New International VersionBen-Hadad agreed with King Asa and sent the commanders of his forces against the towns of Israel. They conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel Maim and all the store cities of Naphtali.
New Living TranslationBen-hadad agreed to King Asa’s request and sent the commanders of his army to attack the towns of Israel. They conquered the towns of Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and all the store cities in Naphtali.
English Standard VersionAnd Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, and they conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, and all the store cities of Naphtali.
Berean Standard BibleAnd Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, and all the store cities of Naphtali.
King James BibleAnd Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelmaim, and all the store cities of Naphtali.
New King James VersionSo Ben-Hadad heeded King Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel. They attacked Ijon, Dan, Abel Maim, and all the storage cities of Naphtali.
New American Standard BibleAnd Ben-hadad listened to King Asa, and he sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, and they conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, and all the storage cities of Naphtali.
NASB 1995So Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, and they conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim and all the store cities of Naphtali.
NASB 1977So Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, and they conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, and all the store cities of Naphtali.
Legacy Standard BibleSo Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his military forces against the cities of Israel, and they struck down Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, and all the store cities of Naphtali.
Amplified BibleBen-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they attacked and conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, and all the storage cities of Naphtali.
Christian Standard BibleBen-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies to the cities of Israel. They attacked Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, and all the storage cities of Naphtali.
Holman Christian Standard BibleBen-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies to the cities of Israel. They attacked Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, and all the storage cities of Naphtali.
American Standard VersionAnd Ben-hadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abel-maim, and all the store-cities of Naphtali.
Contemporary English VersionBenhadad did what Asa asked and sent the Syrian army into Israel. They captured the towns of Ijon, Dan, Abel-Maim, and all the towns in Naphtali where supplies were kept.
English Revised VersionAnd Ben-hadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abel-maim, and all the store cities of Naphtali.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationBenhadad did what King Asa requested. He sent his generals and their armies to attack the cities of Israel. He conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel Maim, and all the storage cities in the territory of Naphtali.
Good News TranslationBenhadad agreed to Asa's proposal and sent his commanding officers and their armies to attack the cities of Israel. They captured Ijon, Dan, Abel Beth Maacah, and all the cities of Naphtali where supplies were stored.
International Standard VersionSo King Ben-hadad did just what King Asa had asked: he sent his commanding officers to attack the cities of Israel. They conquered Ijon, Dan, Bel-maim, and all of the storage centers in Naphtali.
NET BibleBen Hadad accepted King Asa's offer and ordered his army commanders to attack the cities of Israel. They conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel Maim, and all the storage cities of Naphtali.
New Heart English BibleBen Hadad listened to king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they struck Ijon, and Dan, and Abel Maim, and all the storage cities of Naphtali.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd Ben-hadad hearkened to king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelmaim, and all the store cities of Naphtali. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, and all the store cities of Naphtali.
World English BibleBen Hadad listened to King Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they struck Ijon, Dan, Abel Maim, and all the storage cities of Naphtali. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Ben-Hadad listens to King Asa, and sends the heads of the forces that he has to cities of Israel, and they strike Ijon, and Dan, and Abel-Maim, and all the stores, cities of Naphtali.
Young's Literal Translation And Ben-Hadad hearkeneth unto king Asa, and sendeth the heads of the forces that he hath unto cities of Israel, and they smite Ijon, and Dan, and Abel-Maim, and all the stores, cities of Naphtali.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd the son of Hadad will hear to king Asa, and he will send chiefs of the armies which were with him against the cities of Israel; and they will strike Ijon and Dan and Abel-Maim, and all the stores of the cities of Naphtali. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd then Benadad heard this, he sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel: and they took Ahion, and Dan, and Abelmaim, and all the walled cities of Nephtali.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd when he verified this, Benhadad sent the leaders of his armies to the cities of Israel. And they struck Ahion, and Dan, and Abelmaim, and all the walled cities of Naphtali.
New American BibleBen-hadad agreed with King Asa and sent the leaders of his troops against the cities of Israel. They attacked Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, besides all the store cities of Naphtali.
New Revised Standard VersionBen-hadad listened to King Asa, and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel. They conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, and all the store-cities of Naphtali. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Bar-hadad hearkened to King Asa, and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they came and encamped against the cities of Israel; and they took Ijon, Abel, and Beth-maacah, and all the store cities of Naphtali.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd BarHadad listened to King Asa and he sent the Generals of the army that he had and they came and they encamped against the towns of Israel, and they seized Aion and Abil Bayth Maaka, and all the storehouses of the cities of the house of Naphtali. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Ben-hadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelmaim, and all the store-cities of Naphtali.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd the son of Ader hearkened to king Asa, and sent the captains of his host against the cities of Israel; and smote Aeon, and Dan, and Abelmain, and all the country round Nephthali.
