II Chronicles 16:12
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In the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa became diseased in his feet, and his malady became increasingly severe. Yet even in his illness he did not seek the LORD, but only the physicians.
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This chapter concludes the history of the reign of Asa, but does not furnish so pleasing an account of his latter end as we had of his beginning. I. Here is a foolish treaty with Benhadad king of Syria (Ch2 16:1-6). II. The reproof which God sent him for it by a prophet (Ch2 16:7-9). III. Asa's displeasure against the prophet for his faithfulness (Ch2 16:10). IV. The sickness, death, and burial of Asa (Ch2 16:11-14).
Open source ↗16:12 Sickness was often seen as punishment for sin (see 21:18-19; 26:20).
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This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes the flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD.
In the time of his distress, King Ahaz became even more unfaithful to the LORD.
She had borne much agony under the care of many physicians and had spent all she had, but to no avail. Instead, her condition had only grown worse.
and he failed to inquire of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.
For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”
You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians.
On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.
On hearing this, Jesus told them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
Is there no balm in Gilead? Is no physician there? Why then has the health of the daughter of my people not been restored?
For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.