2 Chronicles 16:11

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2 Chronicles 16:11 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Now the rest of the acts of Asa, from beginning to end, are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

King James Version KJV

¶ And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

American Standard Version ASV

And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Now the acts of Asa, first and last, are recorded in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

Free Bible Version FBV

The rest of what Asa did, from beginning to end, is written down in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And behold, the actes of Asa first and last, loe, they are written in the booke of the Kings of Iudah and Israel.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

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.

World English Bible WEB

Behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

But the works of Asa the first and last are written in the book of the kings of Juda and Israel.

Translation for Translators T4T

All the things that Asa did while he was ruling, from the time he started to rule until he died, are written in the scroll containing the record of the activities of the kings of Judah and Israel.

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2 Chronicles 16:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/הִנֵּה֙ דִּבְרֵ֣י אָסָ֔א הָ/רִאשׁוֹנִ֖ים וְ/הָ/אַחֲרוֹנִ֑ים הִנָּ֤/ם כְּתוּבִים֙ עַל סֵ֣פֶר הַ/מְּלָכִ֔ים לִ/יהוּדָ֖ה וְ/יִשְׂרָאֵֽל

וְ/הִנֵּה֙ hinnêh H2009 behold Conj | Part

דִּבְרֵ֣י dâbâr H1697 Chronicles N-mp

אָסָ֔א ʼÂçâʼ H609 Asa N-proper

הָ/רִאשׁוֹנִ֖ים riʼshôwn H7223 first Art | Adj

וְ/הָ/אַחֲרוֹנִ֑ים ʼachărôwn H314 last Conj | Art | Adj

הִנָּ֤/ם hên H2005 look! Part | Suff

כְּתוּבִים֙ kâthab H3789 to write V-Qal-Inf-c

עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep

סֵ֣פֶר çêpher H5612 scroll N-ms

הַ/מְּלָכִ֔ים melek H4428 King's Art | N-mp

לִ/יהוּדָ֖ה Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 Judah Prep | N-proper

וְ/יִשְׂרָאֵֽל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel Conj | N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 16:11

וְ/הִנֵּה֙ hinnêh H2009 "behold" Conj | Part

This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.

Definition: behold, lo, see, if

Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.

דִּבְרֵ֣י dâbâr H1697 "Chronicles" N-mp

A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.

Definition: This name means word, speaking

Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.

אָסָ֔א 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.

הָ/רִאשׁוֹנִ֖ים riʼshôwn H7223 "first" Art | Adj

This word means 'first' or 'primary', referring to something that comes before others in time, place, or rank. It is used to describe the first or most important thing in a series or list.

Definition: : first adj 1) first, primary, former 1a) former (of time) 1a1) ancestors 1a2) former things 1b) foremost (of location) 1c) first (in time) 1d) first, chief (in degree) adv 2) first, before, formerly, at first

Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: ancestor, (that were) before(-time), beginning, eldest, first, fore(-father) (-most), former (thing), of old time, past. See also: Genesis 8:13; 1 Chronicles 27:3; Psalms 79:8.

וְ/הָ/אַחֲרוֹנִ֑ים ʼachărôwn H314 "last" Conj | Art | Adj

This Hebrew word means last or western, and can refer to something that is behind or following something else. It is used in the Bible to describe things that are late or last in time or location.

Definition: 1) behind, following, subsequent, western 1a) behind, hindermost, western (of location) 1b) later, subsequent, latter, last (of time)

Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: after (-ward), to come, following, hind(-er, -ermost, -most), last, latter, rereward, ut(ter) most. See also: Genesis 33:2; 2 Chronicles 28:26; Psalms 48:14.

הִנָּ֤/ם hên H2005 "look!" Part | Suff

An expression meaning look or behold, used to get someone's attention, like in the prophet Isaiah's writings. It can also express surprise or introduce a hypothetical situation.

Definition: interj 1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part 2) if Aramaic equivalent: hen (הֵן "look!" H2006A)

Usage: Occurs in 311 OT verses. KJV: behold, if, lo, though. See also: Genesis 3:22; Job 2:6; Psalms 51:7.

כְּתוּבִים֙ kâthab H3789 "to write" V-Qal-Inf-c

To write or record something, including inscribing or engraving. It is used in various contexts, such as writing down a decree or subscribing to an agreement. This word is about putting thoughts or ideas into written form.

Definition: 1) to write, record, enrol 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to write, inscribe, engrave, write in, write on 1a2) to write down, describe in writing 1a3) to register, enrol, record 1a4) to decree 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be written 1b2) to be written down, be recorded, be enrolled 1c) (Piel) to continue writing Aramaic equivalent: ke.tav (כְּתַב "to write" H3790)

Usage: Occurs in 212 OT verses. KJV: describe, record, prescribe, subscribe, write(-ing, -ten). See also: Exodus 17:14; 1 Chronicles 9:1; Psalms 40:8.

עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

סֵ֣פֶר çêpher H5612 "scroll" N-ms

This word means a written document, like a scroll or book, used to record important events or messages. It appears in books like Isaiah and Matthew, referring to written records.

Definition: : document 1) missive, document, writing, book 1a) missive 1a1) letter (of instruction), written order, commission, request, written decree 1b) legal document, certificate of divorce, deed of purchase, indictment, sign 1c) book, scroll 1c1) book of prophecies 1c2) genealogical register 1c3) law-book 1c4) book (of poems) 1c5) book (of kings) 1c6) books of the canon, scripture 1c7) record book (of God) 1d) book-learning, writing 1d1) be able to read (after verb 'to know')

Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: bill, book, evidence, [idiom] learn(-ed) (-ing), letter, register, scroll. See also: Genesis 5:1; 2 Chronicles 17:9; Psalms 40:8.

הַ/מְּלָכִ֔ים melek H4428 "King's" Art | N-mp

This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.

Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.

לִ/יהוּדָ֖ה Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 "Judah" Prep | N-proper

Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.

Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob

Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.

וְ/יִשְׂרָאֵֽל Yisrâʼêl H3478 "Israel" Conj | N-proper

Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.

Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile

Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.

Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 16:11

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2 Chronicles 16:11 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 16:11
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 16:11
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 16:11
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 16:11
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 16:11

Context — The Death and Burial of Asa

9For 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.” 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.

11Now the acts of Asa, from beginning to end, are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

12In the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa became diseased in his feet, and his disease became increasingly severe. Yet even in his illness he did not seek the LORD, but only the physicians. 13So in the forty-first year of his reign, Asa died and rested with his fathers.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	2 Chronicles 12:15	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.
2	2 Chronicles 9:29	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?
3	2 Chronicles 35:27	his acts from beginning to end—they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.
4	1 Kings 15:23–24	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.
5	2 Chronicles 20:34	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.
6	2 Chronicles 32:32	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.
7	2 Chronicles 34:18	Moreover, Shaphan the scribe told the king, “Hilkiah the priest has given me a book.” And Shaphan read it in the presence of the king.
8	2 Chronicles 27:7	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.
9	2 Chronicles 25:26	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?
10	2 Chronicles 26:22	As for the rest of the acts of Uzziah, from beginning to end, they are recorded by the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz.

2 Chronicles 16:11 Summary

[This verse tells us that the rest of Asa's story is written in another book, called 'the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel', which is not available to us today. Asa's life was marked by both good and bad decisions, as seen in 2 Chronicles 16:9-10. We can learn from his example that our actions have consequences, and that seeking God's guidance is important, as stated in Proverbs 3:5-6. By studying Asa's life, we can gain insight into the importance of trusting and obeying God, as described in Joshua 1:8.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this verse mean by 'the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel'?

This refers to the historical records of the kings of Judah and Israel, which are now lost to us but were available to the writer of 2 Chronicles, as seen in 2 Chronicles 16:11, and also referenced in 1 Kings 14:19 and 1 Kings 15:7.

Why does the Bible often reference other books or records that we do not have today?

The Bible references other books or records to provide additional context or information, as seen in 2 Chronicles 16:11, Joshua 10:13, and Numbers 21:14, which helps us understand the historical and cultural setting of the events described.

What can we learn from the fact that Asa's acts are recorded in 'the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel'?

We can learn that even though we may not have all the details of a person's life, God is aware of everything we do, as stated in Proverbs 15:3, and that our actions have consequences, as seen in Galatians 6:7-8.

How does this verse fit into the larger story of Asa's life and reign?

This verse serves as a conclusion to the account of Asa's life, which is marked by both faithfulness and foolishness, as seen in 2 Chronicles 16:9-10, and points forward to the consequences of his actions, as seen in 2 Chronicles 16:12-13.

Reflection Questions

What are some areas of my life where I am seeking to please God, and what are some areas where I may be acting foolishly?
How can I cultivate a heart that is fully devoted to God, as described in 2 Chronicles 16:9?
What are some ways that I can prioritize seeking God's guidance and wisdom in my decisions, rather than relying on my own strength or the advice of others?
What can I learn from Asa's example about the importance of humility and seeking God's guidance, especially in times of difficulty or uncertainty?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 16:11

And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last,.... [See comments on 1 Kings 15:23].

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 16:11

And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel. No JFB commentary on this verse.

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 16:11

2 Chronicles 16:11 And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they [are] written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.Ver. 11. First and last.] He did his best at first: but the end of a thing should be better than the beginning.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 16:11

OF THE REIGN (2 Chronicles 16:11-14). Comp. 1 Kings 15:23-24. (11) The acts of Asa.—Or, history.The book of the kings of Judah and Israel.—See Introduction, and 1 Kings 15:23. 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.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 16:11

11–14 (= 1 Kings 15:23-24). The Epilogue of Asa’s Reign 11. of Judah and Israel] In 1 Kin. the appeal is to “the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah.”