2 Kings 16:1: The Study, Journaling, Prayer, and Thinking Through of the Verse

2 Kings 16:1 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Judah’s King Ahaz
16 In the seventeenth year of Pekah son of Remaliah,(A) Ahaz(B) son of Jotham became king of Judah.
Cross references:
16:1-4 : 2 Ch 28:1-4
16:1 : Is 1:1; 7:1

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB). Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville Tennessee. All rights reserved.

My Questions: Who are Pekah, Remaliah, Ahaz, and Jotham? When was the seventeenth year of Pekah’s reign? Why were all these people listed and not just Ahaz? Where did this take place? Why did Ahaz take the throne or why did he become king? We're all the people listed kings? Why are all these people listed in the Bible? What can be learned from these individuals? 

2 Kings 16:1 Expanded Bible (EXB)
Ahaz King of Judah(A)
16 Ahaz was the son of Jotham king of Judah. Ahaz became king of Judah in the seventeenth year Pekah son of Remaliah was king of Israel.

Cross references:

2 Kings 16:1: 16:1–20; 2 Chr. 28:1–7, 16–27

Expanded Bible (EXB). The Expanded Bible, Copyright © 2011 Thomas Nelson Inc. All rights reserved.

2 Kings 16:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
Ahaz Rules in Judah
16 Ahaz son of Jotham began to rule over Judah in the seventeenth year of King Pekah’s reign in Israel.
New Living Translation (NLT). Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

2 Kings 16:1 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Ahaz Reigns over Judah
16 In the seventeenth year of Pekah the son of Remaliah, (A)Ahaz the son of Jotham, king of Judah, became king.
Cross references:
2 Kings 16:1 : 2 Chr 28:1
New American Standard Bible (NASB). Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation

2 Kings 16:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
Ahaz Reigns in Judah
16 In the seventeenth year of Pekah the son of Remaliah, Ahaz the son of Jotham, king of Judah, began to reign.
New King James Version (NKJV). Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Each version or translation of the Bible brings new insight to the Word of God. Therefore, it is important to read several versions and see how much more I can learn.

It is also important to do the same with the cross-references.  

Here is one:

2 Chronicles 28:1-4 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Judah’s King Ahaz

28:1 Ahaz was 20 years old(A) when he became king and reigned 16 years in Jerusalem. He did not do what was right in the Lord’s sight(B) like his ancestor David, 2 for he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel(C) and made cast images of the Baals.(D) 3 He burned incense in the Valley of Hinnom(E) and burned his children in[a](F)the fire, imitating the detestable practices of the nations the Lord had dispossessed before the Israelites.(G) 4 He sacrificed and burned incense on the high places,(H) on the hills, and under every green tree.

Footnotes:

- 2 Chronicles 28:3 LXX, Syr, Tg read and passed his children through

Cross references:
- 28:1-6 : 2Kg 16:2-4
- 28:1 : 2 Ch 27:2
- 28:2 : 2 Ch 22:3
- 28:2 : Ex 34:17
- 28:3 : Jos 15:8; 18:16; 2 Kg 23:10; Jr 7:29-34; 19:2-6
- 28:3 : Lv 18:21; 2 Kg 16:3; 2Ch 33:6
- 28:3 : 2 Ch 33:2

- 28:4 : 2 Ch 28:25

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville Tennessee. All rights reserved.

What more do I learn about 2 Kings 16:1 based off of this passage and cross-reference?

I definitely learn more about Ahaz. 

Ahaz tool the throne when he was about twenty years old and reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. 

He did not do what was right in the sight of the Lord. 

To be continued...

(Written on September 13, 2016, Tuesday, 1223 p.m.)

31,102 Verses

There are 31,102 verses in the Holy Bible. 

I am not sure if I will be able to journal through all of them in this blog or not. Nor am I sure if I will live long enough to give each the attention they deserve. 

The truth of the matter is, I want two days per verse at least to read, study, pray, meditate and think on, and journal about over time.

31,102 times two days equals 62,204.

At that rate, it would take 170.43 years. Well, I have about a quarter of that to live. Therefore, I will not be able to cover every verse of the Bible. However, with the cross-references of each verse, I might come awfully close. 

We shall see how long it takes me to thoroughly study each verse. Then, I can determine about how long this thorough study will take me on average. 

