2 Chronicles 14:1
2 Chronicles 14:1 in Multiple Translations
Then Abijah rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Asa reigned in his place, and in his days the land was at peace for ten years.
So Abijah slept 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.
So Abijah slept 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.
So Abijah went to rest with his fathers, and they put him into the earth in the town of David, and Asa his son became king in his place; in his time the land was quiet for ten years.
Abijah died and was buried in the City of David. His son Asa took over as king. For ten years of his reign the country was at peace.
So Abiiah slept with his fathers, and they buryed him in the citie of Dauid, and Asa his sonne reigned in his steade: in whose dayes the lande was quiet ten yeere.
And Abijah lieth with his fathers, and they bury him in the city of David, and reign doth Asa his son in his stead: in his days was the land quiet ten years.
So Abijah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in David’s city; and Asa his son reigned in his place. In his days, the land was quiet ten years.
So Abijah slept 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.
And Abia slept 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.
When Abijah died, he was buried in the part of Jerusalem called ‘The City of David’. His son Asa became the king. While Asa was ruling, there was peace in Judah for ten years.
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2 Chronicles 14:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֤עַשׂ
אָסָא֙
הַ/טּ֣וֹב
וְ/הַ/יָּשָׁ֔ר
בְּ/עֵינֵ֖י
יְהוָ֥ה
אֱלֹהָֽי/ו
וַ/יַּ֤עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אָסָא֙
ʼÂçâʼ
H609
Asa
N-proper
הַ/טּ֣וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Art | Adj
וְ/הַ/יָּשָׁ֔ר
yâshâr
H3477
Jashar
Conj | Art | Adj
בְּ/עֵינֵ֖י
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Prep | N-cd
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהָֽי/ו
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 14:1
וַ/יַּ֤עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אָסָא֙
ʼÂçâʼ
H609
"Asa"
N-proper
Asa was a king of Judah, son of Abijam, who ruled wisely and brought peace to the land, as recorded in 1 Kings 15:11-15 and 2 Chronicles 14-16.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at 1Ch.9.16; son of: Elkanah (H0511K); father of: Berechiah (H1296I) § Asa = "healer: injurious (?)" 1) king of Judah, son of Abijam, father of Jehoshaphat 2) a Levite
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: Asa. See also: 1 Kings 15:8; 2 Chronicles 13:23; Jeremiah 41:9.
הַ/טּ֣וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
וְ/הַ/יָּשָׁ֔ר
yâshâr
H3477
"Jashar"
Conj | Art | Adj
Jashar refers to being straight or just, like doing what is convenient and right. A man named Jashar lived before Israel's monarchy, as mentioned in Joshua 10:13. He wrote a book of poetry and songs, now lost.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.10.13
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: convenient, equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), [phrase] pleased well right(-eous), straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness). See also: Exodus 15:26; Psalms 32:11; Psalms 7:11.
בְּ/עֵינֵ֖י
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Prep | N-cd
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהָֽי/ו
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 14:1
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 14:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 14:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:1
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:1
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 14:1
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 14:1
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:1
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 14:1
Context — Asa Reigns in Judah
1Then Abijah rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Asa reigned in his place, and in his days the land was at peace for ten years.
2And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God. 3He removed the foreign altars and high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and chopped down the Asherah poles.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 9:31 | And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 2:10 | Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 14:31 | And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David; his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. And his son Abijam reigned in his place. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 3:10 | Solomon’s son was Rehoboam: Abijah was his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son, |
| 5 | 1 Kings 15:8–24 | And Abijam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David, and his son Asa reigned in his place. In the twentieth year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Asa became king of Judah, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty-one years. His grandmother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom. And Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done. He banished the male shrine prostitutes from the land and removed all the idols that his fathers had made. He also removed his grandmother Maacah from her position as queen mother because she had made a detestable Asherah pole. Asa chopped down the pole and burned it in the Kidron Valley. The high places were not removed, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted to the LORD all his days. And he brought into the house of the LORD the silver and gold and other articles that he and his father had dedicated. Now there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel throughout their days. Baasha king of Israel went to war against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah. So Asa withdrew all the silver and gold that remained in the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace. He entrusted it to his servants and sent them with this message to Ben-hadad son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus: “Let there be a treaty between me and you, between my father and your father. See, I have sent you a gift of silver and gold. Now go and break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel, so that he will withdraw from me.” And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and the whole land of Naphtali, including the region of Chinnereth. When Baasha learned of this, he stopped fortifying Ramah and withdrew to Tirzah. Then King Asa summoned all the men of Judah, with no exceptions, and they carried away the stones of Ramah and the timbers Baasha had used for building. And with these materials King Asa built up Geba of Benjamin, as well as Mizpah. 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. And Asa rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David, and his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place. |
| 6 | Matthew 1:7–8 | Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa. Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah. |
2 Chronicles 14:1 Summary
This verse tells us about the end of Abijah's reign and the beginning of Asa's reign, during which the land experienced ten years of peace. This peace was likely a result of Asa's obedience to God, as seen in the next verses, where he removes foreign altars and high places. Asa's actions are in line with God's commands, such as those found in Deuteronomy 12:2-3, and demonstrate his commitment to following God. This teaches us that when we follow God's commands, we can experience peace and blessing, as promised in Psalm 37:37.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn from the transition of power from Abijah to Asa?
