Bible Cross References
he walked
1 Kings 15:11
Asa did what pleased the LORD, as his ancestor David had done.
1 Kings 15:14
Even though Asa did not destroy all the pagan places of worship, he remained faithful to the LORD all his life.
2 Chronicles 14:2-5
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Asa pleased the LORD, his God, by doing what was right and good.
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He removed the foreign altars and the pagan places of worship, broke down the sacred stone columns, and cut down the symbols of the goddess Asherah.
4
He commanded the people of Judah to do the will of the LORD, the God of their ancestors, and to obey his teachings and commands.
5
Because he abolished the pagan places of worship and the incense altars from all the cities of Judah, the kingdom was at peace under his rule.
2 Chronicles 14:11-5
2 Chronicles 15:8
When Asa heard the prophecy that Azariah son of Oded had spoken, he was encouraged. He did away with all the idols in the land of Judah and Benjamin and all the idols in the cities he had captured in the hill country of Ephraim. He also repaired the altar of the LORD that stood in the Temple courtyard.
2 Chronicles 15:17
Even though Asa did not destroy all the pagan places of worship in the land, he remained faithful to the LORD all his life.
2 Chronicles 17:3
The LORD blessed Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father's early life and did not worship Baal.
he turned
1 Kings 15:5
The LORD did this because David had done what pleased him and had never disobeyed any of his commands, except in the case of Uriah the Hittite.
Exodus 32:8
They have already left the way that I commanded them to follow; they have made a bull-calf out of melted gold and have worshiped it and offered sacrifices to it. They are saying that this is their god, who led them out of Egypt.
1 Samuel 12:20
"Don't be afraid," Samuel answered. "Even though you have done such an evil thing, do not turn away from the LORD, but serve him with all your heart.
1 Samuel 12:21
Don't go after false gods; they cannot help you or save you, for they are not real.
2 Chronicles 16:7-12
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At that time the prophet Hanani went to King Asa and said, "Because you relied on the king of Syria instead of relying on the LORD your God, the army of the king of Israel has escaped from you.
8
Didn't the Ethiopians and the Libyans have large armies with many chariots and cavalry troops? But because you relied on the LORD, he gave you victory over them.
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The LORD keeps close watch over the whole world, to give strength to those whose hearts are loyal to him. You have acted foolishly, and so from now on you will always be at war."
10
This made Asa so angry with the prophet that he had him put in chains. It was at this same time that Asa began treating some of the people cruelly.
11
All the events of Asa's reign from beginning to end are recorded in The History of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
12
In the thirty-ninth year that Asa was king, he was crippled by a severe foot disease; but even then he did not turn to the LORD for help, but to doctors.
Psalm 40:4
Happy are those who trust the LORD, who do not turn to idols or join those who worship false gods.
Psalm 101:3
and will never tolerate evil. I hate the actions of those who turn away from God; I will have nothing to do with them.
Psalm 125:5
But when you punish the wicked, punish also those who abandon your ways. Peace be with Israel!
Proverbs 4:27
Avoid evil and walk straight ahead. Don't go one step off the right way.
doing
2 Chronicles 17:3-6
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The LORD blessed Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father's early life and did not worship Baal.
4
He served his father's God, obeyed God's commands, and did not act the way the kings of Israel did.
5
The LORD gave Jehoshaphat firm control over the kingdom of Judah, and all the people brought him gifts, so that he became wealthy and highly honored.
6
He took pride in serving the LORD and destroyed all the pagan places of worship and the symbols of the goddess Asherah in Judah.
2 Chronicles 19:3
But even so, there is some good in you. You have removed all the symbols of the goddess Asherah which people worshiped, and you have tried to follow God's will."
2 Chronicles 19:4
Even though King Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, he traveled regularly among the people, from Beersheba in the south to the edge of the hill country of Ephraim in the north, in order to call the people back to the LORD, the God of their ancestors.
2 Chronicles 20:3-30
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Jehoshaphat was frightened and prayed to the LORD for guidance. Then he gave orders for a fast to be observed throughout the country.
4
From every city of Judah people hurried to Jerusalem to ask the LORD for guidance,
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and they and the people of Jerusalem gathered in the new courtyard of the Temple. King Jehoshaphat went and stood before them
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and prayed aloud, "O LORD God of our ancestors, you rule in heaven over all the nations of the world. You are powerful and mighty, and no one can oppose you.
