2 Chronicles 16 · Grade 3
Relying on the Wrong King
Read the Story
Baasha king of Israel built Ramah to keep people from going to Judah. Asa took silver and gold from Yahweh's house. He sent it to Ben Hadad king of Syria to help him against Baasha.
Hanani the seer came to Asa. He said that because Asa relied on the king of Syria and not on Yahweh, the Syrian army had escaped him. Yahweh's eyes run back and forth through the whole earth, to show himself strong for those whose heart is perfect toward him.
Asa was angry with the seer. In his thirty-ninth year, Asa became very sick in his feet. Yet in his sickness he did not seek Yahweh, but only the doctors. Asa died, and the people buried him with honor.
Memory Verse
“For Yahweh’s eyes run back and forth throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. You have done foolishly in this; for from now on you will have wars.””
2 Chronicles 16:9 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
Why did Baasha build Ramah?
What did Asa send to Ben Hadad?
Who did Hanani say Asa relied on?
Where do Yahweh's eyes run?
Who did Asa seek when he was sick?
God's Eyes on the Whole Earth
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for watching over me. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- Why should we trust God first?
- How can you listen when someone corrects you?
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