2 Chronicles 25:14
“Now it came to pass, after that Amaziah was come from the slaughter of the Edomites, that he brought the gods of the children of Seir, and set them up to be his gods, and bowed down himself before them, and burned incense unto them.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Wherefore the anger of the Lord was kindled against Amaziah,.... Idolatry being always highly displeasing to the Lord;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The practice of carrying off the images of the gods from a conquered country, or city, as trophies of victory, was…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The gods of the children of Seir - "The idols of the children of Gebal." - Targum.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 25:14-16
Here is, I. The revolt of Amaziah from the God of Israel to the gods of the Edomites. Egregious folly! Ahaz worshipped…
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