2 Chronicles 16:9

Translations

Modern

For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”

Traditional

For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.

Literal

For YHWH—His eyes go to and fro in all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is perfect to Him. You have acted foolishly regarding this; therefore from now on there will be wars with you.”

Latin

Oculi enim Domini contemplantur universam terram, et præbent fortitudinem his qui corde perfecto credunt in eum. Stulte igitur egisti, et propter hoc ex præsenti tempore adversum te bella consurgent.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”

Notes

2 Chronicles 16:7–9

Hanani the seer told Asa he would face war from then on because he disobeyed. This judgment contrasted with Asa’s earlier victory over Zerah, when he trusted in the Lord despite the odds (2 Chronicles 14:9–13). Asa's earlier trust in the Lord brought peace to the land (2 Chronicles 14:5), but now his reliance on military power would lead to ongoing warfare.

2 Chronicles 16:1–10

Asa relied on foreign powers instead of trusting the Lord when Baasha attacked. The Chronicler aimed to show that disobedience leads to consequences.

Theme notes and profiles

Asa Trusting in Human Strength

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Jeremiah 16:17
For My eyes are on all their ways. They are not hidden from My face, and their guilt is not concealed from My eyes.
Proverbs 5:21
For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths.
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Hebrews 4:13
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
Zechariah 4:10
For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven eyes of the LORD, which scan the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.”
Jeremiah 32:19
…the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds.
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Psalm 37:37
Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace.

Glossary

Asa Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hanani

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks: Confederated Backsliders: Asa Confidence: Asa Eyes Roam Faith: Enjoined False Confidence: Asa, in Relying on Syria Rather than on God God: Fighting the Battles of Israel God: Jealous God: Knowledge of God: Power of God: Preserver God's Eyes Preaching: Impenitence Under of Asa Protection is Afforded to The Perfect in Heart Protection is Granted to Saints in all Places Reproof: Faithfulness in Hanani, of Asa Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied The Power of God: Exerted in Behalf of Saints

2 Chronicles 16:9

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