We see that Asa reigned in place of his father Abijah, and the land experienced peace for ten years, indicating a positive start to his reign, as seen in 2 Chronicles 14:1, and this is reminiscent of the peaceful transitions in other biblical accounts, such as 1 Kings 2:12.
Why is it significant that the land was at peace for ten years during Asa's reign?
The peace during Asa's reign, as stated in 2 Chronicles 14:1, suggests that God was blessing the land due to Asa's obedience, much like the peace experienced during the reign of Solomon, as described in 1 Kings 4:24.
How does Asa's reign compare to that of his father Abijah?
While Abijah's reign is not extensively detailed, Asa's reign is marked by his efforts to follow God, as seen in 2 Chronicles 14:2-3, which may indicate a positive departure from his father's actions, and is in line with the teachings of Deuteronomy 17:18-20.
What does the burial of Abijah in the City of David signify?
The burial of Abijah in the City of David, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 14:1, signifies his connection to the royal lineage and the importance of Jerusalem as the capital city, much like the burials of other kings, such as David, as described in 1 Kings 2:10.
Reflection Questions
- What role does leadership play in shaping the spiritual climate of a nation, and how can we apply this to our own lives?
- In what ways can we, like Asa, seek to follow God and experience His peace in our lives, as promised in Isaiah 26:3?
- How can we balance the desire for peace with the need to address spiritual issues, such as the removal of foreign altars, as seen in 2 Chronicles 14:3?
- What can we learn from the contrast between the reigns of Abijah and Asa, and how can we apply these lessons to our own relationships and leadership roles?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 14:1
So Abijah slept with his fathers, 1 Kings 15:8 and Asa his son reigned in his stead; in his days the land was quiet ten years; the Targum is, the land of Israel; but much better the Septuagint, the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 14:1
So Abijah slept 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. In his days the land was quiet ten years.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:1
2 CHAPTER 14 Asa is made king; he destroyeth idolatry, . Having peace, he strengtheneth his kingdom with forts and armies, . In a strait, calling on God, he overthroweth Zerah, and spoileth the Ethiopians, . i.e. There was no open war, either by Baasha or others; only there were secret grudges and private hostilities between his and Baasha’ s subjects, .
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:1
2 Chronicles 14:1 So Abijah slept 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.Ver. 1. So Abijah slept with his fathers.] See 1 Kings 2:10. In the city of David.] There David’ s sepulchre was to be seen in the apostles’ days; and there Solomon’ s sepulchre, which the Jews had in great esteem, fell to pieces without force offered to it, a little before the last destruction of Jerusalem in 132 AD, as Dio testifieth.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:1
XIV.(1) So Abijah slept . . . in his stead.—Verbatim as 1 Kings 15:8 (Abijam).In his days the land was quiet ten years.—Mentioned here as a result of Abijah’s great victory. “The land was quiet,” or “had rest” (Judges 3:11; Judges 5:31). The phrase is explained in 2 Chronicles 14:6, “He had no war in those years.” During this period of repose Asa strengthened the defences of his country (2 Chronicles 14:5, comp. 2 Chronicles 15:19). The name Asa may perhaps mean “healer;” (comp. the Syriac ’ôsç “physician,” and 2 Chronicles 16:12); or “spices” (Syriac ‘ôsô; comp. 2 Chronicles 16:14).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:1
CHAPTER XIV Asa succeeds his father Abijah, reigns piously, and has peace for ten years, 1. He makes a great reformation in Judah, and builds cities of defense, 2-7. His military strength, 8. He is attacked by Zerah the Ethiopian, with an immense army; Asa cries to the Lord, attacks the Ethiopians, and gives them a total overthrow, 9-12. He takes several of their cities, their cattle, &c., and returns to Jerusalem, laden with spoils, 13-15. NOTES ON CHAP. XIV Verse 1. The land was quiet ten years.] Calmet thinks these years should be counted from the fifth to the fifteenth of Asa's reign.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 14:1
Ch. 2 Chronicles 14:1-5 (cp. 1 Kings 15:8-12). The Religious Policy of Asa 1. ten years] These ten years of rest are naturally to be assigned to the beginning of Asa’s reign; later on there was a rest of twenty years (cp. 2 Chronicles 15:10 with 2 Chronicles 15:19). The number ten here makes a discrepancy with 1 Kin., for Baasha became king of Israel in the third year of Asa (1 Kings 15:28; 1 Kings 15:33), and “there was war between Asa and Baasha all their days” (ib. 1 Kings 15:32). If, however, we allow some latitude to the language both of 1 Kin. and of Chron., the discrepancy becomes unimportant.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 14:1
Asa his son reigned - If Rehoboam was (1 Kings 12:8 note) not more than 21 years old at his accession, Asa, when he mounted the throne, must have been a mere boy, not more than 10 or 11 years of age.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:1
1. In his days the land was quiet ten years — This was probably the result, largely, of Abijah’s great victory over Jeroboam.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 14:1
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2014 a Warning by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of humility, genuine surrender to God, and the need to listen to His voice. It warns against relying on human strength, strategies, and defend |
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Have You Ever Heard of Asa? by Russell Kelfer | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Asa from the Bible. He emphasizes that God is looking for obedience, not talent or intellect. The preacher asks the audience if |