2 Chronicles 16:4 · KJV

"And 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."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

⁵And it came to pass, when Baasha heard it, that he left off building of Ramah, and let his work cease.

⁶Then Asa the king took all Judah; and they carried away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha was building; and he built therewith Geba and Mizpah.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to conflict in your life?

What does seeking alliances mean for you?

When have you felt the need to rely on others for support?

Life Application

relationships

Consider how you can build alliances in your life to face challenges together.

faith

Reflect on how trusting in God can change your approach to conflicts.

Places in This Verse

Ijon

Ijon was a city in northern Israel, significant during the conflicts between Israel and Judah.

Dan

Dan was an important city in northern Israel, known for its strategic location and worship practices.

Abel-maim

Abel-maim was a city mentioned in the context of military campaigns in northern Israel.

Naphtali

Naphtali was one of the tribes of Israel, located in the northern region, often involved in conflicts.

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