2 Chronicles 26:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 26:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 26:16 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he transgressed against the LORD his God, and we..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 26:16 — KJV
“But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he transgressed against the LORD his God, and went into the temple of the LORD to burn incense upon the altar of incense.”
— 2 Chronicles 26:16 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 26:16 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 26:16
“According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 26:16: lord, went, into
“God forbid that we should rebel against the LORD, and turn this day from following the LORD, to build an altar for burnt offerings, for meat offerings, or for sacrifices, beside the altar of the LORD our God that is before his tabernacle.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 26:16: against, lord, god
“And build an altar unto the LORD thy God upon the top of this rock, in the ordered place, and take the second bullock, and offer a burnt sacrifice with the wood of the grove which thou shalt cut down. rock: Heb. strong place in the ordered...: or, in an orderly manner”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 26:16: strong, lord, god
“So he offered upon the altar which he had made in Bethel the fifteenth day of the eighth month, even in the month which he had devised of his own heart; and ordained a feast unto the children of Israel: and he offered upon the altar, and burnt incense. offered...: or, went up to the altar, etc and burnt...: Heb. to burn incense”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 26:16: heart, went, burn
“And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the LORD unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense. burn: or, offer”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 26:16: lord, god, burn
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