ESV Reformation Study Bible – 2 Chr 12:7–8
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2 Chr 12:7–8

12:7, 8 Although Shemaiah modified his first warning, God’s sovereign plan was not overturned. Prophetic warnings were designed to stir repentance. If they succeeded in this, the threat of judgment was often removed, postponed, or softened (Jer. 18:1–12; Joel 2:12–14; Jon. 3).