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2 Chron. 16:1 In the thirty-sixth year of the reign of Asa (c. 876 or 875 b.c.), Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah. The text raises a problem, since Baasha had already been dead 10 years (see 1 Kings 15:33; 16:8; and note on 1 Kings 15:17). ). It is possible that the text reflects a copying error, and should have read the “sixteenth” year of Asa’s reign. (See also note on 2 Chron. 15:8.) Ramah lay about 5 miles (8 km) north of Jerusalem. From Ramah, Baasha could control the main road to and from the city.
2 Chron. 16:2–5 silver and gold. See note on 1 Kings 15:18–19. There is (or “Let there be”) a covenant. Asa entered into an alliance with Ben-hadad, at the cost of the temple and his palace. This helped Asa withstand the threat from Baasha, but Asa’s action reflected a lack of faith in the Lord, who already had delivered him from a greater threat (2 Chron. 16:8). Such foreign alliances are condemned in 20:35–37; 22:5.
2 Chron. 16:7–9 The rebuke by the prophet Hanani contrasts with Azariah’s encouraging message (15:2–7). Hanani implies that Asa could have defeated Syria as well as Israel (16:7), had he trusted in God. the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth. God continuously watches and evaluates everyone’s inner thoughts, attitudes, and convictions (heart). Compare Zech. 4:10.
2 Chron. 16:10 Asa was angry with the seer and put him . . . in prison. This is the OT example of a king persecuting a prophet (compare 18:26; 24:21; 25:16; 36:16).
2 Chron. 16:11–12 the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel. See 12:15; 13:22; and note on 1 Kings 14:19. diseased in his feet. The Chronicler does not say whether Asa’s foot disease is divine punishment for his lack of faith and his abuse of Hanani, though this may be implied. (A connection between sickness and divine punishment is made, however, in two other cases: 2 Chron. 21:16–20; 26:16–23.) Asa is not criticized so much for seeking help from physicians but for doing so apart from the Lord and his promises of “healing” (7:14; compare 30:20; and “the Lord, your healer,” Ex. 15:26).
2 Chron. 16:13–14 forty-first year. Asa ruled 912–871 b.c. a very great fire. See 21:19; Jer. 34:5.
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