2 CHRONICLES CHAPTER 14 KJV

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2 Chronicles
Chapter 14

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1 So Abijah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead. In his days the land was quiet ten years.

2 And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God:

3 For he took away the altars of the strange gods, and the high places, and brake down the images, and cut down the groves:

4 And commanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their fathers, and to do the law and the commandment.

5 Also he took away out of all the cities of Judah the high places and the images: and the kingdom was quiet before him.

6 And he built fenced cities in Judah: for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because the LORD had given him rest.

7 Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.

8 And Asa had an army of men that bare targets and spears, out of Judah three hundred thousand; and out of Benjamin, that bare shields and drew bows, two hundred and fourscore thousand: all these were mighty men of valour.

9 And there came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an host of a thousand thousand, and three hundred chariots; and came unto Mareshah.

10 Then Asa went out against him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.

11 And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee.

12 So the LORD smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.

13 And Asa and the people that were with him pursued them unto Gerar: and the Ethiopians were overthrown, that they could not recover themselves; for they were destroyed before the LORD, and before his host; and they carried away very much spoil.

14 And they smote all the cities round about Gerar; for the fear of the LORD came upon them: and they spoiled all the cities; for there was exceeding much spoil in them.

15 They smote also the tents of cattle, and carried away sheep and camels in abundance, and returned to Jerusalem.

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Commentary for 2 Chronicles 14

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Asa's piety, He strengthens his kingdom.

- Asa aimed at pleasing God, and studied to approve himself to him. Happy those that walk by this rule, not to do that which is right in their own eyes, or in the eye of the world, but which is so in God's sight. We find by experience that it is good to seek the Lord; it gives us rest; while we pursue the world, we meet with nothing but vexation. Asa consulted with his people how to make a good use of the peace they enjoyed; and concluded with them that they must not be idle, nor secure. A formidable army of Ethiopians invaded Asa's kingdom. This evil came upon them, that their faith in God might be tried. Asa's prayer is short, but it is the real language of faith and expectation from God. When we go forth in God's name, we cannot but prosper, and all things work together for the good of those whom he favours.

Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710.

Discussion for 2 Chronicles 14

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1 year Ago

John Michael Jumawan

no Matter what happen ,troubles or Problems
Move your Faith just move step to your journey to God.
Surender all to God.

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3 years Ago

Sheila

It 's important to remember that no matter how much we believe we may be able to defeat the thing that come against us, we need to call upon the Lord to be with us and fight our battles because he is always the winner. Have faith in God.

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6 years Ago

Kay Beckman for verse 11

This comment is in 3 parts:
Part 1:
SCRIPTURE (in phrases): Lord There is no one besides you To help in the battle Between the powerful And those who have no strength; So help us, O Lord our God, For we trust in you, And in your name have come against this multitude. O Lord, you are our God, Let not man prevail against you.
Part 2:
BIBLE STORY (responding to each phrase): Asa�s prayer is a remarkable display of faith. He cries out, �Nothing is sure but that God reigns.� Asa recognizes that this battle belonged to the Lord. He knows that he is outnumbered. But more importantly he knows that God�s victories do not depend on the strength of man. He brings his current threat to God declaring that there is none to help but God. God is their only hope. He correctly understands that God�s power is not enhanced or limited by man�s apparent strength or weakness. They confidently go out in his name, Reminding God that He is their God. Reminding God that his entire responsibility includes defending his own reputation. Results: Man did not triumph. The Ethiopians were overthrown, and they could not recover, for they were broken before the LORD and His army. And they carried away very much spoil.
Part 3:
MY STORY and APPLICATION: When difficulties come to an alarming pitch, put God between me and my crisis. God can summon unexpected reinforcements at any moment to destroy the strength of a position that is causing me difficulties. Because there is no other to lean upon, refuse all human aid not summoned by God. Bring any and all threats to God. Follow up and collect the spoils. It is not a mistake to rely on the Lord. Example: our rental expenses.

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