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has helped") was a

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described in 2 Chronicles 15.

Biblical narrative

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to exhort him to carry out a work of reform. In response to Azariah's encouragement, Asa carried out a number of reforms including the destruction of idols and repairs to the altar of Yahweh in the Jerusalem Temple complex. The Bible records that a period of peace followed the carrying out of these reforms (verse 19). Azariah is described as being the "son of Oded" (verse 1), but the

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omits Azariah's name in verse 8, suggesting that the prophecy is from Oded himself.

References

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