XV.
ASA’S REFORMATION OF RELIGION.
(a) ADDRESS OF THE PROPHET AZARIAH BEN ODED (2 Chronicles 15:1-7).
This section also is peculiar to the Chronicle.
(1) And the Spirit of God. — Literally, And Azariah son of Oded, there fell upon him spirit of God (i.e., a holy inspiration). The prophet is unknown, except from this chapter. The name Oded comprises the same radical letters as Iddo (2 Chronicles 9:29; 2 Chronicles 12:15); but whether the same prophet or another be meant, is beyond decision.