2 Chronicles 15:7-8

7 But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.”

8 When Asa heard these words and the prophecy of Azariah son of^[a] Oded the prophet, he took courage. He removed the detestable idols from the whole land of Judah and Benjamin and from the towns he had captured in the hills of Ephraim. He repaired the altar of the LORD that was in front of the portico of the LORD’s temple.

2 Chronicles 15:7-8 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 15

Asa returning from the battle, and with the spoil of the enemy, was met by a prophet of the Lord, who encouraged him to go on with the work of reformation, promising the presence and help of God with him, 2Ch 15:1-7, which inspired him with fresh courage, and he went about the work with great alacrity; and having offered sacrifices, he and his people entered into a solemn covenant with the Lord, to serve him, 2Ch 15:8-15 upon which he destroyed his mother's idol, brought the dedicated things into the house of God, and the effect of this was peace for a long time, 2Ch 15:16-19.

Cross References

• 1. Joshua 1:7,9
• 2. 1 Samuel 24:19; Psalms 18:20; Psalms 58:11; Proverbs 14:14; Jeremiah 31:16
• 3. 1 Kings 15:12
• 4. 2 Chronicles 17:2; 2 Chronicles 13:19
• 5. S 1 Kings 8:64; S 2 Chronicles 8:12

Footnotes

• [a]. Vulgate and Syriac (see also Septuagint and verse 1); Hebrew does not have "Azariah son of" .