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Context War Between Asa and Baasha… 3“Let there be a treaty between me and you, between my father and your father. See, I have sent you silver and gold. Now go and break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel, so that he will withdraw from me.” 4And Ben-hadadlistenedtoKingAsaand sentthe commandersof his armiesagainstthe citiesof Israel,conqueringIjon,Dan,Abel-maim,and allthe storecitiesof Naphtali.5When Baasha learned of this, he stopped fortifying Ramah and abandoned his work.…
Cross References 1 Kings 15:20And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and the whole land of Naphtali, including the region of Chinnereth.
2 Kings 15:29In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.
Isaiah 7:1-2Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, Rezin king of Aram marched up to wage war against Jerusalem. He was accompanied by Pekah son of Remaliah the king of Israel, but he could not overpower the city. / When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind.
2 Kings 16:5-9Then Rezin king of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel came up to wage war against Jerusalem. They besieged Ahaz but could not overcome him. / At that time Rezin king of Aram recovered Elath for Aram, drove out the men of Judah, and sent the Edomites into Elath, where they live to this day. / So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, saying, “I am your servant and your son. Come up and save me from the hands of the kings of Aram and Israel, who are rising up against me.” ...
1 Kings 15:16-22Now there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel throughout their days. / Baasha king of Israel went to war against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah. / So Asa withdrew all the silver and gold that remained in the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace. He entrusted it to his servants and sent them with this message to Ben-hadad son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion, the king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus: ...
2 Kings 18:8He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, from watchtower to fortified city.
Amos 1:3-5This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Damascus, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they threshed Gilead with sledges of iron. / So I will send fire upon the house of Hazael to consume the citadels of Ben-hadad. / I will break down the gates of Damascus; I will cut off the ruler from the Valley of Aven and the one who wields the scepter in Beth-eden. The people of Aram will be exiled to Kir,” says the LORD.
Jeremiah 49:23-27Concerning Damascus: “Hamath and Arpad are put to shame, for they have heard a bad report; they are agitated like the sea; their anxiety cannot be calmed. / Damascus has become feeble; she has turned to flee. Panic has gripped her; anguish and pain have seized her like a woman in labor. / How is the city of praise not forsaken, the town that brings Me joy? ...
Isaiah 8:4For before the boy knows how to cry ‘Father’ or ‘Mother,’ the wealth of Damascus and the plunder of Samaria will be carried off by the king of Assyria.”
Hosea 5:8-9Blow the ram’s horn in Gibeah, the trumpet in Ramah; raise the battle cry in Beth-aven: Lead on, O Benjamin! / Ephraim will be laid waste on the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel I proclaim what is certain.
Matthew 4:24News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them.
Acts 9:32-35As Peter traveled throughout the area, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. / There he found a man named Aeneas who had been paralyzed and bedridden for eight years. / “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up, ...
Luke 4:27And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. Yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.”
Mark 7:31Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis.
John 4:43-45After two days, Jesus left for Galilee. / Now He Himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown. / Yet when He arrived, the Galileans welcomed Him. They had seen all the great things He had done in Jerusalem at the feast, for they had gone there as well.
