Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God. New Living Translation Asa did what was pleasing and good in the sight of the LORD his God. English Standard Version And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God. Berean Standard Bible And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God. King James Bible And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God: New King James Version Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God, New American Standard Bible And Asa did what was good and right in the sight of the LORD his God, NASB 1995 Asa did good and right in the sight of the LORD his God, NASB 1977 And Asa did good and right in the sight of the LORD his God, Legacy Standard Bible And Asa did what was good and right in the sight of Yahweh his God, Amplified Bible Asa did what was good and right in the sight of the LORD his God. Christian Standard Bible Asa did what was good and right in the sight of the LORD his God. Holman Christian Standard Bible Asa did what was good and right in the sight of the LORD his God. American Standard Version And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of Jehovah his God: Contemporary English Version Asa obeyed the LORD his God and did right. English Revised Version And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God: GOD'S WORD® Translation Asa did what the LORD his God considered good and right. Good News Translation Asa pleased the LORD, his God, by doing what was right and good. International Standard Version Asa practiced what the LORD his God considered to be right Majority Standard Bible And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God. NET Bible Asa did what the LORD his God desired and approved. New Heart English Bible Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God: Webster's Bible Translation And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God: World English Bible Asa did that which was good and right in Yahweh his God’s eyes, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Asa does that which is good and that which is right in the eyes of his God YHWH, Young's Literal Translation And Asa doth that which is good, and that which is right, in the eyes of Jehovah his God, Smith's Literal Translation And Asa will do the good and the straight in the eyes of Jehovah his God: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. Catholic Public Domain Version Now Asa did what was good and pleasing in the sight of his God. And he overturned the altars of foreign worship, and the high places. New American Bible Asa did what was good and right in the sight of the LORD, his God. New Revised Standard Version Asa did what was good and right in the sight of the LORD his God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Asa did that which was good and right in the presence of the LORD his God; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Asa did what is good and what is beautiful before LORD JEHOVAH his God. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God; Brenton Septuagint Translation And he did that which was good and right in the sight of the Lord his God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Asa Reigns in Judah1Then 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.… Cross References 1 Kings 15:11 And Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done. 1 Kings 15:14 The high places were not removed, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted to the LORD all his days. 2 Chronicles 15:17 The high places were not removed from Israel, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted all his days. 2 Chronicles 17:3-4 Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, / but he sought the God of his father and walked by His commandments rather than the practices of Israel. 2 Chronicles 19:3 However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.” 2 Chronicles 20:32 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. 2 Chronicles 21:12 Then a letter came to Jehoram from Elijah the prophet, which stated: “This is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘You have not walked in the ways of your father Jehoshaphat or of Asa king of Judah, 2 Chronicles 24:2 And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest. 2 Chronicles 25:2 And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not wholeheartedly. 2 Chronicles 26:4 And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done. 2 Chronicles 27:2 And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done. In addition, he did not enter the temple of the LORD. But the people still behaved corruptly. 2 Chronicles 29:2 And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. 2 Chronicles 31:20-21 So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God. / He acted with all his heart in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered. 2 Chronicles 34:2 And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left. 1 Kings 22:43 And Jehoshaphat walked in all the ways of his father Asa; he did not turn away from them, but did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. The high places, however, were not removed; the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places. Treasury of Scripture And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God: A. 2 Chronicles 31:20 And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God. 1 Kings 15:11,14 And Asa did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, as did David his father… Luke 1:75 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. Jump to Previous Asa Eyes Good Right SightJump to Next Asa Eyes Good Right Sight2 Chronicles 14 1. Asa following, destroys idolatry6. having peace, he strengthens his kingdom with forts and armies 9. Calling of God, he overthrows Zerah, and spoils the Ethiopians And Asa did what was good and right Asa, the third king of Judah, is noted for his commitment to doing what was good and right. This phrase indicates a moral and spiritual alignment with God's standards, which is a recurring theme in the evaluation of kings in the books of Kings and Chronicles. Asa's reign is marked by religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry, which were considered good and right actions. This aligns with Deuteronomy 12:28, which emphasizes obedience to God's commands as the path to doing what is good and right. in the eyes of the LORD his God Persons / Places / Events 1. AsaAsa was the third king of the Kingdom of Judah and the son of Abijah. 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. The LORD Refers to Yahweh, the God of Israel, who is the central figure in the religious reforms Asa undertakes. 4. Religious Reforms Asa's actions to remove idolatry and restore the worship of Yahweh in Judah, which are seen as "good and right" in the eyes of the LORD. Teaching Points Obedience to God’s CommandsAsa's actions highlight the importance of aligning our lives with God's commands. His reforms were not just about removing idols but about restoring true worship. The Impact of Leadership Asa's leadership had a profound impact on Judah. This teaches us that godly leadership can lead a community or nation back to righteousness. The Importance of Personal Conviction Asa's commitment to doing what was right in God's eyes, despite the prevailing culture, underscores the importance of personal conviction in our faith journey. God’s Approval Matters Most Asa's actions were deemed "good and right" in the eyes of the LORD, reminding us that seeking God's approval should be our primary concern.REIGN OF ASA (2 Chronicles 14-16.) (a) EFFORTS TO ROOT OUT ILLEGITIMATE WORSHIPS, AND TO STRENGTHEN THE SYSTEM OF NATIONAL DEFENCES (2Chronicles 14:2-7; comp. 1Kings 15:9-15). (2) That which was good and right.--Literally, The good and the right, an expression defined in 2Chronicles 14:3-4. It is used of Hezekiah, 2Chronicles 31:20. See 1Kings 15:11, "And Asa did the right in the eyes of the Lord, like David his father." . . . Verse 2. - That which was good and right. Our Authorized Version does not omit to mark the first three words with italic type, the simple and emphatic original being, the good and the straight.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Asaאָסָא֙ (’ā·sā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 609: Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name did וַיַּ֤עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make what was good הַטּ֣וֹב (haṭ·ṭō·wḇ) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good and right וְהַיָּשָׁ֔ר (wə·hay·yā·šār) Conjunctive waw, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3477: Straight, right in the eyes בְּעֵינֵ֖י (bə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel his God. אֱלֹהָֽיו׃ (’ĕ·lō·hāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links 2 Chronicles 14:2 NIV2 Chronicles 14:2 NLT 2 Chronicles 14:2 ESV 2 Chronicles 14:2 NASB 2 Chronicles 14:2 KJV 2 Chronicles 14:2 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 14:2 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 14:2 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 14:2 French Bible 2 Chronicles 14:2 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 14:2 Asa did that which was good (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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