Asa did that which was good and right in Yahweh his God’s eyes;
Parallel translations
- KJV And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God:
- BSB And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God.
- NKJV Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God,
- NASB And Asa did what was good and right in the sight of the Lord his God,
- NLT Asa did what was pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord his God.
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Quick answer
Asa is summed up as a king who did good and right in God's eyes. This is the Chronicler's highest commendation for a ruler.
Overview
The verdict 'good and right in Yahweh his God's eyes' marks Asa as a reformer who pleased the Lord. It sets the theme for the next chapters, where Asa's obedience brings blessing and his later compromise brings trouble. True kingship measured by God's standard points forward to Christ, the perfectly righteous King.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 1 Kgs 15:11Asa did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes, as David his father did.
- 1 Kgs 15:14But the high places were not taken away. Nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with Yahweh all his days.
- Luke 1:75In holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life.
- 2 Chr 31:20Hezekiah did so throughout all Judah; and he did that which was good, right, and faithful before Yahweh his God.
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