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You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. What a fool you have been! From now on you will be at war.” <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him. You have done foolishly in this, for from now on you will have wars.” <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.” <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/16.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/16.htm">New King James Version</a> For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. In this you have done foolishly; therefore from now on you shall have wars.” <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the eyes of the LORD roam throughout the earth, so that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. You have acted foolishly in this. Indeed, from now on you will have wars.” <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. You have acted foolishly in this. Indeed, from now on you will surely have wars.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. You have acted foolishly in this. Indeed, from now on you will surely have wars.” <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For the eyes of Yahweh move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is wholly devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this. Indeed, from now on you will surely have wars.” <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth so that He may support those whose heart is completely His. You have acted foolishly in this; therefore, from now on you will have wars.” <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the eyes of the LORD roam throughout the earth to show himself strong for those who are wholeheartedly devoted to him. You have been foolish in this matter. Therefore, you will have wars from now on.” <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the eyes of Yahweh roam throughout the earth to show Himself strong for those whose hearts are completely His. You have been foolish in this matter. Therefore, you will have wars from now on.&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> For the eyes of Jehovah run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD is constantly watching everyone, and he gives strength to those who faithfully obey him. But you have done a foolish thing, and your kingdom will never be at peace again. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The LORD's eyes scan the whole world to find those whose hearts are committed to him and to strengthen them. You acted foolishly in this matter. So from now on, you will have to fight wars." <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD keeps close watch over the whole world, to give strength to those whose hearts are loyal to him. You have acted foolishly, and so from now on you will always be at war." <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> The LORD's eyes keep on roaming throughout the earth, looking for those whose hearts completely belong to him, so that he may strongly support them. But because you have acted foolishly in this, from now on you will have wars." <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.? <a href="/net/2_chronicles/16.htm">NET Bible</a> Certainly the LORD watches the whole earth carefully and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him. You have acted foolishly in this matter; from now on you will have war. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For the eyes of the LORD run back and forth throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein you have done foolishly; for from now on you shall have wars." <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him. In this thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/16.htm">World English Bible</a> For Yahweh’s eyes run back and forth throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. You have done foolishly in this; for from now on you will have wars.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for YHWH—His eyes go to and fro in all the earth, to show Himself strong [for] a people whose heart [is] perfect toward Him; you have been foolish concerning this, because from now on there are wars with you.” <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for Jehovah -- His eyes go to and fro in all the earth, to show Himself strong for a people whose heart is perfect towards Him; thou hast been foolish concerning this, because -- henceforth there are with thee wars.' <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For Jehovah, his eyes run to and fro in all the earth to strengthen himself with the perfected heart of them to him. Thou wert foolish for this that from now there is wars with thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For the eyes of the Lord behold all the earth, and give strength to those who with a perfect heart trust in him. Wherefore thou hast done foolishly, and for this cause from this time wars shall arise against thee. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For the eyes of the Lord contemplate the entire earth, and offer fortitude to those who believe in him with a perfect heart. And so, you acted foolishly. And so, because of this, from the present time wars shall rise up against you.” <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/16.htm">New American Bible</a> The eyes of the LORD roam over the whole earth, to encourage those who are devoted to him wholeheartedly. You have acted foolishly in this matter, for from now on you will have wars.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the entire earth, to strengthen those whose heart is true to him. You have done foolishly in this; for from now on you will have wars.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth; therefore, be strong, and let your heart be perfect towards his worship, and understand all his wonders; for the LORD your God will fight for you. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because the eyes of LORD JEHOVAH gaze in all the Earth, and be strengthened and your heart shall be perfect for his awe, and understand all his wonders, because LORD JEHOVAH your God does battle for you!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is whole toward Him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars.' <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For the eyes of the Lord look upon all the earth, to strengthen every heart that is perfect toward him. In this thou hast done foolishly; henceforth there shall be war with thee. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=3734" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/16.htm">Hanani's Message to Asa</a> …8Were not the Cushites and Libyans a vast army with many chariots and horsemen? Yet because you relied on the LORD, He delivered them into your hand. 9<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nāw (N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">the eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/7751.htm" title="7751: mə·šō·ṭə·ṭō·wṯ (V-Piel-Prtcpl-fp) -- A primitive root; properly, to push forth; to lash, i.e. to row; by implication, to travel.">roam to and fro</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">over all</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: lə·hiṯ·ḥaz·zêq (Prep-l:: V-Hitpael-Inf) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">to show Himself strong</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">on behalf of those</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lə·ḇā·ḇām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">whose hearts</a> <a href="/hebrew/8003.htm" title="8003: šā·lêm (Adj-ms) -- Complete, safe, at peace. From shalam; complete; especially friendly.">are fully devoted</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to Him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5528.htm" title="5528: nis·kal·tā (V-Nifal-Perf-2ms) -- To be foolish or a fool. For kacal; to be silly.">You have acted foolishly</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: zōṯ (Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">this matter.