Thematic Bible
2 Chronicles 16:1 (show verse)
In the thirty-sixth year of Asa's reign, King Baasha of Israel attacked Judah, and he established Ramah as a military outpost to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the land of King Asa of Judah.
2 Chronicles 16:2 (show verse)
Asa took all the silver and gold that was left in the treasuries of the Lord's temple and of the royal palace and sent it to King Ben Hadad of Syria, ruler in Damascus, along with this message:
2 Chronicles 16:3 (show verse)
"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."
2 Chronicles 16:4 (show verse)
Ben Hadad accepted King Asa's offer and ordered his army commanders to attack the cities of Israel. They conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel Maim, and all the storage cities of Naphtali.
Abel-beth-maachah » Taken by » benhadad
Baasha » King of israel
benhadad » King of syria
Cities » Designated as » Treasure
Dan » A city » A city of the tribe of dan » Capture by ben-hadad
Ijon » A town of the territory of the tribe of naphtali
Naphtali » Tribe of » Against
Ramah » Called rama » Attempted fortification of, by king baasha; destruction of, by asa
Baasha » King of israel
benhadad » King of syria
Cities » Designated as » Treasure
Dan » A city » A city of the tribe of dan » Capture by ben-hadad
Ijon » A town of the territory of the tribe of naphtali
Naphtali » Tribe of » Against
Ramah » Called rama » Attempted fortification of, by king baasha; destruction of, by asa
2 Chronicles 16:5 (show verse)
When Baasha heard the news, he stopped fortifying Ramah and abandoned the project.
2 Chronicles 16:6 (show verse)
King Asa ordered all the men of Judah to carry away the stones and wood that Baasha had used to build Ramah. He used the materials to build up Geba and Mizpah.
2 Chronicles 16:7 (show verse)
At that time Hanani the prophet visited King Asa of Judah and said to him: "Because you relied on the king of Syria and did not rely on the Lord your God, the army of the king of Syria has escaped from your hand.
Backsliders » Instances of » Asa
Confidence » Instances of » Asa
false Confidence » Instances of » Asa, in relying on syria rather than on God
Hanani » A prophet who rebuked asa, king of judah
Leaders » FALSE » Called seers
Preaching » Impenitence under » Of asa
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Called seers
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Hanani
Reliance » The reward for not relying on the lord
Religious » FALSE » Called seers
Reproof » Exemplified » Hanani
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Hanani, of asa
Confidence » Instances of » Asa
false Confidence » Instances of » Asa, in relying on syria rather than on God
Hanani » A prophet who rebuked asa, king of judah
Leaders » FALSE » Called seers
Preaching » Impenitence under » Of asa
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Called seers
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Hanani
Reliance » The reward for not relying on the lord
Religious » FALSE » Called seers
Reproof » Exemplified » Hanani
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Hanani, of asa
2 Chronicles 16:8 (show verse)
Did not the Cushites and Libyans have a huge army with chariots and a very large number of horsemen? But when you relied on the Lord, he handed them over to you!
Backsliders » Instances of » Asa
Chariots » Used in war by the » Ethiopians
Confidence » Instances of » Asa
Ethiopia » Defeated by asa
false Confidence » Instances of » Asa, in relying on syria rather than on God
Lubims » Inhabitants of northern africa
Preaching » Impenitence under » Of asa
Reliance » The reward for relying on the lord
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Hanani, of asa
Chariots » Used in war by the » Ethiopians
Confidence » Instances of » Asa
Ethiopia » Defeated by asa
false Confidence » Instances of » Asa, in relying on syria rather than on God
Lubims » Inhabitants of northern africa
Preaching » Impenitence under » Of asa
Reliance » The reward for relying on the lord
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Hanani, of asa
2 Chronicles 16:9 (show verse)
Certainly the Lord watches the whole earth carefully and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him. You have acted foolishly in this matter; from now on you will have war.
