2 Chronicles 25:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 25:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 25:16 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; w..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 25:16 — KJV
“And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel. determined: Heb. counselled”
— 2 Chronicles 25:16 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 25:16 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 25:16
“And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto me what I shall do. by prophets: Heb. by the hand of prophets”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 25:16: art, why, prophet
“And it came to pass, after they were departed, that they came up out of the well, and went and told king David, and said unto David, Arise, and pass quickly over the water: for thus hath Ahithophel counselled against you.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 25:16: came, pass, king
“And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 25:16: came, pass, art
“Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee? at home: Heb. at thy house”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 25:16: art, why, shouldest
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 25:16: king, art, made
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