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14:2–16:14 Asa. The Chronicler’s account of Asa’s reign (910–869 b.c.) is much longer and more complex than that given in the earlier history (1 Kings 15:9–24). Asa’s reign begins well but ends badly, as trust in God and obedience to the prophetic word give way to dependence on human alliances and rejection of God’s prophet.
2 Chron. 14:2–8 Asa begins his reign by rooting out idolatry and commanding Judah to seek the Lord. The high places were local sites usually associated with pagan worship (see Deut. 12:2–3). Asherim. Poles representing the fertility goddess Asherah. Building projects, a large army, and peace are typical blessings for faithfulness in Chronicles (compare 2 Chron. 11:5–12; 13:3; 17:10).
2 Chron. 14:9 Zerah the Ethiopian. Literally “the Cushite,” from modern Sudan (see 12:3; 16:8). Possibly a general in the service of Pharaoh Osorkon I, son of Shoshenq I (12:2). A million men is literally “a thousand thousands.” An alternative translation is “a thousand units.” This is more than double the size of Asa’s army (14:8). Mareshah. One of Rehoboam’s fortified cities on the southwestern border (11:8).
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