2 Chronicles 21:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 21:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 21:12 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And there came a writing to him from Elijah the prophet, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of David thy father, Because th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 21:12 — KJV
“And there came a writing to him from Elijah the prophet, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of David thy father, Because thou hast not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat thy father, nor in the ways of Asa king of Judah,”
— 2 Chronicles 21:12 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 21:12 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 21:12
“And he cried unto the man of God that came from Judah, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast disobeyed the mouth of the LORD, and hast not kept the commandment which the LORD thy God commanded thee,”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 21:12: came, saying, thus
“And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD. came: Heb. approached”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 21:12: came, prophet, saying
“Be ye not as your fathers, unto whom the former prophets have cried, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye now from your evil ways, and from your evil doings: but they did not hear, nor hearken unto me, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 21:12: prophet, saying, thus
“And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said unto him, Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God, therefore is the host of the king of Syria escaped out of thine hand.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 21:12: came, lord, god
“And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 21:12: thus, saith, lord
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