What does 2 Chronicles 16:9 mean?
“For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.””
‘The eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.’ God actively supports the wholehearted.
Spoken as a rebuke to King Asa for trusting an alliance instead of God, the verse reveals God searching for those who rely fully on him.
To such people he gives strength—an invitation to trust God completely rather than human props.
What does God look for in 2 Chronicles 16:9?
Hearts fully committed to him—people who trust him completely—so that he can show himself strong on their behalf.
Original BibleDawn explanation · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.