Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All Judah rejoiced about the oath because they had sworn it wholeheartedly. They sought God eagerly, and he was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side. New Living Translation All in Judah were happy about this covenant, for they had entered into it with all their heart. They earnestly sought after God, and they found him. And the LORD gave them rest from their enemies on every side. English Standard Version And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn with all their heart and had sought him with their whole desire, and he was found by them, and the LORD gave them rest all around. Berean Standard Bible And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with all their heart. They had sought Him earnestly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side. King James Bible And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and the LORD gave them rest round about. New King James Version And all Judah rejoiced at the oath, for they had sworn with all their heart and sought Him with all their soul; and He was found by them, and the LORD gave them rest all around. New American Standard Bible All Judah rejoiced concerning the oath, for they had sworn with all their heart and had sought Him earnestly, and He let them find Him. So the LORD gave them rest on every side. NASB 1995 All Judah rejoiced concerning the oath, for they had sworn with their whole heart and had sought Him earnestly, and He let them find Him. So the LORD gave them rest on every side. NASB 1977 And all Judah rejoiced concerning the oath, for they had sworn with their whole heart and had sought Him earnestly, and He let them find Him. So the LORD gave them rest on every side. Legacy Standard Bible All Judah was glad concerning the oath, for they had sworn with their whole heart and had searched for Him with all their desire, and He was found by them. So Yahweh gave them rest on every side. Amplified Bible All Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn with all their heart and had sought Him with their whole heart, and He let them find Him. So the LORD gave them rest on every side. Christian Standard Bible All Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it wholeheartedly. They had sought him with all sincerity, and he was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side. Holman Christian Standard Bible All Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with all their mind. They had sought Him with all their heart, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side. American Standard Version And all Judah rejoiced at the oath; for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and Jehovah gave them rest round about. Contemporary English Version Everyone was happy because they had made this solemn promise, and in return, the LORD blessed them with peace from all their enemies. English Revised Version And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and the LORD gave them rest round about. GOD'S WORD® Translation All the people of Judah were overjoyed because of the oath, since they took the oath wholeheartedly. They took great pleasure in looking for the LORD, and he let them find him. So the LORD surrounded them with peace. Good News Translation All the people of Judah were happy because they had made this covenant with all their heart. They took delight in worshiping the LORD, and he accepted them and gave them peace on every side. International Standard Version Everybody in Judah was very glad to make their oath, because they had made their vow with all their heart and had sought him with all of their might, and they found him! The LORD also gave them rest in their surrounding lands. Majority Standard Bible And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with all their heart. They had sought Him earnestly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side. NET Bible All Judah was happy about the oath, because they made the vow with their whole heart. They willingly sought the LORD and he responded to them. He made them secure on every side. New Heart English Bible All Judah rejoiced at the oath; for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and the LORD gave them rest all around. Webster's Bible Translation And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found by them: and the LORD gave them rest on all sides. World English Bible All Judah rejoiced at the oath, for they had sworn with all their heart and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found by them. Then Yahweh gave them rest all around. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand all Judah rejoices concerning the oath, for they have sworn with all their heart, and they have sought Him with all their goodwill, and He is found by them, and YHWH gives rest to them all around. Young's Literal Translation and rejoice do all Judah concerning the oath, for with all their heart they have sworn, and with all their good-will they have sought Him, and He is found of them, and Jehovah giveth rest to them round about. Smith's Literal Translation And all Judah will rejoice at the oath: for with all their heart they sware, and with all their desire they sought him, and he will be found to them: and Jehovah will give rest to them from round about. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAll that mere in Juda with a curse: for with all their heart they swore, and with all their will they sought him, and they found him, and the Lord gave them rest round about. Catholic Public Domain Version all who were in Judah swore with a curse. For with all their heart they swore, and with all their will they sought and found him. And the Lord granted rest on all sides to them. New American Bible All Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with their whole heart and sought him with complete desire. The LORD was found by them, and gave them rest on every side. New Revised Standard Version All Judah rejoiced over the oath; for they had sworn with all their heart, and had sought him with their whole desire, and he was found by them, and the LORD gave them rest all around. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all Judah rejoiced at this report which they heard; for they sought him with all their heart and prayed to him with all their soul; and he was found by them, and he delivered them from all their enemies round about. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all the house of Yehuda rejoiced for this report that they heard, because they looked for him from all their heart, and from all their soul they prayed before him, and he was found by them, and he saved them from all the Lords of their borders. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And all Judah rejoiced at the oath; for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought Him with their whole desire; and He was found of them; and the LORD gave them rest round about. Brenton Septuagint Translation And all Juda rejoiced concerning the oath: for they swore with all their heart, and they sought him with all their desires; and he was found of them: and the Lord gave them rest round about. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Asa's Reforms…14They took an oath to the LORD with a loud voice, with shouting, trumpets, and rams’ horns. 15And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with all their heart. They had sought Him earnestly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side. 16King Asa also removed his grandmother Maacah from her position as queen mother because she had made a detestable Asherah pole. Asa chopped down the pole, crushed it, and burned it in the Kidron Valley.… Cross References Deuteronomy 4:29 But if from there you will seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul. Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Psalm 119:2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Acts 17:27 God intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us. 1 Chronicles 28:9 As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. James 4:8 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Psalm 34:10 Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. Proverbs 8:17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me. 1 Kings 8:61 So let your heart be fully devoted to the LORD our God, as it is this day, to walk in His statutes and to keep His commandments.” 2 Chronicles 16:9 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.” Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. Treasury of Scripture And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and the LORD gave them rest round about. rejoiced 2 Chronicles 23:16-21 And Jehoiada made a covenant between him, and between all the people, and between the king, that they should be the LORD'S people… 2 Chronicles 29:10,36 Now it is in mine heart to make a covenant with the LORD God of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turn away from us… Deuteronomy 26:11 And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing which the LORD thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thine house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that is among you. sworn Psalm 119:106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. sought him 2 Chronicles 15:2,4,12 And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you… Isaiah 26:8 Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee. Isaiah 45:19 I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right. and he was 2 Chronicles 15:4 But when they in their trouble did turn unto the LORD God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them. the Lord 2 Chronicles 15:6 And nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city: for God did vex them with all adversity. Joshua 23:1 And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed old and stricken in age. Job 34:29 When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only: Jump to Previous Desire Eagerly Earnestly Find Found Glad Good-Will Heart Judah Oath Rejoice Rejoiced Rest Round Side Sides Sought Sworn Whole WholeheartedlyJump to Next Desire Eagerly Earnestly Find Found Glad Good-Will Heart Judah Oath Rejoice Rejoiced Rest Round Side Sides Sought Sworn Whole Wholeheartedly2 Chronicles 15 1. Asa, with Judah and many of Israel, moved by the prophecy of Azariah, 12. make a solemn covenant with God 16. He puts down Maachah his grandmother for idolatry 18. He brings dedicated things into the house of God, and enjoys a long peace. And all Judah rejoiced over the oath The phrase "all Judah" signifies the collective unity of the people of Judah, emphasizing the communal aspect of their faith and commitment. The "oath" refers to a solemn promise or covenant made before God, which in this context, was a renewal of their dedication to the Lord. Historically, oaths were significant in ancient Israel as they were binding and sacred, often accompanied by sacrifices. The rejoicing indicates a deep spiritual renewal and a return to covenant faithfulness, reflecting a heartfelt commitment to God. for they had sworn with all their heart They had sought Him with all their desire and He was found by them so the LORD gave them rest on every side With their whole desire.--Or, assent; with perfect willingness. Vulg., "in tota voluntate." And he was found of them.--Or, was at hand to them; in accordance with the promise of Azariah the prophet (2Chronicles 15:2). The Lord gave them rest.--Another period of tranquility, like that mentioned in 2Chronicles 14:6-7; and perhaps of equal duration. (See on 2Chronicles 16:1.) Verse 15. - For the probable duration of the rest round about, spoken of in the last clause, see under ver. 19.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And allכָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Judah יְהוּדָ֜ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites rejoiced וַיִּשְׂמְח֨וּ (way·yiś·mə·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the oath, הַשְּׁבוּעָ֗ה (haš·šə·ḇū·‘āh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7621: Something sworn, an oath for כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they had sworn נִשְׁבָּ֔עוּ (niš·bā·‘ū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear it with all בְכָל־ (ḇə·ḵāl-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every their heart. לְבָבָם֙ (lə·ḇā·ḇām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart They had sought בִּקְשֻׁ֔הוּ (biq·šu·hū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after Him earnestly, וּבְכָל־ (ū·ḇə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every and He was found וַיִּמָּצֵ֖א (way·yim·mā·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present by them. לָהֶ֑ם (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew So the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel gave them rest וַיָּ֧נַח (way·yā·naḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5117: To rest, settle down on every side. מִסָּבִֽיב׃ (mis·sā·ḇîḇ) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around Links 2 Chronicles 15:15 NIV2 Chronicles 15:15 NLT 2 Chronicles 15:15 ESV 2 Chronicles 15:15 NASB 2 Chronicles 15:15 KJV 2 Chronicles 15:15 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 15:15 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 15:15 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 15:15 French Bible 2 Chronicles 15:15 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 15:15 All Judah rejoiced at the oath (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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