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: mê·‘at·tāh (Prep-m:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">From now on,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">therefore,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: yêš (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. ">you will be at</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: mil·ḥā·mō·wṯ (N-fp) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">war.”</a> 10Asa was angry with the seer and became so enraged over this matter that he put the man in prison. And at the same time Asa oppressed some of the people.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. <a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15</a> The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. <a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3</a> The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. <a href="/zechariah/4-10.htm">Zechariah 4:10</a> For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven eyes of the LORD, which scan the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.” <a href="/job/34-21.htm">Job 34:21</a> For His eyes are on the ways of a man, and He sees his every step. <a href="/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18</a> Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion <a href="/1_kings/8-39.htm">1 Kings 8:39</a> be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of all men— <a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Psalm 139:1-2</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. <a href="/isaiah/66-2.htm">Isaiah 66:2</a> Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. <a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a> Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. <a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a> For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” <a href="/matthew/6-4.htm">Matthew 6:4</a> so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. <a href="/luke/16-15.htm">Luke 16:15</a> So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God. <a href="/acts/15-8.htm">Acts 15:8</a> And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein you have done foolishly: therefore from now on you shall have wars.the eyes<a href="/2_chronicles/6-20.htm">2 Chronicles 6:20</a> That thine eyes may be open upon this house day and night, upon the place whereof thou hast said that thou wouldest put thy name there; to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant prayeth toward this place.<a href="/job/34-21.htm">Job 34:21</a> For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.<a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15</a> The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.to shew himself, etc.<a href="/2_chronicles/15-17.htm">2 Chronicles 15:17</a> But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days.<a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">2 Kings 20:3</a> I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.<a href="/psalms/37-37.htm">Psalm 37:37</a> Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.Herein<a href="/1_samuel/13-13.htm">1 Samuel 13:13</a> And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.<a href="/2_samuel/12-7.htm">2 Samuel 12:7-12</a> And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul; … <a href="/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">1 Chronicles 21:8</a> And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing: but now, I beseech thee, do away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.henceforth<a href="/1_kings/15-32.htm">1 Kings 15:32</a> And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/4-13.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-1.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-2.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">Foolishly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-22.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-35.htm">Fro</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-17.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-17.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/genesis/34-22.htm">Herein</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-17.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-3.htm">Run</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-11.htm">Show</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-23.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-38.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-6.htm">Wars</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-17.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-18.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/job/1-22.htm">Foolishly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-20.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/job/1-7.htm">Fro</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-6.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/113-2.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/ezra/4-22.htm">Herein</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-9.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-11.htm">Run</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-18.htm">Show</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-9.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-10.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-10.htm">Wars</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-9.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 16</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/16-1.htm">Asa, by the aid of the Syrians, diverts Baasha from building Ramah</a> 7. <a href="/2_chronicles/16-7.htm">Being reproved thereof by Hanani, he puts him in prison</a> 11. <a href="/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">Among his other acts in his disease he seeks not to God, but to the physicians</a> 13. <a href="/2_chronicles/16-13.htm">His death and burial</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience and omnipresence. The imagery of God's eyes roaming suggests His active and constant surveillance over the world. This is reminiscent of <a href="/job/34-21.htm">Job 34:21</a>, where it is stated that God’s eyes are on the ways of man. The concept of God’s eyes roaming is also found in <a href="/zechariah/4-10.htm">Zechariah 4:10</a>, indicating His watchfulness and care. This phrase assures believers that nothing escapes God's notice, and He is aware of all actions and intentions.to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him Here, the focus is on God's desire to support and empower those who are loyal to Him. The phrase implies a covenant relationship, where God actively intervenes in the lives of the faithful. This is seen in the lives of biblical figures like David, who was described as a man after God's own heart (<a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a>). The idea of God showing