2 Chronicles 14:4-5

4 He commanded Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their ancestors, and to obey his laws and commands.
5 He removed the high places and incense altars in every town in Judah, and the kingdom was at peace under him.

2 Chronicles 14:4-5 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 14

This chapter relates the death of Abijah, and the succession of Asa in his stead, 2Ch 14:1, gives a good character of the latter for his reformation in religion, and for the care he took for the safety and protection of his subjects, 2Ch 14:2-8, and an account is given of a large army of Ethiopians that came against him, over whom he crying to the Lord, and trusting in him, by his help obtained a complete victory, 2Ch 14:9-15.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S 1 Chronicles 16:11
  • 2. S 1 Kings 15:14
  • 3. Isaiah 27:9; Ezekiel 6:4; 2 Chronicles 34:4,7
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