2 Chronicles 14:2
New International Version
Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God.

New Living Translation
Asa did what was pleasing and good in the sight of the LORD his God.

English Standard Version
And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God.

Berean Standard Bible
And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God.

King James Bible
And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God:

New King James Version
Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God,

New American Standard Bible
And Asa did what was good and right in the sight of the LORD his God,

NASB 1995
Asa did good and right in the sight of the LORD his God,

NASB 1977
And Asa did good and right in the sight of the LORD his God,

Legacy Standard Bible
And Asa did what was good and right in the sight of Yahweh his God,

Amplified Bible
Asa did what was good and right in the sight of the LORD his God.

Christian Standard Bible
Asa did what was good and right in the sight of the LORD his God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Asa did what was good and right in the sight of the LORD his God.

American Standard Version
And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of Jehovah his God:

Contemporary English Version
Asa obeyed the LORD his God and did right.

English Revised Version
And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Asa did what the LORD his God considered good and right.

Good News Translation
Asa pleased the LORD, his God, by doing what was right and good.

International Standard Version
Asa practiced what the LORD his God considered to be right

Majority Standard Bible
And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God.

NET Bible
Asa did what the LORD his God desired and approved.

New Heart English Bible
Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God:

Webster's Bible Translation
And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God:

World English Bible
Asa did that which was good and right in Yahweh his God’s eyes,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Asa does that which is good and that which is right in the eyes of his God YHWH,

Young's Literal Translation
And Asa doth that which is good, and that which is right, in the eyes of Jehovah his God,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Asa will do the good and the straight in the eyes of Jehovah his God:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Asa did that which was good and pleasing in the sight of his God, and he destroyed the altars of foreign worship, and the high places.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now Asa did what was good and pleasing in the sight of his God. And he overturned the altars of foreign worship, and the high places.

New American Bible
Asa did what was good and right in the sight of the LORD, his God.

New Revised Standard Version
Asa did what was good and right in the sight of the LORD his God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Asa did that which was good and right in the presence of the LORD his God;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Asa did what is good and what is beautiful before LORD JEHOVAH his God.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he did that which was good and right in the sight of the Lord his God.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Asa Reigns in Judah
1Then Abijah rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Asa reigned in his place, and in his days the land was at peace for ten years. 2And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God. 3He removed the foreign altars and high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and chopped down the Asherah poles.…

Cross References
1 Kings 15:11
And Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done.

1 Kings 15:14
The high places were not removed, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted to the LORD all his days.

2 Chronicles 15:17
The high places were not removed from Israel, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted all his days.

2 Chronicles 17:3-4
Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, / but he sought the God of his father and walked by His commandments rather than the practices of Israel.

2 Chronicles 19:3
However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.”

2 Chronicles 20:32
And Jehoshaphat walked in the way of his father Asa and did not turn away from it; he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 21:12
Then a letter came to Jehoram from Elijah the prophet, which stated: “This is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘You have not walked in the ways of your father Jehoshaphat or of Asa king of Judah,

2 Chronicles 24:2
And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.

2 Chronicles 25:2
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not wholeheartedly.

2 Chronicles 26:4
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done.

2 Chronicles 27:2
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done. In addition, he did not enter the temple of the LORD. But the people still behaved corruptly.

2 Chronicles 29:2
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.

2 Chronicles 31:20-21
So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God. / He acted with all his heart in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered.

2 Chronicles 34:2
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.

1 Kings 22:43
And Jehoshaphat walked in all the ways of his father Asa; he did not turn away from them, but did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. The high places, however, were not removed; the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.


Treasury of Scripture

And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God:

A.

2 Chronicles 31:20
And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God.

1 Kings 15:11,14
And Asa did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, as did David his father…

Luke 1:75
In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.

Jump to Previous
Asa Eyes Good Right Sight
Jump to Next
Asa Eyes Good Right Sight
2 Chronicles 14
1. Asa following, destroys idolatry
6. having peace, he strengthens his kingdom with forts and armies
9. Calling of God, he overthrows Zerah, and spoils the Ethiopians














And Asa
The name "Asa" in Hebrew means "physician" or "healer." Asa was the third king of the Kingdom of Judah and the son of Abijah. His reign is noted for religious reforms and efforts to return Judah to the worship of Yahweh. Historically, Asa's reign is placed around 911-870 BC. Asa's leadership is significant as it marks a period of relative peace and prosperity, attributed to his faithfulness to God.

did what was good and right
The phrase "did what was good and right" indicates a moral and spiritual alignment with God's standards. In Hebrew, "good" (טוֹב, tov) often refers to what is beneficial, pleasing, or morally excellent, while "right" (יָשָׁר, yashar) implies straightness or uprightness. Asa's actions were not just politically or socially beneficial but were aligned with divine principles. This phrase sets a standard for leadership that prioritizes God's commandments and moral integrity.

in the eyes of the LORD
The "eyes of the LORD" is a metaphorical expression indicating God's omniscience and His ability to see and judge human actions. In the Hebrew context, it emphasizes that God's perspective is the ultimate measure of righteousness. Asa's deeds were not just for public approval but were genuinely aimed at pleasing God, who sees beyond outward appearances to the heart's intentions.

his God
The phrase "his God" personalizes Asa's relationship with the LORD, indicating a covenantal bond. This personal possessive pronoun underscores the intimate and exclusive relationship between Asa and Yahweh, the God of Israel. It reflects the biblical theme of a personal relationship with God, where faithfulness and obedience are central to one's identity and purpose. Asa's reforms and actions were driven by this personal commitment to God, setting an example for the nation of Judah.

REIGN OF ASA (2 Chronicles 14-16.)

(a) EFFORTS TO ROOT OUT ILLEGITIMATE WORSHIPS, AND TO STRENGTHEN THE SYSTEM OF NATIONAL DEFENCES (2Chronicles 14:2-7; comp. 1Kings 15:9-15).

(2) That which was good and right.--Literally, The good and the right, an expression defined in 2Chronicles 14:3-4. It is used of Hezekiah, 2Chronicles 31:20. See 1Kings 15:11, "And Asa did the right in the eyes of the Lord, like David his father." . . .

Verse 2. - That which was good and right. Our Authorized Version does not omit to mark the first three words with italic type, the simple and emphatic original being, the good and the straight.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Asa
אָסָא֙ (’ā·sā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 609: Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name

did
וַיַּ֤עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

what was good
הַטּ֣וֹב (haṭ·ṭō·wḇ)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

and right
וְהַיָּשָׁ֔ר (wə·hay·yā·šār)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3477: Straight, right

in the eyes
בְּעֵינֵ֖י (bə·‘ê·nê)
Preposition-b | Noun - cdc
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

of the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

his God.
אֱלֹהָֽיו׃ (’ĕ·lō·hāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative


Links
2 Chronicles 14:2 NIV
2 Chronicles 14:2 NLT
2 Chronicles 14:2 ESV
2 Chronicles 14:2 NASB
2 Chronicles 14:2 KJV

2 Chronicles 14:2 BibleApps.com
2 Chronicles 14:2 Biblia Paralela
2 Chronicles 14:2 Chinese Bible
2 Chronicles 14:2 French Bible
2 Chronicles 14:2 Catholic Bible

OT History: 2 Chronicles 14:2 Asa did that which was good (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr)
2 Chronicles 14:1
Top of Page
Top of Page