for Asa’s activity in (apparently only partially) removing them, see 15:12. The words for ‘exterminated’, ba‘ar, and ‘got rid of’, hiphil of ‘abar (15:12), are very similar, inviting us to compare the actions of the two kings. Verses 46–49 are lacking in LXX. 22:47. There was no king in Edom; an appointee ruled. Edom is now under the domination of Judah, which has installed a puppet ruler to rule in Judah’s interests. This provides the opportunity for Jehoshaphat’s naval initiative in the following
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