The 1st edition Hardbound version of the commentary includes the following comments under 1 Kings 15).<\/strong><\/p>\n Ethiopians Defeated, 2Ch 14:6-15<\/span><\/p>\n Asa used the period of peace and time of God’s blessing to carry out some expedient moves toward national security. He is not to be censured for this, for the Lord expects men to use the abilities with which He has blessed them in a practical manner (cf. De 8:18). It was not that he lacked faith in the Lord to care for Israel’s needs, but he used his God-given ability to prepare for the defense of his county, still relying on the Lord to make it successful. So he fortified his cities, strengthening them with walls, towers, gates, and bars. Asa acknowledged that it was the blessing of God which enabled them to do this, and He blessed them because they had sought Him.<\/p>\n So Asa prospered in his early reign. .He equipped his army with weapons, as targets (small shields), spears, bows, etc. the army consisted of 300,000 men from Judah to wield the weapons, and 240,000 from Benjamin with their shields and bows. They were brave, well-trained, and valorous men.<\/p>\n As the sequel will show it seems that Judah and King Asa may have become too self-confidant in all this. God had blessed Abijah with victory over Israel, and they were enjoying the ensuing peace. It looked like the Lord was on their side, and they began to think it may have been due to the presence of the temple among them, or the good people who dwelt there, or the prophets who preached His message. Too, God had enabled them to raise and equip a formidable army and to greatly strengthen the major cities.<\/p>\n So the Lord sent a trial upon Judah and Asa. A huge army of Ethiopians, out of Africa, under their king, Zerah, invaded the land. It numbered one million men, soldiers and camp followers, and they possessed three hundred of the terrible war chariots which could overrun, maim and kill foot soldiers like the men of Judah. They made their camp at the valley of Zephathah, near Mareshah. This was southwest of Jerusalem, some forty or fifty miles, in the Philistine foothills coming out of Egypt. The Ethiopians set themselves here for a battle, and Asa camped here with his army also.<\/p>\n Asa knew that physical means were inadequate to resist this formidable enemy. so he cried to the Lord. Three points are outstanding in his prayer: 1) Judah was insufficient to meet the enemy alone, but the Lord does not count numbers in His battles; 2) Asa would leave his case, and that of Judah, in the hands of the Lord; 3) if the battle should be won and man’s expectations put to nought, it must be by the power of God.<\/p>\n It was the Lord who smote the Ethiopians; the Scriptures say, “before Asa and Judah,” meaning that it was clearly evident that the victory was not wrought by the hand of man. Verse 13 says the Ethiopians were smitten before the Lord and before the host of His heavenly army, who fought that day on the side of Judah. The Ethiopians were routed thoroughly, turning to flee toward their homeland, too diminished to make a stand. The army of Judah pursued them all the way to Gerar, taking much battle spoil. The tribes around Gerar, who had befriended the Ethiopians, were overrun by Asa’s army. All were spoiled, and cattle, sheep, and camels were captured and returned to Jerusalem. The kingdom of Judah was greatly enriched by the outcome.<\/p>\n (6) And he built fenced cities.<\/strong>See 2Ch. 11:5<\/span>; 2Ch. 12:4<\/span>; and for the expression had given him rest, 2Sa. 7:1<\/span>.<\/p>\n 6<\/strong>. <\/strong> Built fenced cities in Judah <\/strong> He probably restored the fortresses which Shishak had taken and dismantled. Compare 2Ch 12:4<\/span>. The kingdom of Judah had probably been tributary to Egypt since the time of Shishak’s invasion, (2Ch 12:8-9<\/span>\ud83d\ude09 but now Asa discerned a favourable time to throw off this foreign yoke, and “while the land was yet before” them, (2Ch 14:7<\/span>, that is, unoccupied and unguarded by the Egyptians, so that they could move about in it at pleasure,) he improved his opportunity to fortify his kingdom. 2Ch 14:8<\/span> shows also that the number of valiant warriors in Judah and Benjamin was now much greater than it was in Abijah’s reign. Comp. 2Ch 13:3<\/span>.<\/p>\n 2Ch 14:6 And he built fenced cities in Judah: for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because the LORD had given him rest.<\/p>\n Ver. 6. And he built fenced cities.<\/strong> ] Though he had no war, yet he provided for it. So did our Queen Elizabeth; and so must every Christian soldier.<\/p>\n And he built: 2Ch 8:2-6, 2Ch 11:5-12 <\/p>\n for the land: Jdg 3:11, Jdg 3:30, Jdg 5:31, 1Ki 5:4, 1Ch 22:9 <\/p>\n the Lord: 2Ch 15:15, Jos 23:1, Job 34:29, Psa 46:9 <\/p>\n Reciprocal: 2Sa 7:1 – the Lord 1Ki 8:56 – hath given rest 2Ch 14:7 – and he hath given 2Ch 17:12 – in Judah 2Ch 20:30 – his God<\/p>\n 2Ch 14:6-7. He built fenced cities in Judah: for the land had rest He wisely provided for war in the time of peace. The Lord had given him rest Those have rest indeed to whom God gives rest; peace indeed to whom Christ gives peace. Asa takes notice of the rest they had as the gift of God, and the happy consequence of their seeking the Lord. Because we have sought the Lord, he hath given us rest on every side Whatever rest we enjoy, whether of body or mind, of our family or country, God ought to be acknowledged with thankfulness as the author of it. For as the frowns and rebukes of Providence should be observed as a check to us in an evil way, so the smiles of Providence should be taken notice of for our encouragement in that which is good. We find by experience that it is good to seek the Lord; it gives us rest. While we pursue the world, we meet with nothing but vexation.<\/p>\n And he built fenced cities in Judah: for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because the LORD had given him rest. 6. in those years ] Cp. 2Ch 14:1. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 6 8 (cp. 1Ki 15:17-22). 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Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
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Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
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Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
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