2 Chronicles 16:9

For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.

Cross-reference

2 Chronicles 16:12 shows Asa continuing in self-reliance, seeking physicians instead of the LORD — proving the rebuke here was unheeded.

2 Chronicles 15:17 Historical context

2 Chronicles 15:17 notes Asa's heart was perfect — the very condition for God's support in 16:9, adding narrative context.

2 Chronicles 13:18 shows Judah prevailing because they relied on the LORD — contrasting Asa's later failure to rely on God here.

2 Chronicles 24:24 shows the converse: God's eyes also see unfaithfulness, resulting in judgment on Joash.

In 2 Chronicles 6:20, Solomon asks God's eyes to be on the temple; here God's eyes roam the whole earth — a broader scope.

2 Chronicles 6:40 asks God to open His eyes to the temple — while 2 Chronicles 16:9 says God's eyes actively search the whole earth for loyal hearts.

Proverbs 15:3 says God's eyes are everywhere, beholding evil and good — directly parallel to His all-seeing gaze.

Psalm 34:15 Parallel

Psalm 34:15 echoes God's eyes on the righteous, reinforcing that God actively watches to support those loyal to Him.

Jeremiah 16:17 has God's eyes on all ways, nothing hidden — reinforcing the omniscience theme from 2 Chronicles.

Job 34:21 Parallel

Job 34:21 declares God's eyes are on all human ways — matching the universal surveillance described here.

Jeremiah 32:19 adds that God's eyes are open to give everyone according to their ways — linking His sight with judgment.

Zechariah 4:10 directly quotes the 'eyes of the LORD which run to and fro through the whole earth' — identical phrasing.

In 2 Kings 20:3, Hezekiah exemplifies the fully committed heart that 2 Chronicles 16:9 describes — a direct contrast to Asa's failure.

Hebrews 4:13 declares all things are naked before God — expanding the scope of His all-seeing sight.

1 Peter 3:12 says God's eyes are over the righteous and His ears open to their prayers — mirrors the supportive purpose.

Zechariah 6:7 describes chariot spirits walking to and fro through the earth, mirroring the imagery of God's eyes ranging throughout the earth in 2 Chronicles 16:9.

Amos 9:4 Contrast

Amos 9:4 presents the opposite: God sets His eyes upon Israel for evil, not good—contrasting the promise of help for the faithful in 2 Chronicles 16:9.

Isaiah 38:3 Parallel

Isaiah 38:3 shows Hezekiah's loyal heart and walk before God—a positive example of the kind of heart God seeks in this verse.

Proverbs 22:12 pairs 'eyes of the LORD' with preserving knowledge and overthrowing the faithless—exactly the loyalty theme here.

Revelation 5:6 describes the Lamb with seven eyes, the seven Spirits sent into all the earth—a direct parallel to God's eyes ranging throughout the earth in 2 Chronicles 16:9.

Psalm 33:13 Parallel

Psalm 33:13 echoes God's all-seeing eye, seeing all mankind—a direct parallel to His eyes roaming the earth.

Psalm 66:7 Parallel

Psalm 66:7 describes God's eyes observing nations with a warning to the rebellious, matching the consequence Asa faced.

In 1 Samuel 16:7, God looks at the heart — the same truth that God's eyes see inner loyalty, as referenced here.

Psalm 11:4 Parallel

Psalm 11:4 declares God's eyes see and test — directly parallel to the LORD's eyes ranging the earth.

Job 36:7 Parallel

Job 36:7 says God 'does not take his eyes off the righteous' — a strong parallel to strengthening the fully committed.

Job 31:4 Related theme

Job 31:4 asks 'Does he not see my ways?' — reinforcing that God sees all, as in the main verse.

Job 28:24 Parallel

Job 28:24 says God 'looks to the ends of the earth' — a direct parallel to the LORD's eyes ranging everywhere.

Ezra 8:22 Related theme

Ezra 8:22 echoes the theme: God's hand is on those who seek Him for good, similar to strengthening the committed.

Ezra 5:5 Parallel

Ezra 5:5 directly states 'the eye of their God was watching' — a clear parallel to God's eyes ranging to strengthen.

In 2 Kings 6:16, Elisha declares God's unseen army is greater — a concrete example of God showing strength for the loyal, as 2 Chronicles 16:9 promises.

1 Kings 15:14 Historical context

1 Kings 15:14 describes Asa's heart as 'perfect with the LORD' earlier — contrasting with the rebuke here for his later foolish reliance on Syria.

Proverbs 5:21 states God's eyes see all human ways, similar to His 'running to and fro' to know every heart.

Acts 12:11 Parallel

Acts 12:11 shows God delivering Peter from prison—a direct example of the LORD showing Himself strong on behalf of the faithful, as promised in 2 Chronicles 16:9.

Jeremiah 5:1 uses the same 'run to and fro' phrase, but for humans searching for a righteous person rather than God's eyes seeking loyalty.

Jeremiah 24:6 Related theme

In Jeremiah 24:6, God promises to set His eyes on His people for good—echoing the same divine watchfulness that benefits the faithful in 2 Chronicles 16:9.

Nahum 1:7 Related theme

Nahum 1:7 affirms the LORD as a stronghold for those who trust Him, matching the promise that He shows Himself strong for the faithful in 2 Chronicles 16:9.

1 Kings 8:29 also speaks of God's eyes being open — but specifically toward the temple, complementing the universal search in 2 Chronicles 16:9.