2 Chronicles 13:8

New International Reader's Version

“Now you plan to stand up against the kingdom of the Lord. His kingdom is in the hands of men in David’s family line. It’s true that you have a huge army. You have the statues of the golden calves that Jeroboam made to be your gods.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:28

So King Jeroboam asked for advice. Then he made two golden statues that looked like calves. He said to the people, “It’s too hard for you to go up to Jerusalem. Israel, here are your gods who brought you up out of Egypt.”

1 Kings 12:29

He set up one statue in Bethel. He set up the other one in Dan.

1 Kings 14:9

You have done more evil things than all those who lived before you. You have made other gods for yourself. You have made statues of gods out of metal. You have made me very angry. You have turned your back on me.

2 Chronicles 11:15

Jeroboam had appointed his own priests to serve at the high places. He had made statues of gods that looked like goats and calves. His priests served those gods.

2 Chronicles 20:12

Our God, won’t you please judge them? We don’t have the power to face this huge army that’s attacking us. We don’t know what to do. But we’re looking to you to help us.”

2 Chronicles 20:6

He said, “Lord, you are the God of our people who lived long ago. You are the God who is in heaven. You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. You are strong and powerful. No one can fight against you and win.

2 Chronicles 9:8

May the Lord your God be praised. He takes great delight in you. He placed you on his throne as king. He put you there to rule for him. Your God loves Israel very much. He longs to take good care of them forever. That’s why he has made you king over them. He knows that you will do what is fair and right.”

Psalm 33:16

A king isn’t saved just because his army is big. A soldier doesn’t escape just because he is very strong.

Luke 19:14

“But those he ruled over hated him. They sent some messengers after him. They were sent to say, ‘We don’t want this man to be our king.’

Luke 19:27

And what about my enemies who did not want me to be king over them? Bring them here! Kill them in front of me!’ ”