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</div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/16.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/16.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The events of Asa&#8217s reign, from beginning to end, are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The rest of the events of Asa’s reign, from beginning to end, are recorded in The Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The acts of Asa, from first to last, are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the acts of Asa, from beginning to end, are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they <i>are</i> written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Note that the acts of Asa, first and last, are indeed written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now, the acts of Asa <i>from</i> the first to the last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now, the acts of Asa from first to last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And now, the acts of Asa from first to last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now behold, the acts of Asa from first to last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now the acts of Asa, from the first to the last, are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Note that the events of Asa’s reign, from beginning to end, are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Note that the events of Asa&#8217s reign, from beginning to end, are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everything Asa did while he was king is written in The History of the Kings of Judah and Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Everything about Asa from first to last is written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />All the events of Asa's reign from beginning to end are recorded in The History of the Kings of Judah and Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now the accomplishments of Asa from first to last are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the acts of Asa, from beginning to end, are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The events of Asa's reign, from start to finish, are recorded in the Scroll of the Kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Look, the acts of Asa, first and last, look, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And behold, the matters of Asa, the first and the last, behold, they are written on the scroll of the kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And lo, the matters of Asa, the first and the last, lo, they are written on the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And behold, the words of Am, the first and the last, behold them written upon the book of the kings to Judah and to Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But the works of Asa the first and last are written in the book of the kings of Juda and Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But the works of Asa, the first and the last, have been written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Now the acts of Asa, first and last, are recorded in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The acts of Asa, from first to last, are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And behold, the accounts of Asa, first and last, behold, those are written in the scroll of the Kings of Yehuda and of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And, behold, the acts of Asa, the first and the last, <i>are</i> written in the book of the kings of Juda and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=3765" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/16.htm">The Death and Burial of Asa</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">Now the rest</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: diḇ·rê (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">of the acts</a> <a href="/hebrew/609.htm" title="609: ’ā·sā (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps healer, an Isr. name. Of uncertain derivation; Asa, the name of a king and of a Levite.">of Asa,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7223.htm" title="7223: hā·ri·šō·w·nîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Former, first, chief. Or riishon; from ri'shah; first, in place, time or rank.">from beginning</a> <a href="/hebrew/314.htm" title="314: wə·hā·’a·ḥă·rō·w·nîm (Conj-w, Art:: Adj-mp) -- Coming after or behind. Or;acharon; from 'achar; hinder; generally, late or last; specifically western.">to end,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hin·nām (Interjection:: 3mp) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if.">are indeed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3789.htm" title="3789: kə·ṯū·ḇîm (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mp) -- To write. A primitive root; to grave, by implication, to write.">written</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/5612.htm" title="5612: sê·p̄er (N-msc) -- A missive, document, writing, book. Or ciphrah; from caphar; properly, writing; by implication, a book.">the Book</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·mə·lā·ḵîm (Art:: N-mp) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the Kings</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: lî·hū·ḏāh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: wə·yiś·rā·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">and Israel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>In the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa became diseased in his feet, and his malady became increasingly severe. Yet even in his illness he did not seek the LORD, but only the physicians.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-23.htm">1 Kings 15:23</a></span><br />Now the rest of the acts of Asa, along with all his might, all his accomplishments, and the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? In his old age, however, he became diseased in his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-19.htm">1 Kings 14:19</a></span><br />As for the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he waged war and how he reigned, they are indeed written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-39.htm">1 Kings 22:39</a></span><br />As for the rest of the acts of Ahab, along with all his accomplishments and the ivory palace and all the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm">2 Chronicles 9:29</a></span><br />As for the rest of the acts of Solomon, from beginning to end, are they not written in the Records of Nathan the Prophet, in the Prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the Visions of Iddo the Seer concerning Jeroboam son of Nebat?