2 Chronicles 15:1-7

1 And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded.

2 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 by you; but if ye forsake Him, He will forsake you.

3 Now for a long season Israel hath been without the true God, and without a teaching priest and without law.

4 But when they in their trouble did turn unto the LORD God of Israel and sought Him, He was found by them.

5 And in those times there was no peace to him that went out nor to him that came in, but great vexations were upon all the inhabitants of the countries.

6 And nation was destroyed by nation, and city by city; for God vexed them with all adversity.

7 Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak; for your work shall be rewarded."

2 Chronicles 15:1-7 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.