Hanani] Father of the prophet Jehu, 1 Kings 16:1. seer] See on 1 Kings 17:13. escaped] So gone, as in future distresse he shall afford thee no help. After this Baasha annoyed Asa, v. 9. 1 Kings 15:32. the Syrians were such enemies of Israel and Judah, as it had better to have stood out at distance against them, then to have sought their friendship: for this therefore is Asa justly reproved. the Ethiopians] Or, Cushites. Chap. 14. 9. a huge host] Heb. in abundance.