Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said unto him, Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God, therefore is the host of the king of Syria escaped out of thine hand.

Bible References

Hanani

2 Chronicles 19:2
the prophet Jehu son of Hanani confronted him; he said to King Jehoshaphat, "Is it right to help the wicked and be an ally of those who oppose the Lord? Because you have done this the Lord is angry with you!
2 Chronicles 20:34
The rest of the events of Jehoshaphat's reign, from start to finish, are recorded in the Annals of Jehu son of Hanani which are included in Scroll of the Kings of Israel.
1 Kings 16:1
Jehu son of Hanani received from the Lord this message predicting Baasha's downfall:

Relied on

2 Chronicles 13:18
That day the Israelites were defeated; the men of Judah prevailed because they relied on the Lord God of their ancestors.
2 Chronicles 32:7
"Be strong and brave! Don't be afraid and don't panic because of the king of Assyria and this huge army that is with him! We have with us one who is stronger than those who are with him.
2 Kings 18:5
He trusted in the Lord God of Israel; in this regard there was none like him among the kings of Judah either before or after.
1 Chronicles 5:20
They received divine help in fighting them, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. They cried out to God during the battle; he responded to their prayers because they trusted in him.

The host

2 Chronicles 16:3
"I want to make a treaty with you, like the one our fathers made. See, I have sent you silver and gold. Break your treaty with King Baasha of Israel, so he will retreat from my land."

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