📖 2 Chronicles — Chapter 14 (KJV)
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2 Chronicles 14:1 So Abijah Rslept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead. In his days the land was quiet ten years.
2 Chronicles 14:2 And Asa did that which was Rgood and right in the eyes of the LORD his God:
2 Chronicles 14:3 RFor he took away the altars of the strange gods, and the high places, and brake down the Timages, and cut down the groves:
2 Chronicles 14:4 And Rcommanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their fathers, and to do the law and the commandment.
2 Chronicles 14:5 Also he took away out of all the cities of Judah the high places and the RTimages: and the kingdom was quiet before him.
2 Chronicles 14:6 RAnd he built fenced cities in Judah: for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because the LORD had given him rest.
2 Chronicles 14:7 RTherefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.
2 Chronicles 14:8 And Asa had an army of men that bare targets and spears, Rout of Judah three hundred thousand; and out of Benjamin, that bare shields and drew bows, two hundred and fourscore thousand: all these were mighty men of valour.
2 Chronicles 14:9 And there came out against them RZerah the Ethiopian with an host of a thousand thousand, and three hundred chariots; and came unto Mareshah.
2 Chronicles 14:10 Then Asa went out against him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of RZephathah at Mareshah.
2 Chronicles 14:11 And Asa Rcried 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 no Tman prevail against thee.
2 Chronicles 14:12 So the LORD smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
2 Chronicles 14:13 And Asa and the people that were with him pursued them unto RGerar: and the Ethiopians were overthrown, that they could not recover themselves; for they were Tdestroyed before the LORD, and before his host; and they carried away very much spoil.
2 Chronicles 14:14 And they smote all the cities round about Gerar; for Rthe fear of the LORD came upon them: and they spoiled all the cities; for there was exceeding much spoil in them.
2 Chronicles 14:15 They smote also Rthe tents of cattle, and carried away sheep and camels in abundance, and returned to Jerusalem.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 14:1–5 — Asa seeks the LORD
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Asa begins by removing idolatrous objects and directing Judah to seek the LORD and obey his law. The narrator calls these actions good and right. The quiet kingdom provides a setting for reform. The emphasis is on restoring faithful worship rather than merely improving the kingdom's outward strength.
Key Truth: Seek the LORD and attend to his commands.
Check What You Remember
1. Who succeeded Abijah? (2 Chronicles 14:1)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 14:1 (KJV).
2. How many quiet years are named at the beginning? (2 Chronicles 14:1)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 14:1 (KJV).
3. Whom did Asa command Judah to seek? (2 Chronicles 14:4)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 14:4 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 14:6–8 — Peace used for preparation
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Asa builds defenses during the years of rest and credits the LORD for that rest. He also organizes the army. Dependence on God is not portrayed as neglecting practical responsibilities. The passage joins gratitude with preparation, using a quieter season to strengthen the community for future needs.
Key Truth: Use seasons of rest for responsible preparation.
Check What You Remember
1. What kind of cities did Asa build? (2 Chronicles 14:6)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 14:6 (KJV).
2. Who had given the land rest? (2 Chronicles 14:6)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 14:6 (KJV).
3. Which tribe's soldiers bore shields and drew bows? (2 Chronicles 14:8)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 14:8 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 14:9–15 — Prayer in danger
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Zerah's great army advances, and Asa cries to the LORD for help. His prayer acknowledges that God can help those without power as well as those with many resources. The LORD gives deliverance in this battle. The account emphasizes Asa's trust without promising that every conflict will end in the same way.
Key Truth: Bring helplessness honestly to God.
Check What You Remember
1. Who led the invading army? (2 Chronicles 14:9)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 14:9 (KJV).
2. Near which town was the battle set? (2 Chronicles 14:10)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 14:10 (KJV).
3. On whom did Asa say the people rested? (2 Chronicles 14:11)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 14:11 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Psalms 46:1 — The psalm names God as refuge and help in trouble.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can gratitude, preparation, and prayer work together in your current responsibilities?
Advanced Questions and Answers
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1. How do Asa’s reforms join removing false worship with positive obedience?
2. How is the peaceful period used rather than merely enjoyed?
3. How does the invading force compare with the stated Judah and Benjamin totals?
4. What principle underlies Asa’s appeal despite the multitude?
5. How does the narrative connect prayer with the defeat and pursuit?
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