New International Version As for all the other events of Asa’s reign, all his achievements, all he did and the cities he built, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Judah? In his old age, however, his feet became diseased. New Living Translation The rest of the events in Asa’s reign—the extent of his power, everything he did, and the names of the cities he built—are recorded in The Book of the History of the Kings of Judah. In his old age his feet became diseased. English Standard Version Now the rest of all the acts of Asa, all his might, and all that he did, and the cities that he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? But in his old age he was diseased in his feet. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And the rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities that he built, are they not written in the Book of the Words of the Days of the Kings of Judah? But in the time of his old age, he was diseased in his feet. King James Bible The rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? Nevertheless in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet. New King James Version The rest of all the acts of Asa, all his might, all that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? But in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet. New American Standard Bible Now as for the rest of all the acts of Asa and all his might, and all that he did and the cities which he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? But in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet. NASB 1995 Now the rest of all the acts of Asa and all his might and all that he did and the cities which he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? But in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet. NASB 1977 Now the rest of all the acts of Asa and all his might and all that he did and the cities which he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? But in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet. Legacy Standard Bible Now the rest of all the acts of Asa and all his might and all that he did and the cities which he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? But in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet. Amplified Bible Now as for the rest of all the acts of Asa, all his might, everything that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? But during the time of his old age he had a foot disease. Berean Annotated Bible Now the rest of the acts of Asa (healer), 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 (praised)? In his old age, however, he became diseased in his feet. Christian Standard Bible The rest of all the events of Asa’s reign, along with all his might, all his accomplishments, and the cities he built, are written in the Historical Record of Judah’s Kings. But in his old age he developed a disease in his feet. Holman Christian Standard Bible The rest of all the events of Asa’s reign, along with all his might, all his accomplishments, and the cities he built, are written in the Historical Record of Judah’s Kings. But in his old age he developed a disease in his feet. American Standard Version Now the rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? But in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet. Contemporary English Version Everything else Asa did while he was king, including his victories and the towns he rebuilt, is written in The History of the Kings of Judah. When he got older, he had a foot disease. English Revised Version Now the rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? But in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet. GOD'S WORD® Translation Isn't everything else about Asa-all his heroic acts, everything he did, and the cities he fortified-written in the official records of the kings of Judah? But when he was old, he had a foot disease. Good News Translation Everything else that King Asa did, his brave deeds and the towns he fortified, are all recorded in The History of the Kings of Judah. But in his old age he was crippled by a foot disease. International Standard Version The rest of Asa's accomplishments, his strength, everything that he undertook, and the cities that he fortified are written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah, are they not? However, as he approached old age, he became diseased in his feet. NET Bible The rest of the events of Asa's reign, including all his successes and accomplishments, as well as a record of the cities he built, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah. Yet when he was very old he developed a foot disease. New Heart English Bible Now the rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, aren't they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? But in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet. Webster's Bible Translation The rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? Nevertheless in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow 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. World English Bible Now the rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, aren’t they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? But in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the rest of all the matters of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities that he built, are they not written on the scroll of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? Only, at the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet; Berean Literal Bible And the rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities that he built, are they not written in the Book of the Words of the Days of the Kings of Judah? But in the time of his old age, he was diseased in his feet. Young's Literal Translation And the rest of all the matters of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities that he built, are they not written on the book of the Chronicles of the kings of Judah? Only, at the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet; Smith's Literal Translation And the remainder of all the words of Asa and all his power and all which he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written upon the book of the words of the days to the kings of Judah? only at the time of his old age, he hurt his feet. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his strength, and all that he did and the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Juda? But in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet. Catholic Public Domain Version Now all the rest of the words of Asa, and his entire strength, and all that he did, and the cities that he built, were these not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Judah? Yet truly, in the time of his old age, he was afflicted in his feet. New American Bible All the rest of the acts of Asa, with all his valor and all that he did, and the cities he built, are recorded in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah. But in his old age, Asa had an infirmity in his feet. New Revised Standard Version Now the rest of all the acts of Asa, all his power, all that he did, and the cities that he built, are they not written in the Book of the Annals of the Kings of Judah? But in his old age he was diseased in his feet. