2 Chronicles 16:8
2 Chronicles 16:8 in Multiple Translations
Were 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.
Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims a huge host, with very many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on the LORD, he delivered them into thine hand.
Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubim a huge host, with chariots and horsemen exceeding many? yet, because thou didst rely on Jehovah, he delivered them into thy hand.
Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubim a very great army, with war-carriages and horsemen more than might be numbered? but because your faith was in the Lord, he gave them up into your hands.
Didn't the Ethiopians and Libyans have a huge army with many chariots and horsemen? Yet because you trusted in the Lord, he made you victorious over them.
The Ethiopians and the Lubims, were they not a great hoste with charets and horsemen, exceeding many? yet because thou diddest rest vpon the Lord, he deliuered them into thine had.
Did not the Cushim and the Lubim become a very great force for multitude, for chariot, and for horsemen? and in thy leaning on Jehovah He gave them into thy hand,
Weren’t the Ethiopians and the Lubim a huge army, with chariots and exceedingly many horsemen? Yet, because you relied on the LORD, he delivered them into your hand.
Were not the Cushites and the Lubims a numerous army, with very many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on the LORD, he delivered them into thy hand.
Were not the Ethiopians, and the Libyans much more numerous in chariots, and horsemen, and an exceeding great multitude: yet because thou trustedst in the Lord, he delivered them into thy hand?
The huge armies from Ethiopia and Libya with all their chariots and soldiers riding on horses were certainly very powerful. But when you relied on Yahweh, he enabled your army to defeat them.
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2 Chronicles 16:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הֲ/לֹ֧א
הַ/כּוּשִׁ֣ים
וְ/הַ/לּוּבִ֗ים
הָי֨וּ
לְ/חַ֧יִל
לָ/רֹ֛ב
לְ/רֶ֥כֶב
וּ/לְ/פָרָשִׁ֖ים
לְ/הַרְבֵּ֣ה
מְאֹ֑ד
וּ/בְ/הִשָּֽׁעֶנְ/ךָ֥
עַל
יְהוָ֖ה
נְתָנָ֥/ם
בְּ/יָדֶֽ/ךָ
הֲ/לֹ֧א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part | Part
הַ/כּוּשִׁ֣ים
Kûwshîy
H3569
Cushite
Art | Ngmpa
וְ/הַ/לּוּבִ֗ים
Lûwbîy
H3864
Libyan
Conj | Art | Ngmpa
הָי֨וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
לְ/חַ֧יִל
chayil
H2428
Helech
Prep | N-ms
לָ/רֹ֛ב
rôb
H7230
abundance
Prep | N-cs
לְ/רֶ֥כֶב
rekeb
H7393
chariot
Prep | N-ms
וּ/לְ/פָרָשִׁ֖ים
pârâsh
H6571
horse
Conj | Prep | N-mp
לְ/הַרְבֵּ֣ה
râbâh
H7235
to multiply
Prep | V-Hiphil-Ptc
מְאֹ֑ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
וּ/בְ/הִשָּֽׁעֶנְ/ךָ֥
shâʻan
H8172
to lean
Conj | Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
נְתָנָ֥/ם
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
בְּ/יָדֶֽ/ךָ
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 16:8
הֲ/לֹ֧א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
הַ/כּוּשִׁ֣ים
Kûwshîy
H3569
"Cushite"
Art | Ngmpa
A Cushite is a descendant of Cush, referring to someone from Ethiopia. They are mentioned as a distinct group in the Bible.
Definition: Someone from Cush Group of kush (כּוּשׁ "Cush" H3568A) § Cushi or Ethiopian, of Cush "their blackness" one of the descendants of Cush the grandson of Noah through Ham and a member of that nation or people (TWOT) Ethiopian
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Cushi, Cushite, Ethiopian(-s). See also: 2 Samuel 18:21; 2 Chronicles 16:8; Jeremiah 13:23.
וְ/הַ/לּוּבִ֗ים
Lûwbîy
H3864
"Libyan"
Conj | Art | Ngmpa
A Libyan is a person from interior Africa, west of Egypt, mentioned in Daniel and Jeremiah, referring to a people known for being empty-hearted or afflicted.
Definition: § Libyans = "empty-hearted (Da 11:43) or afflicted (Jer 46:9) a people of northern Africa west of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Lubim(-s), Libyans. See also: 2 Chronicles 12:3; Daniel 11:43; Nahum 3:9.
הָי֨וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לְ/חַ֧יִל
chayil
H2428
"Helech"
Prep | N-ms
This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.
Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.