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/12-15.htm">2 Chronicles 12:15</a></span><br />Now the acts of Rehoboam, from first to last, are they not written in the records of Shemaiah the Prophet and of Iddo the Seer concerning the genealogies? There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-34.htm">2 Chronicles 20:34</a></span><br />As for the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, from beginning to end, they are indeed written in the Chronicles of Jehu son of Hanani, which are recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-27.htm">2 Chronicles 24:27</a></span><br />The accounts of the sons of Joash and the many pronouncements about him, and of the restoration of the house of God, are indeed written in the Treatise of the Book of the Kings. And his son Amaziah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-26.htm">2 Chronicles 25:26</a></span><br />As for the rest of the acts of Amaziah, from beginning to end, are they not written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/27-7.htm">2 Chronicles 27:7</a></span><br />As for the rest of the acts of Jotham, along with all his wars and his ways, they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/28-26.htm">2 Chronicles 28:26</a></span><br />As for the rest of the acts of Ahaz and all his ways, from beginning to end, they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-32.htm">2 Chronicles 32:32</a></span><br />As for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah and his deeds of loving devotion, they are indeed written in the vision of the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-27.htm">2 Chronicles 35:27</a></span><br />his acts from beginning to end—they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-8.htm">2 Chronicles 36:8</a></span><br />As for the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, the abominations he committed, and all that was found against him, they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah. And his son Jehoiachin reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-29.htm">1 Chronicles 29:29</a></span><br />Now the acts of King David, from first to last, are indeed written in the Chronicles of Samuel the Seer, the Chronicles of Nathan the Prophet, and the Chronicles of Gad the Seer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-18.htm">2 Samuel 1:18</a></span><br />and he ordered that the sons of Judah be taught the Song of the Bow. It is written in the Book of Jashar:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, see, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm">2 Chronicles 9:29</a></b></br> Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, <i>are</i> they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer against Jeroboam the son of Nebat?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/12-15.htm">2 Chronicles 12:15</a></b></br> Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, <i>are</i> they not written in the book of Shemaiah the prophet, and of Iddo the seer concerning genealogies? And <i>there were</i> wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/20-34.htm">2 Chronicles 20:34</a></b></br> Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they <i>are</i> written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, who <i>is</i> mentioned in the book of the kings of Israel.</p><p class="hdg">Judah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/25-26.htm">2 Chronicles 25:26</a></b></br> Now the rest of the acts of Amaziah, first and last, behold, <i>are</i> they not written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/27-7.htm">2 Chronicles 27:7</a></b></br> Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all his wars, and his ways, lo, they <i>are</i> written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/32-32.htm">2 Chronicles 32:32</a></b></br> Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodness, behold, they <i>are</i> written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, <i>and</i> in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/13-22.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-10.htm">Asa</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-19.htm">Asa's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-15.htm">Book</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-5.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-22.htm">Events</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-15.htm">First</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-4.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-7.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-8.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-15.htm">Last</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-22.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-22.htm">Recorded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-1.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-22.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-34.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-12.htm">Asa</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-14.htm">Asa's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-26.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-9.htm">Book</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-2.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-34.htm">Events</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-13.htm">First</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-34.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-34.htm">Last</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-11.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-34.htm">Recorded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-12.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-34.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-1.htm">Asa, by the aid of the Syrians, diverts Baasha from building Ramah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-7.htm">Being reproved thereof by Hanani, he puts him in prison</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">Among his other acts in his disease he seeks not to God, but to the physicians</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-13.htm">His death and burial</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Now the acts of Asa</b><br>Asa was the third king of the Kingdom of Judah and reigned for 41 years. His reign is noted for religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry. Asa's actions are significant in the biblical narrative as they reflect a commitment to the covenant with God, which was a central theme in the history of Israel and Judah. His reign is marked by both faithfulness and failure, providing lessons on the importance of reliance on God.<p><b>from beginning to end</b><br>This phrase indicates a comprehensive account of Asa's reign, suggesting that his life and actions were thoroughly documented. It implies that his reign had a clear start and finish, with significant events throughout. Asa's reign began with a focus on religious reform and reliance on God, but towards the end, he relied more on political alliances and human wisdom, which led to his downfall. This serves as a reminder of the importance of consistent faithfulness throughout one's life.<p><b>are indeed written</b><br>The use of "indeed" emphasizes the certainty and reliability of the recorded history. It suggests that the chronicler had access to these records and that they were considered authoritative. This assurance of documentation underscores the importance of historical records in understanding God's dealings with His people.<p><b>in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel</b><br>This refers to a historical record that chronicled the reigns of the kings of both the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. While this specific book is not part of the current biblical canon, it is often referenced in the books of Kings and Chronicles. The mention of this book highlights the interconnectedness of the histories of Judah and Israel and the importance of these records in providing a fuller understanding of the biblical narrative. The chronicler's reference to this book also points to the existence of other historical sources that were used to compile the biblical accounts, emphasizing the historical reliability of the Scriptures.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asa.htm">Asa</a></b><br>Asa was the third king of the Kingdom of Judah and reigned for 41 years. He is known for his religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry, as well as his reliance on God in earlier parts of his reign.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of the divided Israelite monarchy, consisting of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. It was the kingdom over which Asa ruled.