2 Chronicles 16:2 · KJV

"Then Asa brought out silver and gold out of the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king's house, and sent to Ben-hadad king of Syria, that dwelt at Damascus, saying,"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah, to the intent that he might let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.

²Then Asa brought out silver and gold out of the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king's house, and sent to Ben-hadad king of Syria, that dwelt at Damascus, saying,

³There is a league between me and thee, as there was between my father and thy father: behold, I have sent thee silver and gold; go, break thy league with Baasha king of Israel, that he may depart from me.

⁴And Ben-hadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abel-maim, and all the store cities of Naphtali.

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Reflection Questions

How do you balance faith and practical decisions in your life?

What does it mean for you to trust God in difficult situations?

When have you relied on others instead of God?

Life Application

trust

Evaluate areas in your life where you may need to trust God more fully instead of relying on others.

decisions

Seek God's guidance in your decision-making processes, especially in challenging times.

People in This Verse

AsaOT

Asa was the third king of Judah, known for his religious reforms and efforts to eradicate idolatry from the kingdom.

First appearance: 1 Kings 15:8

Places in This Verse

Damascus(Damascus, Syria today)

The capital of modern-day Syria, historically significant as a center of trade and conflict.

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