לָ/רֹ֛ב
rôb
H7230
"abundance"
Prep | N-cs
Describes abundance or greatness in the Bible, used to talk about God's power and creation in Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness
Usage: Occurs in 145 OT verses. KJV: abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). See also: Genesis 16:10; Job 32:7; Psalms 5:8.
לְ/רֶ֥כֶב
rekeb
H7393
"chariot"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for chariot refers to a vehicle, team of horses, or cavalry. It is also used to describe the upper millstone in a grinding mill. Chariots were important in biblical times for transportation and war.
Definition: : chariot 1) a team, chariot, chariotry, mill-stone, riders 1a) chariotry, chariots 1b) chariot (single) 1c) upper millstone (as riding on lower millstone) 1d) riders, troop (of riders), horsemen, pair of horsemen, men riding, ass-riders, camel-riders Also means: re.khev (רֶ֫כֶב ": millstone" H7393H)
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude (from the margin), wagon. See also: Genesis 50:9; 2 Kings 8:21; Psalms 20:8.
וּ/לְ/פָרָשִׁ֖ים
pârâsh
H6571
"horse"
Conj | Prep | N-mp
This word means a horseman or a cavalry soldier, like those who rode chariots in battle. In the Bible, it describes the riders of horses and chariots, like in Exodus 14:9 where the Egyptian horsemen pursued the Israelites.
Definition: horse, steed, warhorse
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: horseman. See also: Genesis 50:9; 2 Chronicles 8:6; Isaiah 21:7.
לְ/הַרְבֵּ֣ה
râbâh
H7235
"to multiply"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Ptc
This word means to increase or grow, like a plant shooting up. It is used in the Bible to describe something getting bigger or more abundant. The KJV translates it as abundance or bring up.
Definition: 1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things) 1a2) to be or grow great 1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make much, make many, have many 1c1a) to multiply, increase 1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly 1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly 1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (רְבָה "to grow great" H7236)
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for H7232 (רָבַב)), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 33:6; Psalms 16:4.
מְאֹ֑ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
וּ/בְ/הִשָּֽׁעֶנְ/ךָ֥
shâʻan
H8172
"to lean"
Conj | Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a | Suff
To lean means to support oneself or trust in something, like God. In Psalm 37:7, it means to rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him. This concept is central to the biblical idea of trust and faith.
Definition: 1) to lean on, trust in, support 1a) (Niphal) to lean, lean upon, support oneself 1a1) of trust in God (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: lean, lie, rely, rest (on, self), stay. See also: Genesis 18:4; 2 Chronicles 16:8; Proverbs 3:5.
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.
יְהוָ֖ה
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.
נְתָנָ֥/ם
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
בְּ/יָדֶֽ/ךָ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 16:8
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- Context
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- 2 Chronicles 16:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 16:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 16:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 16:8
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 16:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 16:8
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 16:8
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 16:8
Context — Hanani’s Message to Asa
6Then King Asa brought all the men of Judah, and they carried away the stones of Ramah and the timbers Baasha had used for building. And with these materials he built up Geba and Mizpah.
7At that time Hanani the seer came to King Asa of Judah and told him, “Because you have relied on the king of Aram and not on the LORD your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped from your hand.
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.
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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Chronicles 12:3 | with 1,200 chariots, 60,000 horsemen, and countless troops who came with him out of Egypt—Libyans, Sukkites, and Cushites. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 13:16 | So the Israelites fled before Judah, and God delivered them into their hands. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 16:7 | At that time Hanani the seer came to King Asa of Judah and told him, “Because you have relied on the king of Aram and not on the LORD your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped from your hand. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 14:9–12 | Then Zerah the Cushite came against them with an army of 1,000,000 men and 300 chariots, and they advanced as far as Mareshah. So Asa marched out against him and lined up in battle formation in the Valley of Zephathah near Mareshah. Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God: “O LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God. Do not let a mere mortal prevail against You.” So the LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah, and the Cushites fled. |
| 5 | Psalms 9:9–10 | The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You. |
| 6 | Psalms 37:39–40 | The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble. The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him. |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 13:18 | Thus the Israelites were subdued at that time, and the men of Judah prevailed because they relied on the LORD, the God of their fathers. |
2 Chronicles 16:8 Summary
[This verse reminds us that when we trust in the Lord, He can help us overcome even the toughest challenges, like King Asa did when he faced the large army of the Cushites and Libyans. The Lord delivered them into Asa's hand because he relied on Him, as seen in 2 Chronicles 14:9-15. This teaches us to always trust in the Lord's power and provision, just like it says in Psalm 37:3-7, to trust in Him and do good, and He will give us the desires of our heart. By relying on the Lord, we can experience His deliverance and strength in our lives, no matter what we face.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 16:8?