Treasury of Scripture And Benhadad listened to king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelmaim, and all the store cities of Naphtali. hearkened 1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 2 Peter 2:15 Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaamthe son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness; his armies [heb] which were his 1 Kings 15:20 So Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of the hosts which he had against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelbethmaachah, and all Cinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali. Dan Genesis 14:14 And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trainedservants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursuedthem unto Dan. Judges 18:28,29 Andthere was no deliverer, because itwas far from Zidon, and they had no business withany man; and it was in the valley thatlieth by Bethrehob. And they built a city, and dwelt therein… Judges 20:1 Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead, unto the LORD in Mizpeh. 1 Kings 15:20 So Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of the hosts which he had against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelbethmaachah, and all Cinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali. the store cities 2 Kings 8:6 And when the king asked the woman, she told him. So the king appointed unto her a certain officer, saying, Restore all thatwas hers, and all the fruits of the field since the day that she left the land, even until now. 2 Kings 17:12 For they served idols, whereof the LORD had said unto them, Ye shall not do this thing. 1 Kings 9:19 And all the cities of store that Solomon had, and cities for his chariots, and cities for his horsemen, and that which Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion. Jump to Previous AbelAgreedArmiesAsaAttackingBenBenhadadBen-HadadBen-Ha'dadCaptainsCitiesCommandersConqueredDanHadadHearkenedIjonIsraelMaimNaphtaliNaph'taliSmoteStorageStoreStore-CitiesStore-TownsStruckJump to Next AbelAgreedArmiesAsaAttackingBenBenhadadBen-HadadBen-Ha'dadCaptainsCitiesCommandersConqueredDanHadadHearkenedIjonIsraelMaimNaphtaliNaph'taliSmoteStorageStoreStore-CitiesStore-TownsStruck2 Chronicles 16 1.Asa, by the aid of the Syrians, diverts Baasha from building Ramah7.Being reproved thereof by Hanani, he puts him in prison11.Among his other acts in his disease he seeks not to God, but to the physicians13.His death and burialAnd Ben-hadad listened to King AsaBen-hadad was the king of Aram (Syria), a powerful neighbor to the north of Israel and Judah. King Asa of Judah sought his help against Baasha, king of Israel, by offering treasures from the temple and his own palace. This alliance reflects the political maneuvering common in the ancient Near East, where smaller kingdoms often sought the support of stronger neighbors. Asa's reliance on a foreign king rather than God is later criticized by the prophet Hanani ( 2 Chronicles 16:7-9). and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel
The involvement of Aram's military commanders indicates a formal military campaign. This action demonstrates the strategic importance of alliances and the use of military force to achieve political objectives. The cities targeted were significant for their strategic locations and resources, which would weaken Israel's position. conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim
Ijon, Dan, and Abel-maim were located in the northern part of Israel, in the region of Naphtali. These cities were crucial for controlling trade routes and military movements. Dan, in particular, was a significant city, being the northernmost point of ancient Israel, often mentioned in the phrase "from Dan to Beersheba" to describe the entire land of Israel (Judges 20:1). The conquest of these cities by Ben-hadad's forces would have been a severe blow to Israel's territorial integrity and economic stability. and all the store cities of Naphtali
Store cities were fortified locations used to store provisions and supplies, essential for sustaining a kingdom's economy and military. Naphtali, being a fertile region, was vital for agriculture and trade. The loss of these cities would have crippled Israel's ability to sustain its population and military efforts. This event underscores the vulnerability of Israel due to internal strife and external threats, highlighting the consequences of Asa's decision to rely on human alliances rather than divine support. Persons / Places / Events 1. Ben-hadadThe king of Aram (Syria) who formed an alliance with King Asa of Judah. His involvement was pivotal in the conflict between Judah and Israel. 2. King AsaThe king of Judah who sought an alliance with Ben-hadad to gain military advantage over Israel, demonstrating a lack of reliance on God. 3. Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, and NaphtaliCities and regions in the northern kingdom of Israel that were attacked and conquered by Ben-hadad's forces, weakening Israel's position. 4. The Kingdom of IsraelThe northern kingdom, distinct from Judah, which was under the rule of King Baasha at the time. The conflict with Judah was part of ongoing hostilities between the two kingdoms. 5. The Kingdom of JudahThe southern kingdom, ruled by King Asa, who sought to strengthen his position against Israel through foreign alliances. Teaching Points Reliance on God vs. Human AlliancesAsa's decision to rely on Ben-hadad rather than God serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of placing trust in human alliances over divine guidance. The Consequences of CompromiseCompromising faith principles for political or personal gain can lead to unintended negative consequences, as seen in the weakening of Israel and Asa's later rebuke by the prophet Hanani. The Importance of Consistent FaithAsa's earlier faithfulness contrasted with his later actions highlights the need for consistent reliance on God throughout one's life, not just in times of obvious need. God's Sovereignty in Political AffairsThe events remind believers that God is sovereign over nations and political affairs, and His plans will ultimately prevail despite human actions. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 16
Who was King Baasha in the Bible?
Does any historical evidence support or contradict Asa's treaty with Ben-hadad of Syria in 1 Kings 15:18-20?
Why is there no extra-biblical record of such an elaborate and costly construction project mentioned in 2 Chronicles 4:1-6?
