John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 5. And in those times there was no peace to him that went out nor to him that came in , etc.] There was no safety in going abroad for travellers from one part to another on account of trade and business, the highways being infested with thieves and robbers: but great vexations were upon all the inhabitants of the countries ; of the country villages, which were deserted, because of the plunders and depredations of them, ( Judges 5:6,7).
Matthew Henry Commentary
- The people make a solemn covenant with God.
--The work of complete reformation appeared so difficult, that Asa ha not courage to attempt it, till assured of Divine assistance an acceptance. He and his people offered sacrifices to God; thanksgivin for the favours they had received, and supplication for furthe favours. Prayers and praises are now our spiritual sacrifices. The people, of their own will, covenanted to seek the Lord, each for himself, with earnestness. What is religion but seeking God, inquirin after him, applying to him upon all occasions? We make nothing of ou religion, if we do not make heart-work of it; God will have all the heart, or none. Our devotedness to God our Saviour, should be avowe and shown in the most solemn and public manner. What is done in hypocrisy is a mere drudgery _________________________________________________
Original Hebrew ובעתים6251 ההם1992 אין369 שׁלום7965 ליוצא3318 ולבא935 כי3588 מהומת4103 רבות7227 על5921 כל3605 יושׁבי3427 הארצות׃776