My Personal Prayer Journaling on Saturday March 21, 2015. S.O.A.P. of Jeremiah 17:7-8

​Jeremiah 17:7-8 is the verse of the day at https://www.biblegateway.com. I found it in my email this morning before I even got out of bed. It brought me peace and joy at once and it made me ponder. 

*~*

Jeremiah 17:7-8 New Living Translation (NLT)

7 “But blessed are those who trust in the Lord

and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.

8 They are like trees planted along a riverbank,

with roots that reach deep into the water.

Such trees are not bothered by the heat

or worried by long months of drought.

Their leaves stay green,

and they never stop producing fruit.

-- New Living Translation (NLT)

Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

*~*

The passage is one I needed to read and apply immediately--and still is a couple of hours later. These scripture verses are a life-changer, if read, pondered, prayed, applied, and reviewed.

I cannot help but wonder how different my life would be if I applied these verses every moment of every day.

Also, how different would our world be if others did the same. If the world lived these verses, we would find the peace everyone seeks.

Now... SOAP:

Scripture:

If I trust in God, I will be blessed.

Pause.

I allow that truth to sink in deeply and think on it for a moment, realizing if I spent every moment for the rest of my life, I would be able to glean more and more. It is a passage I could meditate on the rest of my life.

Observation:

Isn't this the life every person seeks?

The Jeremiah 17:7-8 life...

Yes. I will meditate, ponder, think, and pray on these things.

Trust in the Lord my God... How do I do that exactly?

I turn to the original Hebrew meaning of TRUSTS, and find this:

http://biblehub.com/hebrew/982.htm

It infers we are to trust in God boldly. Firmly. Without question or hesitation. 

Do I trust the Lord in this manner?

How much do I trust the Lord, really? 

My husband and I are in the waiting room right now, waiting for God to guide and organize our steps. We are waiting for instruction and answers. We know they will come. It's just... when? How? What does He expect of us as we wait and sit in the waiting room? How can we trust fully, boldly, with confidence, and not waiver? 

Will be continued.

S.O.A.P. and Bible Reading - Love God Greatly

http://www.lovegodgreatly.com/?s=s.o.a.p.

S.O.A.P. and Bible Reading

A tip to get the most out of your time with God.

Blessings,
--Stacy Duplease
Email:
agodlyvision@gmail.com
rememberingyourpresent@gmail.com
Blogs:
http://rypstories.blogspot.com
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Tablet

Romans 15:13

http://bible.com/116/rom.15.13.NLT

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Multiple Versions or Translations

Meditating, pondering, applying, and prayer journaling the Word of God:

​1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 New Living Translation (NLT)

16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
New Living Translation (NLT)
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

~*~*~*~

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Expanded Bible (EXB)

16 Always ·be joyful [rejoice]. 17 Pray ·continually [without ceasing], 18 and give thanks ·whatever happens [in all circumstances; in everything]. That is ·what God wants [God's will] for you in Christ Jesus.
Expanded Bible (EXB)
The Expanded Bible, Copyright © 2011 Thomas Nelson Inc. All rights reserved.

~*~*~*~

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

16 Rejoice always!
17 Pray constantly.
18 Give thanks in everything,
for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville Tennessee. All rights reserved.

~*~*~*~

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)

16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God's will in Christ Jesus that you do this.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
Copyright © 1995 by God's Word to the Nations. Used by permission of Baker Publishing Group

~*~*~*~

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Living Bible (TLB)

16 Always be joyful. 17 Always keep on praying. 18 No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
Living Bible (TLB)
The Living Bible copyright © 1971 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

~*~*~*~

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

16 Rejoice always; 17 pray without ceasing; 18 in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation

~*~*~*~

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 New Century Version (NCV)

16 Always be joyful. 17 Pray continually, 18 and give thanks whatever happens. That is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus.
New Century Version (NCV)
The Holy Bible, New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.

