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He Trusted God, Until He Didn’t: The Tragic Shift of King Asa | 2 Chronicles 14–16
Welcome to Day 118 of Word for Word: The Bible.
In this episode, we cover 2 Chronicles chapters 14–16, where we follow the reign of King Asa of Judah—a story marked by strong beginnings and a sobering decline.
Chapter 14 introduces Asa as a king who does what is good and right in the eyes of the Lord. He removes idols, calls the people to seek God, and leads the nation into a time of peace. When a vast Cushite army comes against Judah, Asa doesn’t rely on military strength—he cries out to the Lord. God responds with a decisive victory, showing that true strength comes from dependence on Him…
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