2 Chronicles 16:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 16:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 16:4 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they smote I..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 16:4 — KJV
“And Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelmaim, and all the store cities of Naphtali. his: Heb. which were his”
— 2 Chronicles 16:4 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 16:4 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 16:4
“So Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of the hosts which he had against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelbethmaachah, and all Cinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 16:4: benhadad, hearkened, king
“On this side Jordan, in the valley over against Bethpeor, in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon, whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they were come forth out of Egypt:”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 16:4: king, against, israel
“And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick. Philistine: or, Philistines instruments...: Heb. three stringed instruments”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 16:4: king, cities, israel
“Then Asa brought out silver and gold out of the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king's house, and sent to Benhadad king of Syria, that dwelt at Damascus, saying, Damascus: Heb. Darmesek”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 16:4: benhadad, king, asa
“And Moses sent messengers from Kadesh unto the king of Edom, Thus saith thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail that hath befallen us: befallen...: Heb. found us”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 16:4: king, sent, israel
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