2 Chronicles 18:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 18:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 18:16 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then he said, I did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and the LORD said, Thes..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 18:16 — KJV
“Then he said, I did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master; let them return therefore every man to his house in peace.”
— 2 Chronicles 18:16 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 18:16 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 18:16
“And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them return every man to his house in peace.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 18:16: israel, scattered, sheep
“Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of the LORD: for the king of Israel is come out to seek a flea, as when one doth hunt a partridge in the mountains.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 18:16: see, israel, mountains
“Their blood shall therefore return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever: but upon David, and upon his seed, and upon his house, and upon his throne, shall there be peace for ever from the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 18:16: see, lord, return
“Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his house; for this thing is from me. They hearkened therefore to the word of the LORD, and returned to depart, according to the word of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 18:16: israel, lord, return
“Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery? for they say, The LORD seeth us not; the LORD hath forsaken the earth.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 18:16: then, see, israel
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