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2 Chronicles 16:9 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

7And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said unto him, Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God, therefore is the host of the king of Syria escaped out of thine hand.
8Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims a huge host, with very many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on the LORD, he delivered them into thine hand.
9For 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.
10Then Asa was wroth with the seer, and put him in a prison house; for he was in a rage with him because of this thing. And Asa oppressed some of the people the same time.
11And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

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Reflection Questions

1

How aware are you of God's presence in your life?

2

What does it mean for your heart to be perfect toward God?

3

When have you felt God's support in your decisions?

Life Application

faith

Seek to align your heart with God's will in daily decisions.

work

Reflect on how integrity in your work can reflect your faith.

Connection to Jesus

divine attribute

This verse reflects God's omniscience and His active involvement in the affairs of humanity, which is evident in Jesus' ministry.

See also: Matthew 10:29-31

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