Himself strong is also a reminder of His mighty acts in history, such as the deliverance of Israel from Egypt. The call for full devotion echoes the Shema in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a>, urging believers to love God with all their heart.You have acted foolishly in this matter This rebuke is directed at King Asa, who relied on a foreign alliance rather than seeking God's help. The term "foolishly" in biblical context often refers to a lack of spiritual insight or failure to trust in God, as seen in <a href="/psalms/14.htm">Psalm 14:1</a>. Asa's actions contrast with his earlier reliance on God during the battle against the Cushites (<a href="/2_chronicles/14-11.htm">2 Chronicles 14:11</a>). This serves as a warning against self-reliance and the importance of seeking divine guidance.From now on, therefore, you will be at war. The consequence of Asa's lack of faith is ongoing conflict. This reflects the biblical principle that disobedience and lack of trust in God can lead to turmoil, as seen in the history of Israel and Judah. The wars Asa faced can be seen as both literal and spiritual, symbolizing the inner and outer struggles that arise from turning away from God. This serves as a reminder of the peace that comes from trusting in God, as promised in <a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/asa.htm">Asa</a> King of Judah who initially trusted in God but later relied on human alliances. 2. <a href="/topical/h/hanani_the_seer.htm">Hanani the Seer</a> A prophet who rebuked King Asa for relying on the king of Aram instead of God. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, ruled by Asa during this time. 4. <a href="/topical/a/aram.htm">Aram</a> A neighboring kingdom with which Asa formed an alliance, demonstrating a lack of trust in God. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The God of Israel, whose omniscience and omnipresence are emphasized in this verse.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_omniscience_and_omnipresence.htm">God's Omniscience and Omnipresence</a> God is fully aware of all that happens on earth. His eyes "roam to and fro," indicating His active involvement and awareness of our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_a_devoted_heart.htm">The Importance of a Devoted Heart</a> God seeks those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. Our commitment to God should be wholehearted, not divided by worldly alliances or dependencies. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_misplaced_trust.htm">Consequences of Misplaced Trust</a> Asa's reliance on human alliances rather than God led to negative consequences. Trusting in anything other than God can lead to spiritual and practical failures. <a href="/topical/g/god's_strength_on_our_behalf.htm">God's Strength on Our Behalf</a> When we are fully devoted to God, He promises to show Himself strong on our behalf. This is a call to trust in His power and provision. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_realignment.htm">Repentance and Realignment</a> When we recognize our failures, like Asa, we are called to repent and realign our hearts with God's will, seeking His strength and guidance.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) For the eyes of the Lord.--Literally, For Jehovah, his eyes run, &c. Run to and fro (comp. <a href="/job/1-7.htm" title="And the LORD said to Satan, From where come you? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.">Job 1:7</a>; <a href="/job/2-2.htm" title="And the LORD said to Satan, From where come you? And Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.">Job 2:2</a>). In <a href="/zechariah/4-10.htm" title="For who has despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.">Zechariah 4:10</a> we find this very phrase: "The eyes of Jehovah, they run to and fro in all the earth." (Comp. also <a href="/jeremiah/5-1.htm" title="Run you to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if you can find a man, if there be any that executes judgment, that seeks the truth; and I will pardon it.">Jeremiah 5:1</a>.) The Lord is ceaselessly watchful for occasions of helping the faithful. "He that keepeth Israel neither slumbereth nor sleep-eth."In the behalf of.--With, i.e., on the side of. The phrase "to shew oneself strong with," i.e., strongly to support, occurred in <a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm" title="These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.">1Chronicles 11:10</a>. (For the Heb. construction, which omits the relative, see <a href="/1_chronicles/15-12.htm" title="And said to them, You are the chief of the fathers of the Levites: sanctify yourselves, both you and your brothers, that you may bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel to the place that I have prepared for it.">1Chronicles 15:12</a>). Out of the twenty-seven occurrences of the form hithchazzaq, "to show oneself strong," fifteen are found in the Chronicle. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - Thou shalt have wars. Although this language at first seems to be intended for very specific application to Asa, yet as we do not read of individual wars occurring after this in his own time, it is quite within a just interpretation of it if we read it as referring to the inevitable experience of the kingdom. Its head and king had just thrown away the opportunity of blocking out one ever-threatening enemy. What more natural consequence than that wars should rush in the rather as a flood, in the after-times? <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the eyes עֵינָ֞יו (‘ê·nāw) Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain of the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel roam מְשֹׁטְט֤וֹת (mə·šō·ṭə·ṭō·wṯ) Verb - Piel - Participle - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7751.htm">Strong's 7751: </a> To push forth, to lash, to row, to travel throughout בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the earth הָאָ֙רֶץ֙ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land to show Himself strong לְ֠הִתְחַזֵּק (lə·hiṯ·ḥaz·zêq) Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer on behalf of [those] עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with whose heart לְבָבָ֥ם (lə·ḇā·ḇām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> Inner man, mind, will, heart is fully devoted שָׁלֵ֛ם (šā·lêm) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8003.htm">Strong's 8003: </a> Complete, safe, at peace to Him. אֵלָ֖יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to You have acted foolishly נִסְכַּ֣לְתָּ (nis·kal·tā) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5528.htm">Strong's 5528: </a> To be foolish or a fool in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against this matter. זֹ֑את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, From now on, מֵעַ֔תָּה (mê·‘at·tāh) Preposition-m | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time therefore, כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction you will be at יֵ֥שׁ (yêš) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3426.htm">Strong's 3426: </a> Being, substance, existence, is war.” מִלְחָמֽוֹת׃ (mil·ḥā·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of Yahweh run back (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 16:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 16:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 16:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 16:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>