And Asa in the thirty and ninth year of his reign was diseased in his feet, until his disease was exceeding great: yet in his disease he sought not to the LORD, but to the physicians.
In the thirty-ninth year of King Asa's reign, he developed a serious disease in his feet that became extremely severe. But even in his illness, he didn't turn to the LORD for help—instead, he only relied on doctors.
This verse shows how King Asa failed to seek God's help during his serious illness, choosing to trust only in human doctors instead of turning to the Lord.
📚 Historical Context
King Asa had ruled Judah for nearly four decades and had started as a faithful king who trusted God completely. However, in his later years, he began relying more on human alliances and solutions rather than seeking God first. This foot disease occurred near the end of his reign, representing the spiritual decline that had been happening in his heart.
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