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe rest of the acts of Asa and all his might and all that he did and the cities which he built, behold, they are written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah. But in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the rest of the accounts of Asa, and all his mighty acts, and everything that he did, and the cities that he built, behold, they are written in the Book of Chronicles of the Kings of Yehuda. And at the time of Asa’s old age, he was diseased from his feet. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now the rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? But in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the rest of the history of Asa, and all his mighty deeds which he wrought, and the cities which he built, behold, are not these written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Juda? Nevertheless in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jehoshaphat Succeeds Asa23Now 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. 24And 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.… Cross References Now the rest of the acts of Asa, 2 Chronicles 16:11 Now the acts of Asa, from beginning to end, are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel. 2 Chronicles 14:2 And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God. along with all his might, 2 Chronicles 14:8 Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah bearing large shields and spears, and 280,000 men from Benjamin bearing small shields and drawing the bow. All these were mighty men of valor. 2 Chronicles 14:12 So the LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah, and the Cushites fled. all his accomplishments, 2 Chronicles 15:8 When Asa heard these words and the prophecy of Azariah son of Oded the prophet, he took courage and removed the detestable idols from the whole land of Judah and Benjamin and from the cities he had captured in the hill country of Ephraim. He then restored the altar of the LORD that was in front of the portico of the LORD’s temple. 2 Chronicles 15:16 King Asa also removed his grandmother Maacah from her position as queen mother because she had made a detestable Asherah pole. Asa chopped down the pole, crushed it, and burned it in the Kidron Valley. and the cities he built, 2 Chronicles 14:6 Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest. 2 Chronicles 14:7 So he said to the people of Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought Him, and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered. are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? 1 Kings 14:29 As for the rest of the acts of Rehoboam, along with all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? 2 Kings 12:19 As for the rest of the acts of Joash, along with all his accomplishments, 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. 2 Chronicles 16:12 In 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. 2 Chronicles 16:13 So in the forty-first year of his reign, Asa died and rested with his fathers. 1 Kings 22:39 As for the rest of the acts of Ahab, along with all his accomplishments and the ivory palace and all the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 2 Chronicles 14:1-15 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. / And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God. / He removed the foreign altars and high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and chopped down the Asherah poles. … 2 Chronicles 17:1-6 Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel. / He stationed troops in every fortified city of Judah and put garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. / Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, … 2 Chronicles 20:31-34 So Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi. / And Jehoshaphat walked in the way of his father Asa and did not turn away from it; he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. / The high places, however, were not removed; the people had not yet set their hearts on the God of their fathers. … Treasury of Scripture The rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? Nevertheless in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet. rest of all 1 Kings 15:7,8 Now the rest of the acts of Abijam, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? And there was war between Abijam and Jeroboam… 1 Kings 14:29-31 Now the rest of the acts of Rehoboam, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? … in the time 2 Chronicles 16:12-14 And Asa in the thirty and ninth year of his reign was diseased in his feet, until his disease was exceeding great: yet in his disease he sought not to the LORD, but to the physicians… Psalm 90:10 The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. Jump to Previous Achievements Acts Age Annals Asa Asa's Book Built Chronicles Cities Diseased Events Feet However Judah Kings Nevertheless Power Reign Rest Time Towns WrittenJump to Next Achievements Acts Age Annals Asa Asa's Book Built Chronicles Cities Diseased Events Feet However Judah Kings Nevertheless Power Reign Rest Time Towns Written1 Kings 15 1. Abijam's wicked reign7. Asa succeeds him 9. Asa's good reign 16. The war between Baasha and him causes him to make a league with Ben-Hadad 23. Jehoshaphat succeeds Asa 25. Nadab's wicked reign 27. Baasha conspiring against him, executes Ahijah's prophecy 31. Nadab's acts and death 33. Baasha's wicked reign Now the rest of the acts of Asa, Asa, Judah’s third king, reigned forty-one years and sought to restore the worship of Yahweh after the idolatry of earlier reigns. He removed many foreign altars and images, though high places remained in Judah. 2Ch 16:11 Now the acts of Asa, from beginning to end,… along with all his might, He strengthened Judah’s defenses, organized its forces, and secured a long period of peace. When threatened by Zerah’s vast Cushite army, Asa relied on the Lord and Judah was delivered. 2Ch 14:8 Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah… all his accomplishments, His reign included religious reform, military success, and the renewal of Judah’s national life around the covenant with God. Later, however, Asa turned to Ben-hadad of Aram for help against Baasha of Israel rather than seeking the Lord. 2Ch 15:8 When Asa heard these words and the prophecy of Azariah… and the cities he built, Asa fortified cities throughout Judah during a time of peace, preparing the kingdom against future invasion and consolidating control over its territory. 2Ch 14:6 Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities… are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? The writer points to the royal records of Judah, where fuller accounts of Asa’s administration, building projects, and military actions were preserved. 