2 Chronicles 14:2
2 Chronicles 14:2 in Multiple Translations
And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God.
And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God:
And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of Jehovah his God:
And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God;
Asa did what was good and right in the Lord's sight.
And Asa did that was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God.
And Asa doth that which is good, and that which is right, in the eyes of Jehovah his God,
Asa did that which was good and right in the LORD his God’s eyes,
And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God:
And Asa did that which was good and pleasing in the sight of his God, and he destroyed the altars of foreign worship, and the high places.
Asa did things that Yahweh his God considers to be right and good.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 14:2
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2 Chronicles 14:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּ֛סַר
אֶת
מִזְבְּח֥וֹת
הַ/נֵּכָ֖ר
וְ/הַ/בָּמ֑וֹת
וַ/יְשַׁבֵּר֙
אֶת
הַ/מַּצֵּב֔וֹת
וַ/יְגַדַּ֖ע
אֶת
הָ/אֲשֵׁרִֽים
וַ/יָּ֛סַר
çûwr
H5493
to turn aside
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מִזְבְּח֥וֹת
mizbêach
H4196
altar
N-mp
הַ/נֵּכָ֖ר
nêkâr
H5236
foreign
Art | N-ms
וְ/הַ/בָּמ֑וֹת
bâmâh
H1116
high place
Conj | Art | N-fp
וַ/יְשַׁבֵּר֙
shâbar
H7665
to break
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/מַּצֵּב֔וֹת
matstsêbâh
H4676
pillar
Art | N-fp
וַ/יְגַדַּ֖ע
gâdaʻ
H1438
to cut down/off
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָ/אֲשֵׁרִֽים
ʼăshêrâh
H842
Asherah
Art | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 14:2
וַ/יָּ֛סַר
çûwr
H5493
"to turn aside"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
To turn aside or remove is the meaning of this verb, used in various forms throughout the Bible. It can mean to depart, avoid, or put something away, and is often used in the context of turning away from sin or wrongdoing, as seen in the actions of prophets and leaders in the Old Testament.
Definition: : remove 1) to turn aside, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn aside, turn in unto 1a2) to depart, depart from way, avoid 1a3) to be removed 1a4) to come to an end 1b) (Polel) to turn aside 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to turn aside, cause to depart, remove, take away, put away, depose 1c2) to put aside, leave undone, retract, reject, abolish 1d) (Hophal) to be taken away, be removed
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without. See also: Genesis 8:13; 2 Samuel 6:10; Psalms 6:9.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִזְבְּח֥וֹת
mizbêach
H4196
"altar"
N-mp
An altar is a place of sacrifice, where offerings are made to God, as seen in the Bible's description of the tabernacle and temple. It was a central part of Israel's worship. The altar played a key role in the priestly rituals.
Definition: altar
Usage: Occurs in 338 OT verses. KJV: altar. See also: Genesis 8:20; Leviticus 7:2; 1 Kings 2:28.
הַ/נֵּכָ֖ר
nêkâr
H5236
"foreign"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to something or someone foreign, including people, gods, or things. It can also describe heathendom or alien ideas. In the KJV, it is translated as alien or strange.
Definition: 1) foreign, alien, foreignness, that which is foreign 1a) foreignness, foreign gods 1b) alien, foreigner 1c) foreign (vanities)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: alien, strange ([phrase] -er). See also: Genesis 17:12; Nehemiah 13:30; Psalms 18:45.
וְ/הַ/בָּמ֑וֹת
bâmâh
H1116
"high place"
Conj | Art | N-fp
A high place or elevation, often referring to a cultic platform or mountain. In the Bible, it can also refer to battlefields or funeral mounds, as seen in various passages.
Definition: 1) high place, ridge, height, bamah (technical name for cultic platform) 1a) high place, mountain 1b) high places, battlefields 1c) high places (as places of worship) 1d) funeral mound?
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: height, high place, wave. See also: Leviticus 26:30; 1 Chronicles 16:39; Psalms 18:34.
