2 Chronicles 14:2 bbe — And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God;

Bible in Basic English

"And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God;"

— 2 Chronicles 14:2, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 14 — Context

1

So Abijah went to rest with his fathers, and they put him into the earth in the town of David, and Asa his son became king in his place; in his time the land was quiet for ten years.

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And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God;

3

For he took away the altars of strange gods and the high places, and had the upright stones broken and the wood pillars cut down;

4

And he made Judah go after the Lord, the God of their fathers, and keep his laws and his orders.

5

And he took away the high places and the sun-images from all the towns of Judah; and the kingdom was quiet under his rule.

2 Chronicles 14:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 14:2 say?
2 Chronicles 14:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God;”
Where is 2 Chronicles 14:2 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 14:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 14, verse 2.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 14:2.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 14:2 in?
2 Chronicles 14:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 14:2?
2 Chronicles 14:2 reads (BBE): “And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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