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You are our God. When your people Israel moved into this land, you drove out the people who were living here and gave the land to the descendants of Abraham, your friend, to be theirs forever.
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They have lived here and have built a temple to honor you, knowing
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that if any disaster struck them to punish them---a war, an epidemic, or a famine---then they could come and stand in front of this Temple where you are worshiped. They could pray to you in their trouble, and you would hear them and rescue them.
10
"Now the people of Ammon, Moab, and Edom have attacked us. When our ancestors came out of Egypt, you did not allow them to enter those lands, so our ancestors went around them and did not destroy them.
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This is how they repay us---they come to drive us out of the land that you gave us.
12
You are our God! Punish them, for we are helpless in the face of this large army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but we look to you for help."
13
All the men of Judah, with their wives and children, were standing there at the Temple.
14
The spirit of the LORD came upon a Levite who was present in the crowd. His name was Jahaziel son of Zechariah; he was a member of the clan of Asaph and was descended from Asaph through Mattaniah, Jeiel, and Benaiah.
15
Jahaziel said, "Your Majesty and all you people of Judah and Jerusalem, the LORD says that you must not be discouraged or be afraid to face this large army. The battle depends on God, not on you.
16
Attack them tomorrow as they come up the pass at Ziz. You will meet them at the end of the valley that leads to the wild country near Jeruel.
17
You will not have to fight this battle. Just take up your positions and wait; you will see the LORD give you victory. People of Judah and Jerusalem, do not hesitate or be afraid. Go out to battle, and the LORD will be with you!"
18
Then King Jehoshaphat bowed low, with his face touching the ground, and all the people bowed with him and worshiped the LORD.
19
The members of the Levite clans of Kohath and Korah stood up and with a loud shout praised the LORD, the God of Israel.
20
Early the next morning the people went out to the wild country near Tekoa. As they were starting out, Jehoshaphat addressed them with these words: "People of Judah and Jerusalem! Put your trust in the LORD your God, and you will stand your ground. Believe what his prophets tell you, and you will succeed."
21
After consulting with the people, the king ordered some musicians to put on the robes they wore on sacred occasions and to march ahead of the army, singing: "Praise the LORD! His love is eternal!"
22
When they began to sing, the LORD threw the invading armies into a panic.
23
The Ammonites and the Moabites attacked the Edomite army and completely destroyed it, and then they turned on each other in savage fighting.
24
When the Judean army reached a tower that was in the desert, they looked toward the enemy and saw that they were all lying on the ground dead. Not one had escaped.
25
Jehoshaphat and his troops moved in to take the loot, and they found many cattle, supplies, clothing, and other valuable objects. They spent three days gathering the loot, but there was so much that they could not take everything.
26
On the fourth day they assembled in Beracah Valley and praised the LORD for all he had done. That is why the valley is called "Beracah."
27
Jehoshaphat led his troops back to Jerusalem in triumph, because the LORD had defeated their enemies.
28
When they reached the city, they marched to the Temple to the music of harps and trumpets.
29
Every nation that heard how the LORD had defeated Israel's enemies was terrified,
30
so Jehoshaphat ruled in peace, and God gave him security on every side.
the high
1 Kings 14:23
They built places of worship for false gods and put up stone pillars and symbols of Asherah to worship on the hills and under shady trees.
1 Kings 15:14
Even though Asa did not destroy all the pagan places of worship, he remained faithful to the LORD all his life.
2 Kings 12:3
However, the pagan places of worship were not destroyed, and the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there.
2 Kings 14:3
He did what was pleasing to the LORD, but he was not like his ancestor King David; instead, he did what his father Joash had done.
2 Kings 14:4
He did not tear down the pagan places of worship, and the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there.
2 Kings 15:3
Following the example of his father, he did what was pleasing to the LORD.
2 Kings 15:4
But the pagan places of worship were not destroyed, and the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there.
2 Kings 18:22
The Assyrian official went on, "Or will you tell me that you are relying on the LORD your God? It was the LORD's shrines and altars that Hezekiah destroyed, when he told the people of Judah and Jerusalem to worship only at the altar in Jerusalem.