9. For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of [them] whose heart [is] perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
2 Chronicles 16 describes the life of Judah's King Asa, including his relationship with God and his political choices. After a period of peace and prosperity, Asa enters a covenant with the king of Syria rather than trusting God, and becomes ill. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in 2 Chronicles 16, in order of similarity:
Psalm 20:7: "Some trust cars and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God." This verse talks about the importance of trust in God rather than relying on material things such as cars and horses for our safety and protection.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord of all your heart and do not support yourself in your own understanding; recognize the Lord in all your ways, and He will straighten your paths." This verse emphasizes the importance of trusting God rather than in our own limited understanding and asks us to recognize God in all areas of our lives.
Isaiah 31:1: "Woe to those who come down to Egypt in search of help, who trust horses and trust cars because they are many, and knights because they are powerful, but do not look at the saint of Israel and do not seek the Lord! " This verse warns against trusting political and military alliances rather than trusting God.
Jeremiah 17:5-6: "Thus saith the Lord: Damn is the man who trusts in man, who makes flesh his arm and whose heart he moves away from the Lord. He will be like a shrub in the desert; He will see no good When it comes, but it will dwell in the dry lands of the desert, in a salted land without inhabitants. " This verse highlights the negative consequences of trusting in man and moving away from God, comparing him to a shrub in the desert.
John 14:27: "I leave you peace, my peace I give you; I will not give it as the world gives it. If you do not turbid your heart, nor be affected." This verse emphasizes the peace that God offers and reminds us that the peace of the world is temporary and superficial compared to the peace that comes from God.
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