2 Chronicles, 27
8. He was twenty-five years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem.
8. He was twenty-five years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 27 is a chapter that talks about Joton, son of Uzziah, who reigned in Judah and did what was straight in the eyes of the Lord. He fortified cities, built towers and walls, and had battle wins. Following are five verses related to the topics addressed in 2 chronicles 27:
Proverbs 21:31: "The horse is prepared for battle day, but victory comes from the Lord." This verse highlights the importance of human preparation and effort, but also recognizes that the final victory comes from the Lord.
Psalm 127:1: "If the Lord does not build the house, in vain work those who build it; if the Lord does not keep the city, in vain watches the sentry." This verse highlights the importance of God's dependence on success and protection.
Proverbs 2:7-8: "He reserves true wisdom for the straight; he is a shield for those who walk with integrity. He protects the paths of the righteous and keeps the path of his faithful." This verse highlights the importance of wisdom and integrity in following the ways of God.
Psalm 18:32-33: "God is what gives me with strength and makes my way perfect. It makes my feet like those of the color and puts me in my heights." This verse highlights the help and strengthening that God gives to His faithful.
Isaiah 26:3: "Thou shalt keep in peace the one whose mind is firm in you; for he trusts in you." This verse highlights the importance of trust in God for peace and mental stability.
“O homem sem Deus é um ser mutilado”. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina