Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has he, in anger, withheld his compassion?”
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 9. Battle. Many of this tribe were cut off by the men of Geth, (1 Chronicles 7:21. Chal. Geier.) as they fought without God’s command. Numbers 14. Worthington.—They did not defend the ark against the Philistines, though they seemed more bound to do so than the rest, since it was brought from their city, Silo, and they also set the others a pattern of infidelity; (1 Kennicott. 4. Abenezra.) whence they are singled out likewise by Osee. Bert.—The famous victory of Abia against Jeroboam may be also designated. 2 Chronicles 13. Calmet.—This had not yet taken place, no more than ( Bible.) their captivity, under Salmanazar, which is enigmatically foretold. After this reproach, the whole body of the Israelites is condemned. verse 10. Bert.