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/book_of_the_kings_of_judah_and_israel.htm">Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel</a></b><br>A historical record mentioned in the Bible, which chronicled the reigns of the kings of Judah and Israel. It is not part of the canonical scriptures but served as a source for the biblical authors.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faithfulness.htm">The Importance of Faithfulness</a></b><br>Asa's life teaches us the importance of remaining faithful to God throughout our lives. His early reliance on God brought success, while his later reliance on human alliances led to failure.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_pride.htm">The Consequences of Pride</a></b><br>Asa's refusal to listen to the prophet Hanani and his subsequent actions demonstrate how pride can lead to spiritual downfall. We must remain humble and open to God's correction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_historical_records.htm">The Value of Historical Records</a></b><br>The mention of the "Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel" reminds us of the importance of historical records in understanding God's work through history. It encourages us to study the Bible diligently as a record of God's faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>Asa's reign, recorded in multiple sources, shows that our actions leave a legacy. We should strive to leave a legacy of faithfulness and obedience to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_spiritual_complacency.htm">The Danger of Spiritual Complacency</a></b><br>Asa's life warns against becoming spiritually complacent. Continuous reliance on God is necessary for a faithful life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_2_chronicles'_author_know_manasseh's_reign.htm">How could the author of 2 Chronicles 33:1 reliably know events about Manasseh’s early reign if there is limited or no external historical record to confirm them? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_2_chr_31_15-16_with_no_parallels.htm">In 2 Chronicles 31:15–16, how do we reconcile the detailed priestly organization described here with the lack of parallel records in other historical texts from that era? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/non-biblical_proof_of_2_chron._7_festival.htm">(2 Chronicles 7:8–10) Are there any non-biblical records indicating such a large-scale, extended festival actually took place, given the massive sacrifices described?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_2_chronicles_23_16-21_reforms_credible.htm">Are the religious reforms in 2 Chronicles 23:16–21 historically credible, or do they reflect an idealized narrative from a later period?</a><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><span class= "bld">CONCLUSION OF THE REIGN</span> (<a href="/context/2_chronicles/16-11.htm" title="And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, see, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.">2Chronicles 16:11-14</a>).<p>Comp. <a href="/context/1_kings/15-23.htm" title="The rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? Nevertheless in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet.">1Kings 15:23-24</a>.<p>(11) <span class= "bld">The acts of Asa.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">history.</span><p><span class= "bld">The book of the kings of Judah and Israel.</span>--See Introduction, and <a href="/1_kings/15-23.htm" title="The rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? Nevertheless in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet.">1Kings 15:23</a>. The mention in that verse of his "might" or "prowess," and of "the cities that he built," confirms the account in 2 Chronicles 14 concerning his defensive measures and the invasion of Zerah.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - This verse, with the following three, is represented by the very summarized but sufficiently significant parallel of <a href="/1_kings/15-23.htm">1 Kings 15:23, 24</a>. Note that the reference work cited in this verse as the book of the <span class="cmt_word">kings of Judah and Israel</span>, is in the paralled cited as "the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah." Of course, the latter citation was much the earlier in point of time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Now the rest</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִנֵּה֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the acts</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּבְרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(diḇ·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Asa,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָסָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·sā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_609.htm">Strong's 609: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from beginning</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרִאשׁוֹנִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ri·šō·w·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7223.htm">Strong's 7223: </a> </span><span class="str2">First, in place, time, rank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to end,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָאַחֲרוֹנִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·’a·ḥă·rō·w·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_314.htm">Strong's 314: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hinder, late, last, western</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they are indeed</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנָּ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">written</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּתוּבִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ṯū·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3789.htm">Strong's 3789: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grave, to write</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Book</span><br /><span class="heb">סֵ֣פֶר</span> <span class="translit">(sê·p̄er)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5612.htm">Strong's 5612: </a> </span><span class="str2">A missive, document, writing, book</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Kings</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּלָכִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mə·lā·ḵîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Judah</span><br /><span class="heb">לִיהוּדָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(lî·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Israel.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">2 Chronicles 16:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">2 Chronicles 16:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">2 Chronicles 16:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">2 Chronicles 16:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">2 Chronicles 16:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">2 Chronicles 16:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">2 Chronicles 16:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">2 Chronicles 16:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">2 Chronicles 16:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">2 Chronicles 16:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 16:11 Behold the acts of Asa first (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 16:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 16:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 16:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 16:12" /></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>