Are there archaeological or historical sources that corroborate the families of scribes mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:55 and their Kenite ties?(4) Abel-maim.--Kings, "Abel - beth - maachah" (comp. 2Samuel 20:14-15, and 2Kings 15:29). This city is nowhere else called Abel-maim, which is, per haps, an early mistake. The Syriac reads Abel-beth-maachah.And all the store-cities (misk?noth,2Chronicles 8:4).--Literally,And all the stores (magazines)of the cities of Naphtali. Kings: "And allCinneroth, with all theland of Naphtali." Cinneroth is mentioned (Joshua 19:35) as a town of Naphtali, and the Sea of Galilee was called the Sea of Cinneroth (Joshua 12:3). Probably the fertile district west of the lake was also called Cinneroth, and this was the country which Benhadad's army laid waste. The present reading of Chronicles may be either a mere textual corruption, or a paraphrase of that of Kings. Some critics assume its originality, which is less likely. We prefer to regard it as a paraphrase or explanation. . . . Verse 4. - Benhadad was apparently not very long in making up either his mind or his method. The bribe that tempted him, drawn from "the treasures" described, well replenished ( 2 Chronicles 15:18; and parallel, 1 Kings 15:15), was probably large. His method was to create a diversion in favour of his new ally, by "smiting" certain picked and highly important cities of Israel, mostly in northern Galilee, by name "Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, and all the store-cities of Naphtalli." Ijon. In Naphtali, mentioned only now, in the parallel, and when a second time taken ( 2 Kings 15:29) by Tiglath-Pileser. Dan. The colonizing of this city is given in Judges 18:1, 2, 29-31; it was originally called Laish, and became the northern landmark of the whole country, as in the expression, "from Dan even to Beersheba" (Judges 17:29; 20:1). Abel-maim. This place was situate at the foot of the Lebanon; in the parallel ( 1 Kings 15:20) it is called Abel-beth-maachah. It is again mentioned as attacked by Tiglath-Pileser, who wrested it from Pekah ( 2 Kings 15:29). In 2 Samuel 20:18, 14, 15 it is called Abel by itself, but in the last two of these verses Beth-maachah is mentioned in close connection with it. After this name the parallel gives also "all Cinneroth" (Septuagint, "all the land of Cinnereth"). The name is the original of the New Testament Gennesaret. It was a city ( Joshua 19:35) that gave its name to the sea and western region of the lake, sometimes called so ( Numbers 34:11; Joshua 11:2; Joshua 12:3). If there were a little more external evidence of it, we should incline to the opinion of Movers, that the "all Cinneroth" of the parallel is the כָּל־מִּסְכְּנות ( "all the store-cities") of our present verse. But at present we may take it that the two records supplement one another. All the store-cities of Naphtali (see 2 Chronicles 32:28; 2 Chronicles 8:6 and its parallel, 1 Kings 9:19).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew And Ben-hadadהֲדַ֜ד(hă·ḏaḏ)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1130:Ben-hadad -- 'son of Hadad', the name of several Aramean (Syrian) kingslistenedוַיִּשְׁמַ֨ע(way·yiš·ma‘)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8085:To hear intelligentlytoאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, toKingהַמֶּ֣לֶךְ(ham·me·leḵ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428:A kingAsaאָסָ֗א(’ā·sā)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 609:Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite nameand sentוַ֠יִּשְׁלַח(way·yiš·laḥ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7971:To send away, for, outthe commandersשָׂרֵ֨י(śā·rê)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 8269:Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, princeof his armiesהַחֲיָלִ֤ים(ha·ḥă·yā·lîm)Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2428:A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strengthagainstאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, tothe citiesעָרֵ֣י(‘ā·rê)Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 5892:Excitementof Israel,יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל(yiś·rā·’êl)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his descconqueringוַיַּכּוּ֙(way·yak·kū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5221:To strikeIjon,עִיּ֣וֹן(‘î·yō·wn)Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5859:Ijon -- a place in NaphtaliDan,דָּ֔ן(dān)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1835:Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern IsraelAbel-maim,מָ֑יִם(mā·yim)Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 66:Abel-maim -- 'meadow of water'and allכָּֽל־(kāl-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everythe storeמִסְכְּנ֖וֹת(mis·kə·nō·wṯ)Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4543:Supply, storagecitiesעָרֵ֥י(‘ā·rê)Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 5892:Excitementof Naphtali.נַפְתָּלִֽי׃(nap̄·tā·lî)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5321:Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them
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OT History: 2 Chronicles 16:4 Ben Hadad listened to king Asa (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
