16:7a At that time Hanani the seer came to King Asa of Judah

At this time Hanani the prophet came to Asa king of Judah
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Then Hanani the prophet came to see King Asa king of Judah

16:7b and told him,

and said to him:
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and gave him this message:

16:7c “Because you have relied on the king of Aram

“You depended on the king of Aram for help
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“You trusted in the power of the king of Aram.

16:7d and not on the LORD your God,

instead of on Yahweh your God.
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You should have trusted Yahweh your God ⌊to help you⌋.

16:7e the army of the king of Aram has escaped from your hand.

That is why his army was able to escape from you.
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Because of this you have missed the opportunity to destroy the army of Aram.

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