This verse is part of a passage where the prophet Hanani is rebuking King Asa of Judah for relying on the king of Aram instead of the Lord, referencing a past victory where the Lord delivered the Cushites and Libyans into Asa's hand, as seen in 2 Chronicles 14:9-15.
Who were the Cushites and Libyans in the Bible?
The Cushites and Libyans were neighboring nations that often threatened Israel, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 14:9-15 and other passages like Genesis 10:6-8, which describes their origins.
What is the significance of the Lord delivering the Cushites and Libyans into Asa's hand?
This event, referenced in 2 Chronicles 16:8, demonstrates the Lord's power and faithfulness when His people rely on Him, similar to other accounts like Exodus 14:13-14 where the Lord delivered the Israelites from the Egyptians.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us that when we rely on the Lord, He can deliver us from overwhelming challenges, just as He did for King Asa, and encourages us to trust in His power and provision, as expressed in Psalm 37:3-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am relying on my own strength or the help of others instead of trusting in the Lord?
- How can I apply the lesson from 2 Chronicles 16:8 to my current challenges, remembering that the Lord can deliver me from any situation?
- What does it mean to 'rely on the Lord' in practical terms, and how can I cultivate this kind of faith in my daily life?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in the Lord's power and provision, just as King Asa did when he faced the Cushites and Libyans?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 16:8
Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubim a huge host, with very many chariots and horsemen?.... They were no less than 1,000,000 men, and three hundred chariots, 2 Chronicles 14:9, the Lubim were the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 16:8
Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims a huge host, with very many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on the LORD, he delivered them into thine hand. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 16:8
The Lubims; either the Libyans in Africa; or another people, possibly descended from them, but now seated in some part of Arabia.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 16:8
2 Chronicles 16:8 Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims a huge host, with very many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on the LORD, he delivered them into thine hand.Ver. 8. Were not the Ethiopians.] See 2 Chronicles 14:9. He delivered them into thine hand.] And should not experience have bred confidence? Shouldst thou by this base begging, nay, buying help of Benhadad, cast a blur on both God’ s power and providence.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 16:8
(8) Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims (Kûshîm and Lûbîm) a huge host?—An instance confirming what was said in 2 Chronicles 16:7. Cushites and Lybians were banded together in Zerah’s great army, just as Syrians and Israelites might have united in assailing Judah, yet the victory had fallen to Asa (2 Chronicles 14:9-15). Cushites and Libyans were among the constituents of Shishak’s army (2 Chronicles 12:3). Clearly, therefore, Zerah was master of Egypt. (The Heb. of this and next verse is unmistakably the chronicler’s own. Literally it runs: “Did not the Cushites and the Libyans come to an army, to abundance, (as) to chariots and to horsemen, to abounding greatly?”) Neither the Libyan contingent nor the horsemen are mentioned in 2 Chronicles 14. Apparently the writer is making extracts from fuller sources.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 16:8
8. and the Lubims] The Lubim are not mentioned in 2 Chronicles 14:9-13, but as they were auxiliaries of the Egyptians (2 Chronicles 12:3) it is quite probable that they represent the help given by Egypt to the Cushites as they passed the Egyptian border on their way to invade Judah. Cp. note on 2 Chronicles 14:9 (three hundred chariots). with very many etc.] R.V. with chariots and horsemen exceeding many. See note on 2 Chronicles 14:9.
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Trusting God Is Not an Option by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of surrendering every aspect of one's life to God. He encourages believers to wait on God with a diligent attitude, ready to |
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Ii Chronicles 16:7 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the critical importance of relying on God, as demonstrated by King Asa's initial faithfulness in seeking the Lord during a time of crisis against the Ethiopi |
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Acting in Fear by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the dangers of acting in fear and unbelief, using the story of King Asa to illustrate how reliance on God leads to blessings, while turning to human solu |
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God Has Not Passed You By by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of greed in various aspects of society, including individuals, ministries, churches, and even high priests. The preacher expresses |
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God Has Not Passed You - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes that even in the darkest times, God has not forsaken His people. It draws parallels from the story in 1 Samuel where a widow faced immense pain and loss, fee |
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Put Your Life in the Hands by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher uses a metaphor of a stagecoach running out of control to illustrate the need for Jesus to take control of our lives. He describes how in the Wild West |
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The Refuge for the Oppressed by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the Lord being a refuge for the oppressed in times of trouble, emphasizing the need for a personal experience with God's perfections, seeking Him sincer |