~*~*~*~

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 The Message (MSG)

16-18 Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.
The Message (MSG)
Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson


Blessings,
--Stacy Duplease
Email:
agodlyvision@gmail.com
rememberingyourpresent@gmail.com
Blogs:
http://alifeofthanks.blogspot.com
http://rypstories.blogspot.com
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Tablet

Bible verse of the day

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+thess+5%3A16-18&version=NLT

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 New Living Translation (NLT)
16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
New Living Translation (NLT)
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Blessings,
--Stacy Duplease
Email:
agodlyvision@gmail.com
rememberingyourpresent@gmail.com
Blogs:
http://alifeofthanks.blogspot.com
http://rypstories.blogspot.com
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Tablet

My life of prayer and blessing

My prayer journaling about Philippians 4:6:

Lord, thank You for so patiently, and thoroughly, teaching me about this verse:

Philippians 4:6 GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
6 Never worry about anything. But in every situation let God know what you need in prayers and requests while giving thanks.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
Copyright © 1995 by God's Word to the Nations. Used by permission of Baker Publishing Group

What I find interesting about Your Word, Lord, is how it takes on far more depth and meaning each time I read it. Philippians 4:6 is a prime example of this. I have read it repeatedly over the last two plus decades, for it is one of my favorites and is one I try to keep in mind and apply (live by). And I can honestly say that the verse means more to me, as far as my understanding, today than it ever has. The beauty is I know how with Your living Word, I will be able to say the same with this verse for the rest of my life. (This also shows why it is so important to be in the Bible and stay in the Bible through reading it repeatedly).

Thank You for this lesson and reminder, Lord. Thank You for the beauty of Your Word.

How is it best to live each day, in every moment? The answer is found here:

Philippians 4:6 New Living Translation (NLT)
6 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
New Living Translation (NLT)
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

I wish I lived this verse a great deal more than I do. I wished it became a true way of life and living. If I did, I would truly practice His presence and live in never-ending, unceasing prayer. My life would be a prayer of thanks and blessing.

Wow. Wonder of wonders.

Pause.

I am going to sit here for a moment and allow this to sink in more fully and thoroughly. I do not want to rush this moment.

Hah! I just realized the blog name You gave me: A Life of Thanks. A life of prayer and thanks. Philippians 4:6 comes around full circle and the meaning grows deeper.

Bible Verse of the Day

Source: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Phil+4%3A6&version=HCSB

Philippians 4:6 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

6 Don't worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville Tennessee. All rights reserved.

A verse to think on or about (contemplate), pray, journal, and apply.

Blessings,
--Stacy Duplease
http://RYPStories.blogspot.com
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Tablet

Application How-to

How does the Bible, written thousands of years ago, apply to our lives in the 21st Century? 

Let me rephrase the question:
How does an ancient text apply to our lives today? 

That question was meant to get us thinking and shift our focus. Now, why don't you prepare your journal workbook to answer the following questions:

334 Was this a concern of yours before this study?

335 Has this study helped you to look at application with a new perspective? 

At this point, you might think this blog post about how to figure out proper application within proper biblical context to our lives today. However, there is no time like the present. Now that you are familiar with thinking about living the Word of God, the Holy Bible, you are ready to understand more of the tips of the trade, so to speak.

All of the books of the Bible was written for a specific person or group of people in mind--at the time. The book meant something specific for them then in history. It is important for us to remember how it applied to them does not necessarily apply to us in the same manner. What we need to ask of what we read is this:

How does this verse or passage apply to my eternal life?

If it does not apply to your eternal life, then ask yourself if it applies to you at all. Make sure to read the entire chapter and then the book and ask yourself the question again. If it doesn't, then ask these dimensional questions:
A How does this help me grow in faith?
B How does this help me glorify God?
C How does address my inward life? My being life? My thought life?
D What behavior change does this ask of me? 

Now, if your application options did apply to your eternal life, still ask questions A-D to see if you can get an application for each of those points. It helps you to have a more rounded faith--where you are not all about doing or all about being.

Asking those questions should help you come up with 4 applications at least... if the verse of passage applies to your eternal life, of course. 

So, all of the questions to ask in order to figure out how a verse or passage applies to your life, in recap, are: 

How does this apply to my eternal life? 

A How does this help me grow in faith?
B How does this help me glorify God?
C How does address my inward life? My being life? My thought life?
D What behavior change does this ask of me?

Stacy Duplease
Bible Study Writer & Blogger
A Loyal Faith
Find my books at/store: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/hisfiction 

a loyal faith blog: Application Template

Sent from my Kindle Fire

Application

Let's be real for a minute.

Before this study, whenever you read the Word, and even studied it, how often did you apply it to your life?

Please take at least ten minutes to write your response.

-- Stacy Duplease
Sent from my Kindle Fire