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2 Chronicles 13:20

2 Chronicles 13:20
Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah: and the LORD struck him, and he died.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But Abijah waxed mighty,.... In his kingdom, increasing in riches and numbers, power and authority, and in his family:…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Jeroboam’s death was a judgment upon him for his sins. Chronologically speaking, his death is here out of place, for he…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

The Lord struck him, and he died - Who died? Abijah or Jeroboam? Some think it was Jeroboam; some, that it was Abijah.…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 13:13-22

We do not find that Jeroboam offered to make any answer at all to Abijah's speech. Though it was much to the purpose, he…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

the Lord struck him, and he died The same phrase is used of the death of Nabal (1Sa 25:38); it implies suddenness or…