Backsliders » Instances of » Asa
Battle of Life » Divine protection in the battle » Promised to believers
Confidence » Instances of » Asa
false Confidence » Instances of » Asa, in relying on syria rather than on God
Foolishness » The reward for foolishness
God » The incarnation of Christ, both a mystery and a revelation » Vision of
God » Protection of » Promised to believers
God's Promises » Of protection » Promised to believers
Heart » Those whose hearts are perfect toward the lord
Israel » Defence of in battle » Promised to believers
God, Power of » Exerted in behalf of saints
Preaching » Impenitence under » Of asa
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » All places
Protection » Is afforded to » The perfect in heart
Divine protection » Promised to believers
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Hanani, of asa
Seeing » The eyes of the lord
Vision » Of Christ, full of compassion » Divine, comprehends all human life
Battle of Life » Divine protection in the battle » Promised to believers
Confidence » Instances of » Asa
false Confidence » Instances of » Asa, in relying on syria rather than on God
Foolishness » The reward for foolishness
God » The incarnation of Christ, both a mystery and a revelation » Vision of
God » Protection of » Promised to believers
God's Promises » Of protection » Promised to believers
Heart » Those whose hearts are perfect toward the lord
Israel » Defence of in battle » Promised to believers
God, Power of » Exerted in behalf of saints
Preaching » Impenitence under » Of asa
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » All places
Protection » Is afforded to » The perfect in heart
Divine protection » Promised to believers
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Hanani, of asa
Seeing » The eyes of the lord
Vision » Of Christ, full of compassion » Divine, comprehends all human life
2 Chronicles 16:10 (show verse)
Asa was so angry at the prophet, he put him in jail. Asa also oppressed some of the people at that time.
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Asa
Anger » Instances of » Asa, because the prophet rebuked him
Christian ministers » Instances of persecution » Hanani
Man » Redemption of » Wrath of
Man's » Jealousy » Wrath
Persecution » Instances of » Of hanani
Preaching » Impenitence under » Of asa
Prisons » Used for confining » Persons under the king's displeasure
Reproof » Despised » By asa
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Asa, imprisoning the seer, and oppressing the people
Wrath » Man's
Anger » Instances of » Asa, because the prophet rebuked him
Christian ministers » Instances of persecution » Hanani
Man » Redemption of » Wrath of
Man's » Jealousy » Wrath
Persecution » Instances of » Of hanani
Preaching » Impenitence under » Of asa
Prisons » Used for confining » Persons under the king's displeasure
Reproof » Despised » By asa
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Asa, imprisoning the seer, and oppressing the people
Wrath » Man's
2 Chronicles 16:11 (show verse)
The events of Asa's reign, from start to finish, are recorded in the Scroll of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
No Themes for this verse.
2 Chronicles 16:12 (show verse)
In the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa developed a foot disease. Though his disease was severe, he did not seek the Lord, but only the doctors.
Disease » Prevention and cure of » Physicians
Disease » Healed » Physicians employed in
Disease » Instances of » Healing of, from God
Disease » Instances of » Physicians employed for
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Lameness
Diseases » Not looking to God in, condemned
Prevention and cure of diseases » Physicians
Sickness » God's aid should be sought in
The lord seeking that which was lost » The reward for not seeking the lord
Disease » Healed » Physicians employed in
Disease » Instances of » Healing of, from God
Disease » Instances of » Physicians employed for
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Lameness
Diseases » Not looking to God in, condemned
Prevention and cure of diseases » Physicians
Sickness » God's aid should be sought in
The lord seeking that which was lost » The reward for not seeking the lord
2 Chronicles 16:13 (show verse)
Asa passed away in the forty-first year of his reign.
2 Chronicles 16:14 (show verse)
He was buried in the tomb he had carved out in the City of David. They laid him to rest on a bier covered with spices and assorted mixtures of ointments. They made a huge bonfire to honor him.
Arts and crafts » Names of various » Apothecaries
Burial » Places of » Frequently prepared and pointed out during life
Burial » Perfumes burned at
Burial » With spices
Burial » Burying places » Prepared by » Asa
Burying places » Sepulchres
Dead (people) » Instances of » Burnings of incense made for
The Dead » Places of burial of » Sepulchres
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » Embalming
The Dead » Embalming
Embalming » How performed by the jews
Embalming » Of asa
Spices » Used in the embalming of asa
Burial » Places of » Frequently prepared and pointed out during life
Burial » Perfumes burned at
Burial » With spices
Burial » Burying places » Prepared by » Asa
Burying places » Sepulchres
Dead (people) » Instances of » Burnings of incense made for
The Dead » Places of burial of » Sepulchres
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » Embalming
The Dead » Embalming
Embalming » How performed by the jews
Embalming » Of asa
Spices » Used in the embalming of asa