1Ki 14:29 As for the rest of the acts of Rehoboam,… In his old age, however, he became diseased in his feet. Near the end of his life, Asa suffered from a severe foot disease. His illness marked the decline of a king whose earlier years had been marked by dependence on the Lord. 2Ch 16:12 In the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa became diseased… Persons / Places / Events 1. AsaAsa was the third king of the Kingdom of Judah and reigned for 41 years. He is noted for his religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, consisting of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, over which Asa reigned. 3. Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah A historical record mentioned in the Bible, which chronicled the reigns of the kings of Judah, though it is not part of the canonical scriptures. 4. Diseased in his feet In his old age, Asa suffered from a disease in his feet, which is often interpreted as a physical ailment that may symbolize spiritual struggles or challenges. Teaching Points Commitment to GodAsa's reign is marked by a strong commitment to God, which serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a wholehearted devotion to the Lord in our own lives. The Danger of Complacency Asa's later years show a shift from reliance on God to reliance on human solutions. This warns us against becoming complacent in our faith and the need to continually seek God's guidance. Physical Ailments and Spiritual Lessons Asa's disease can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual struggles. It encourages us to examine how physical challenges can lead us to deeper reliance on God. Legacy and Influence Asa's actions, both good and bad, were recorded for future generations. This highlights the lasting impact of our choices and the importance of leaving a godly legacy. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 15:23?2. How does Asa's reign in 1 Kings 15:23 inspire perseverance in leadership today? 3. What lessons can we learn from Asa's "diseased feet" about human frailty? 4. How does Asa's story connect with the importance of faithfulness in 2 Chronicles 16? 5. In what ways can Asa's actions encourage us to rely on God's strength? 6. How can Asa's legacy motivate us to leave a godly impact on others? 7. How does 1 Kings 15:23 reflect on the moral character of King Asa's reign? 8. What does 1 Kings 15:23 reveal about the importance of historical records in the Bible? 9. How does the mention of war in 1 Kings 15:23 challenge the concept of divine peace? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 15? (23) All his might.--This phrase, not used of Rehoboam or Abijah, is significant, indicating the increased power of Judah under Asa. The cities which he built. --Fortification of cities (see 2Chronicles 11:5-10; 2Chronicles 14:6) was naturally the traditional policy of the kingdom of Judah--small in extent, menaced by more powerful neighbours, but having an exceedingly strong country and central position.Diseased in his feet. --In the Chronicles it is added significantly, "in his disease he sought not to the Lord, but to the physicians" (2Chronicles 16:7-12); and from the same records it appears that in his last days Asa ventured to defy the prophetic authority by the imprisonment of Hanani the seer. Prosperity, it is implied, had somewhat deteriorated his character, though he still continued faithful to the worship of God. Certainly, Jehoshaphat on his accession still found much to do for the religious condition of his people.Verse 23. - And the rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might [see 2 Chronicles 14, 15.], and all that he did, and the cities which he built [during the peace in the earlier part of his reign (2 Chronicles 14:5, 6)], are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? Nevertheless [Heb. only. There was one exception to his otherwise happy and prosperous reign] in the time of his old age [see notes on 1 Kings 1:1; 11:4. "Old age" means here, as them, the end of life. Asa cannot well have been more than fifty. It was in the 39th year of his reign (2 Chronicles 16:12) that this disease attacked him] he was diseased in his feet. [It is generally supposed that this disease was the gout. In the Chronicles (l.c.) he is reproached for seeking "not to the Lord but to the physicians." We must remember what the art of medicine at that day was like (see Kitto, "Daily Bib. Illus.," 4:195 sqq.), and that the Jews regarded sickness and healing as alike the immediate acts of God. 1 Kings 15:23 compresses Asa’s decades into a single sentence that applauds his strength, reforms, and construction yet records his late-life ailment. The verse urges us to value a lifetime of obedient service, to steward seasons of peace, and to rely on the Lord to the very end.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now the restוְיֶ֣תֶר (wə·ye·ṯer) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3499: An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small rope of the acts דִּבְרֵֽי־ (diḇ·rê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of Asa, אָ֠סָא (’ā·sā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 609: Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name along with all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every his might, גְּב֨וּרָת֜וֹ (gə·ḇū·rā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1369: Force, valor, victory all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every his accomplishments, אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that and the cities וְהֶֽעָרִים֙ (wə·he·‘ā·rîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement he built, בָּנָ֔ה (bā·nāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1129: To build [are] they הֵ֣מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They not הֲלֹֽא־ (hă·lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no written כְתוּבִ֗ים (ḵə·ṯū·ḇîm) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural Strong's 3789: To grave, to write in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the Book סֵ֛פֶר (sê·p̄er) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5612: A missive, document, writing, book of the Chronicles דִּבְרֵ֥י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the Kings לְמַלְכֵ֣י (lə·mal·ḵê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4428: A king of Judah? יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites In his old age, זִקְנָת֔וֹ (ziq·nā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2209: Old age however, רַ֚ק (raq) Adverb Strong's 7535: But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless he became diseased חָלָ֖ה (ḥā·lāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2470: To be weak or sick in his feet. רַגְלָֽיו׃ (raḡ·lāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda Additonal Resources 1 Kings 15:23 Blue Letter Bible1 Kings 15:23 Bible Gateway 1 Kings 15:23 Bible.com 1 Kings 15:23 NIV |
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