2 Chronicles 14:11
“And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee.”
2 Chronicles 14:11 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he called upon the Lord God, and said: Lord, there is no difference with thee, whether thou help with few, or with many: help us, O Lord our God: for with confidence in thee, and in thy name, we are come against this multitude. O Lord thou art our God, let not man prevail against thee.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Asa cried unto Jehovah his God, and said, Jehovah, there is none besides thee to help, between the mighty and him that hath no strength: help us, O Jehovah our God; for we rely on thee, and in thy name are we come against this multitude. O Jehovah, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee.
- DARBYDarby
- And Asa cried unto Jehovah his God, and said, Jehovah, it maketh no difference to thee to help, whether there be much or no power: help us, O Jehovah our God, for we rely on thee, and in thy name have we come against this multitude. Jehovah, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Asa cried to Yahweh his God, and said, Yahweh, there is none besides you to help, between the mighty and him who has no strength. Help us, Yahweh our God; for we rely on you, and in your name are we come against this multitude. Yahweh, you are our God. Don't let man prevail against you.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Asa calleth unto Jehovah his God, and saith, 'Jehovah! it is nothing with Thee to help, between the mighty and those who have no power; help us, O Jehovah, our God, for on Thee we have leant, and in Thy name we have come against this multitude; O Jehovah, our God thou art; let him not prevail with Thee ; mortal man!
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Asa cried out to the Lord his God, saying, "Lord, it is nothing for You to help, whether with many or with those who have no strength. Help us, O Lord our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we go against this multitude. O Lord, You are our God; let no man prevail against You."
Context: 2 Chronicles 14
9And there came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an host of a thousand thousand, and three hundred chariots; and came unto Mareshah.
10Then Asa went out against him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
11And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee.
12So the LORD smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
13And Asa and the people that were with him pursued them unto Gerar: and the Ethiopians were overthrown, that they could not recover themselves; for they were destroyed before the LORD, and before his host; and they carried away very much spoil.
About 2 Chronicles 14: Asa's Reign in Judah
Asa's reign characterized by spiritual reforms, the removal of idols, and a period of peace and prosperity in Judah.
Commentary
2 Chronicles 14 is a chapter that focuses on the reign of King Asa of Judah. Asa was a righteous king who followed the Lord and sought to lead his people in the ways of the Lord. He removed all the idols and altars of the false gods from the land and commanded the people to seek the Lord. He also fortified the cities of Judah and built up the army to protect the people from their enemies.