1 Kings 15:23 Meaning and Explanation
“The rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? Nevertheless in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet.”
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Read Full Chapter →Asa's many deeds are recorded elsewhere, though in old age he suffered a disease in his feet.
What Does 1 Kings 15:23 Mean?
The historian sums up Asa's reign, his might and his building projects, pointing to the royal annals for the full account. Then he adds a poignant note: in his old age Asa was diseased in his feet. Even a long and largely faithful life ended under the weight of frailty.
The mention of Asa's affliction grounds his story in the common lot of mortal flesh. Greatness and faithfulness do not exempt anyone from suffering and decline. Yet such weakness can become a final teacher, turning the heart once more to dependence on God, who alone is our strength when the body fails.
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What does 1 Kings 15:23 mean?
Asa's many deeds are recorded elsewhere, though in old age he suffered a disease in his feet.