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Then Asa was angry with the seer, and put him in the prison; for he was in a rage with him because of this thing. Asa oppressed some of the people at the same time.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 10. Prison. Lit. “in bonds,” (nervum) made of leather thongs or nerves, ( Bible.) or of iron, to confine either the neck or the feet. Isidor. orig. 5. ult.—Hebrew “the house of disturbance.” Septuagint and so forth “prison.” Some explain it ( Calmet.) of the stocks to enclose the neck. Vatable.—Time, either because they expressed the same sentiments as the prophet, ( Calmet.) or because they disapproved of his imprisonment. Tirinus.—Septuagint “Asa made havoc among the people,” and so forth Bible.
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