1 Asa did what was good and pleasing to the LORD, his God,
2 removing the heathen altars and the high places, breaking to pieces the sacred pillars, and cutting down the sacred poles.
3 He commanded Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, and to observe the law and its commands.
4 He removed the high places and incense stands from all the cities of Judah, and under him the kingdom had peace.
5 He built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had peace and no war was waged against him during these years, because the LORD had given him peace.
6 He said to Judah: "Let us build these cities and surround them with walls, towers, gates and bars. The land is still ours, for we have sought the LORD, our God; we sought him, and he has given us rest on every side." So they built and prospered.
7 Asa had an army of three hundred thousand shield-and lance-bearers from Judah, and two hundred and eighty thousand from Benjamin who carried bucklers and were archers, all of them valiant warriors.
8 Zerah the Ethiopian moved against them with a force of one million men and three hundred chariots, and he came as far as Mareshah.
9 Asa went out to meet him and set himself in battle array in the valley of Zephathah, near Mareshah.
10 Asa called upon the LORD, his God, praying: "O LORD, there is none like you to help the powerless against the strong. Help us, O LORD, our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this multitude. You are the LORD, our God; let no man prevail against you."
11 And so the LORD defeated the Ethiopians before Asa and Judah, and they fled.
12 Asa and those with him pursued them as far as Gerar, and the Ethiopians fell until there were no survivors, for they were crushed before the LORD and his army, which carried away enormous spoils.
13 Then the Judahites conquered all the cities around Gerar, for the fear of the LORD was upon them; they despoiled all the cities, for there was much booty in them.
14 They attacked also the tents of the cattle-herders and carried off a great number of sheep and camels. Then they returned to Jerusalem.
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2 Chronicles 14 narrates the story of King Asa of Judah, who did what was good and straight before the Lord, strengthening the cities of Judah and overcoming a great battle against the Ethiopian army that threatened him. The selected verses are:
Deuteronomy 20:4 - "For the Lord, your God, accompanies you and will fight for you against your enemies to give you victory." This verse illustrates how Wing was victorious in the battle against Ethiopians because it had God's help.
Proverbs 21:31 - "The horse is prepared for battle day, but victory comes from the Lord." This verse highlights the importance of preparing for battle, but victory is granted by the Lord.
Psalm 33:16-17 - "The king is not saved by the size of his army; the warrior does not escape his great strength. The horse is vain hope of victory; despite its great strength, it is unable to save." This verse emphasizes that victory depends not only on the size or strength of the army, but on God's help.
2 Chronicles 20:12 - "We do not know what to do, but our eyes turn to you." This verse shows Asa's confidence in God and his dependence on divine orientation.
2 Chronicles 20:17 - "They will not need to fight in this battle. Take their positions; remain firm and see the deliverance that the Lord will give them, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. They go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you '". This verse shows how God guaranteed the victory for Asa and his army without the need to fight in battle.
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