וַ/יְשַׁבֵּר֙
shâbar
H7665
"to break"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word means to break or shatter something, either physically or emotionally. It can also mean to burst or rupture, and is often used to describe intense violence or destruction. In the Bible, it's translated as break or crush.
Definition: 1) to break, break in pieces 1a) (Qal) 1a1) break, break in or down, rend violently, wreck, crush, quench 1a2) to break, rupture (fig) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be broken, be maimed, be crippled, be wrecked 1b2) to be broken, be crushed (fig) 1c) (Piel) to shatter, break 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to break out, bring to the birth 1e) (Hophal) to be broken, be shattered Aramaic equivalent: te.var (תְּבַר "to break" H8406)
Usage: Occurs in 143 OT verses. KJV: break (down, off, in pieces, up), broken (-hearted), bring to the birth, crush, destroy, hurt, quench, [idiom] quite, tear, view (by mistake for H7663 (שָׂבַר)). See also: Genesis 19:9; Isaiah 27:11; Psalms 3:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/מַּצֵּב֔וֹת
matstsêbâh
H4676
"pillar"
Art | N-fp
A pillar or monument, sometimes used as a memorial or with an altar, like those found in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: 1) pillar, mastaba, stump 1a) pillar 1a1) as monument, personal memorial 1a2) with an altar 1b)(Hoph) stock, stump (of tree)
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: garrison, (standing) image, pillar. See also: Genesis 28:18; 1 Kings 14:23; Isaiah 19:19.
וַ/יְגַדַּ֖ע
gâdaʻ
H1438
"to cut down/off"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to cut down or destroy something, like a tree. It is used in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to cut, hew, chop, cut down, hew down, hew off, cut off, cut in two, shave off 1a) (Qal) to hew, chop in two 1b) (Niphal) to be chopped off, be hewn off 1c) (Piel) to cut off or down in two, hew off or down in two 1d) (Pual) to chop down, hew down
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: cut (asunder, in sunder, down, off), hew down. See also: Deuteronomy 7:5; Isaiah 10:33; Psalms 75:11.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָ/אֲשֵׁרִֽים
ʼăshêrâh
H842
"Asherah"
Art | N-proper
Asherah was a goddess worshipped by the Canaanites and Phoenicians, often represented by a tree or pole near an altar. The Bible warns against worshipping her, as in Deuteronomy and Judges. She was considered a consort of Baal.
Definition: § Ashera(h) = "groves (for idol worship)" a Babylonian (Astarte)-Canaanite goddess (of fortune and happiness), the supposed consort of Baal, her images her images sacred trees or poles set up near an altar
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: grove. Compare H6253 (עַשְׁתֹּרֶת). See also: Exodus 34:13; 2 Kings 23:4; Isaiah 17:8.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 14:2
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- 2 Chronicles 14:2 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 14:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 14:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:2
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:2
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 14:2
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. 4He commanded the people of Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, and to observe the law and the commandments.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 15:11 | And Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 31:20 | So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 15:14 | The high places were not removed, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted to the LORD all his days. |
| 4 | Luke 1:75 | in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives. |
2 Chronicles 14:2 Summary
This verse means that Asa tried to live in a way that pleased God, by doing good things and making right choices. He wanted to follow God's rules and make Him happy, just like we should try to do, as seen in Micah 6:8. Asa's actions show us that living for God is not just about following rules, but about having a personal relationship with Him, as seen in Matthew 22:37-40. By following Asa's example, we can learn to live in a way that honors God and brings joy to our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to do what is good and right in the eyes of the LORD?
It means to live in accordance with God's will and commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:25 and Deuteronomy 13:18, which emphasize the importance of following God's laws and statutes.
How did Asa demonstrate his commitment to doing what is good and right?
Asa's actions are described in the surrounding verses, such as removing foreign altars and high places, and commanding the people to seek the LORD, as seen in 2 Chronicles 14:3 and 2 Chronicles 14:4.
What is the significance of Asa doing what is good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God?
It shows that Asa had a personal relationship with God and was seeking to please Him, which is a key aspect of the Christian life, as seen in John 14:15 and 1 John 2:3-4.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by seeking to live in accordance with God's will and commands, as seen in Romans 12:2 and Ephesians 5:10, and by having a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, as seen in John 17:3.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I can do what is good and right in the eyes of the LORD?
- How can I demonstrate my commitment to following God's will and commands?
- What are some potential consequences of not doing what is good and right in the eyes of the LORD?
- How can I cultivate a personal relationship with God, like Asa did, and seek to please Him in all I do?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 14:2
And Asa did that which was good and right,.... See 1 Kings 15:11.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 14:2
And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God: Asa did that which was good and right - (cf.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:2
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Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:2
2 Chronicles 14:2 And Asa did [that which was] good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God:Ver. 2. And Asa did that which was good.] See 1 Kings 15:11. In the eyes of the Lord.] Not in his own eyes, or the eyes of men, qui larvis ducuntur, which are oft bemisted.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:2
REIGN OF ASA (2 Chronicles 14-16.) (a) EFFORTS TO ROOT OUT , AND TO THE SYSTEM OF (2 Chronicles 14:2-7; comp. 1 Kings 15:9-15). (2) That which was good and right.—Literally, The good and the right, an expression defined in 2 Chronicles 14:3-4. It is used of Hezekiah, 2 Chronicles 31:20. See 1 Kings 15:11, “And Asa did the right in the eyes of the Lord, like David his father.” For (and) . . . the altars of the strange gods.—Literally, altars of the alien. Vulg., “altaria peregrini cultus.” Comp. the expression, gods of the alien (Gen. xxxv, 2, 4). (Comp. 1 Kings 15:12 b, and he took away all the idols that his fathers had made; a summary statement, which is here expanded into details.) But both here and in 2 Chronicles 12:1-2, the chronicler has omitted to mention the qedçshîm (Authorised Version, “Sodomites”) (1 Kings 15:12 a) And the high places.—i.e., those dedicated to foreign religions. It is clear from 2 Chronicles 15:17, as well as 1 Kings 15:14, that high places dedicated to the worship of Jehovah were not done away with by Asa. Brake down the images.—Brake in pieces (or shattered) the pillars. They were dedicated to Baal, and symbolised the solar rays, being, no doubt, a species of obelisk. (See Genesis 28:18; Exodus 34:13; Judges 3:7.) The “high places, images, and groves” of this verse are all mentioned in 1 Kings 14:23.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:2
Verse 2. Did that which was good] He attended to what the law required relative to the worship of God. He was no idolater, though, morally speaking, he was not exempt from faults, 1Kg 15:14. He suppressed idolatry universally, and encouraged the people to worship the true God: see 2 Chronicles 14:3-5.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 14:2
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When a Man of God Loses His Faith by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of King Asa from the book of 2 Chronicles. King Asa was initially a godly and righteous man who sought the Lord and experienced God |
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Pull Down the High Places by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman delivers a powerful sermon titled 'Pull Down the High Places,' addressing the critical role of fathers and spiritual leaders in the family and society. He emphasizes |
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Watch by Bakht Singh | Bakht Singh delivers a powerful sermon on the reign of King Asa, emphasizing the importance of obedience, faithfulness, and complete trust in God. Asa's story serves as a solemn wa |
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How the Job Was Done by K.P. Yohannan | K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the importance of depending on God through the story of King Asa, who initially relied on the Lord for victory but later sought help from a foreign king, l |
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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 |
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Asa Did . . . Right in the Eyes by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of living righteously in the eyes of the Lord, as exemplified by King Asa, who took bold actions to remove idolatry from his kingdom. Despite h |
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An Old Testament Revival - Part 2 by David Ravenhill | This sermon focuses on the story of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles, highlighting the challenges he faced and how he overcame them through faith, prayer, and taking action. Hezekiah's lif |