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2 Chronicles 14:11 Β· KJV

"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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

9And there came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an host of a thousand thousand, and three hundred chariots; and came unto Mareshah.
10Then Asa went out against him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
11And 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.
12So the LORD smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
13And 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.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you turn to God in times of crisis?

2

What does it mean to you to rely on God's strength?

3

When have you felt powerless and turned to God for help?

Life Application

faith

In moments of difficulty, remind yourself to pray and seek God's guidance.

stress

Create a habit of turning to scripture during stressful times for comfort and strength.

People in This Verse

King AsaOT

Asa was the third king of Judah and known for his religious reforms. He sought to eliminate idol worship and restore the worship of Yahweh.

First appearance: 1 Kings 15:8

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Asa's prayer emphasizes reliance on God for strength, which aligns with Jesus' teachings on faith and dependence on God.

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