2 Chronicles 16:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 16:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 16:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose h..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 16:9 — KJV
“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. to shew...: or, strongly to hold with them, etc”
— 2 Chronicles 16:9 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 16:9 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 16:9
“Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will cast thee from off the face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught rebellion against the LORD. rebellion: Heb. revolt”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 16:9: lord, fro, earth
“Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord GOD of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 16:9: lord, fro, whole
“Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee: too...: or, hid from thee”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 16:9: lord, fro, earth
“Behold, therefore I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and will deliver thee for a spoil to the heathen; and I will cut thee off from the people, and I will cause thee to perish out of the countries: I will destroy thee; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD. a spoil: or, meat”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 16:9: lord, fro, therefore
“For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth. for they...: or, since the seven eyes of the LORD shall rejoice plummet: Heb. stone of tin”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 16:9: eyes, lord, run
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