John Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 12:14

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And he did evil, etc.] Committed idolatry, relapsed into that, his humiliation not being hearty and sincere: because he prepared not his heart to seek the Lord; by prayer and supplication, and by an attendance on the service and worship of God; for though he did these things outwardly, yet not sincerely and heartily; he did not engage in them seriously and in good earnest, with affection and fervour. Ver. 15,16. Now the acts of Rehoboam, etc.] Of these two verses, (See Gill on “<111429>1 Kings 14:29-31”).

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