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2 Chronicles 28:19

2 Chronicles 28:19
For the LORD brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel; for he made Judah naked, and transgressed sore against the LORD.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For Ahaz took away a portion out of the house of the Lord, and out of the house of the king, and of the princes,.... A part out of the treasures of the temple, and a part out of his own treasures, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Ahaz king of Israel - An instance of the lax use of the word “Israel” 2Ch 12:6; 2Ch 21:2. It is simply equivalent to “king of Judah.” He made Judah naked - literally, “he had caused licentiousness in…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Chronicles 28:16-27

Here is, I. The great distress which the kingdom of Ahaz was reduced to for his sin. In general, 1. The Lord brought Judah low, Ch2 28:19. They had lately been very high in wealth and power; but God…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

king of Israel Cp. 2Ch 11:3 (note).

he made Judah naked R.V. he had dealt wantonly in Judah (mg. "cast away restraint"). Cp. Exo 32:25 (A.V. and R.V.) where the same Heb. verb is twice used.