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They sought God eagerly, and he was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> 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. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/15.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/15.htm">New King James Version</a> 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. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Everyone was happy because they had made this solemn promise, and in return, the LORD blessed them with peace from all their enemies. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> 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. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/15.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/15.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and 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. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> All 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. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/15.htm">New American Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And 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. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> 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. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=3574" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/15.htm">Asa's Reforms</a> …14They took an oath to the LORD with a loud voice, with shouting, trumpets, and rams’ horns. 15<a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">And all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: way·yiś·mə·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">rejoiced</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/7621.htm" title="7621: haš·šə·ḇū·‘āh (Art:: N-fs) -- An oath, curse. Feminine passive participle of shaba'; properly, something sworn, i.e. An oath.">the oath,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: niš·bā·‘ū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">they had sworn</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḇə·ḵāl- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">it with all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lə·ḇā·ḇām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">their heart.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: biq·šu·hū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp:: 3ms) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">They had sought Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ū·ḇə·ḵāl (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">earnestly,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7522.htm" title="7522: rə·ṣō·w·nām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will. Or ratson; from ratsah; delight."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: way·yim·mā·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To attain to, find. ">and He was found</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">by them.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">So the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5117.htm" title="5117: way·yā·naḥ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To rest, i.e. settle down">gave them rest</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: mis·sā·ḇîḇ (Prep-m:: Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">on every side.</a> 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-29.htm">Deuteronomy 4:29</a> 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. <a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Jeremiah 29:13</a> You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a> 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. <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Psalm 119:2</a> Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. <a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6</a> Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. <a href="/acts/17-27.htm">Acts 17:27</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9</a> 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. <a href="/james/4-8.htm">James 4:8</a> Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. <a href="/psalms/34-10.htm">Psalm 34:10</a> Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. <a href="/proverbs/8-17.htm">Proverbs 8:17</a> I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me. <a href="/1_kings/8-61.htm">1 Kings 8:61</a> 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.” <a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a> 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.” <a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Romans 15:13</a> 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. <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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<a href="/2_chronicles/23-16.htm">2 Chronicles 23:16-21</a> And Jehoiada made a covenant between him, and between all the people, and between the king, that they should be the LORD'S people… <a href="/2_chronicles/29-10.htm">2 Chronicles 29:10,36</a> 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… <a href="/deuteronomy/26-11.htm">Deuteronomy 26:11</a> 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<a href="/psalms/119-106.htm">Psalm 119:106</a> I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.sought him<a href="/2_chronicles/15-2.htm">2 Chronicles 15:2,4,12</a> 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… <a href="/isaiah/26-8.htm">Isaiah 26:8</a> 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.<a href="/isaiah/45-19.htm">Isaiah 45:19</a> 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<a href="/2_chronicles/15-4.htm">2 Chronicles 15:4</a> But when they in their trouble did turn unto the LORD God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them.the Lord<a href="/2_chronicles/15-6.htm">2 Chronicles 15:6</a> And nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city: for God did vex them with all adversity.<a href="/joshua/23-1.htm">Joshua 23:1</a> 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.<a href="/job/34-29.htm">Job 34:29</a> 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:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/15-2.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-13.htm">Eagerly</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-28.htm">Earnestly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-4.htm">Find</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-4.htm">Found</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/philippians/1-15.htm">Good-Will</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-12.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-9.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-14.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-41.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-11.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-14.htm">Round</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-7.htm">Side</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-18.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-4.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-16.htm">Sworn</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-14.htm">Wholeheartedly</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/24-4.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/job/7-2.htm">Eagerly</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-20.htm">Earnestly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-24.htm">Find</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-3.htm">Found</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-27.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">Good-Will</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-17.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-1.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-15.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-27.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-13.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-5.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-9.htm">Round</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-23.htm">Side</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-30.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-12.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-18.htm">Sworn</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-17.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-9.htm">Wholeheartedly</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 15</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/15-1.htm">Asa, with Judah and many of Israel, moved by the prophecy of Azariah, </a> 12. <a href="/2_chronicles/15-12.htm">make a solemn covenant with God</a> 16. <a href="/2_chronicles/15-16.htm">He puts down Maachah his grandmother for idolatry</a> 18. <a href="/2_chronicles/15-18.htm">He brings dedicated things into the house of God, and enjoys a long peace.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And all Judah rejoiced over the oath The people of Judah experienced a collective joy in their commitment to the covenant with God. This oath was a renewal of their dedication to the Lord, reminiscent of the covenant renewals seen in the time of Joshua (<a href="/joshua/24-25.htm">Joshua 24:25</a>) and King Josiah (<a href="/2_kings/23-3.htm">2 Kings 23:3</a>). The joy reflects a deep spiritual revival and unity among the people, similar to the joy expressed during the dedication of the temple (<a href="/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">2 Chronicles 7:10</a>). This rejoicing indicates a sincere and heartfelt return to God, which is a recurring theme in the history of Israel.for they had sworn it with all their heart The sincerity of their oath is emphasized by the phrase "with all their heart," indicating a complete and undivided commitment to God. This wholehearted devotion is a key biblical principle, as seen in the Shema (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a>), which calls for loving God with all one's heart, soul, and strength. The wholeheartedness of their commitment contrasts with previous periods of half-hearted worship and idolatry, highlighting a significant spiritual transformation.They had sought Him earnestly The earnest seeking of God by the people of Judah reflects a genuine desire for His presence and guidance. This earnestness is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Jeremiah 29:13</a>, which promises that those who seek God with all their heart will find Him. The seeking of God is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, often associated with repentance and a return to covenant faithfulness (<a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6-7</a>).and He was found by them The finding of God by the people signifies His faithfulness in responding to those who earnestly seek Him. This concept is supported by the promise in <a href="/deuteronomy/4-29.htm">Deuteronomy 4:29</a> that God will be found by those who seek Him with all their heart and soul. It underscores the relational aspect of the covenant, where God is not distant but accessible to His people when they turn to Him in sincerity.So the LORD gave them rest on every side The rest given by the LORD is a fulfillment of His covenant promises, providing peace and security to the nation. This rest is reminiscent of the peace experienced during the reigns of David and Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/4-24.htm">1 Kings 4:24-25</a>) and is a sign of God's blessing and favor. The concept of rest is also a type of the ultimate rest found in Christ, as described in <a href="/hebrews/4-9.htm">Hebrews 4:9-10</a>, where believers enter into God's rest through faith. The peace on every side indicates a period of stability and prosperity, allowing the people to focus on worship and obedience to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, consisting of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. In this context, the people of Judah are experiencing a spiritual revival under King Asa's leadership. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_asa.htm">King Asa</a> The third king of the Kingdom of Judah, known for his religious reforms and efforts to return the people to the worship of Yahweh. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_oath.htm">The Oath</a> A covenant made by the people of Judah to seek the LORD with all their heart and soul, demonstrating their commitment to God. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant name of God, who responds to the people's sincere seeking by granting them peace. 5. <a href="/topical/r/rest_on_every_side.htm">Rest on Every Side</a> A period of peace and security granted by God as a result of the people's faithfulness and wholehearted devotion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/w/wholehearted_commitment.htm">Wholehearted Commitment</a> The people of Judah swore an oath wholeheartedly. Our commitment to God should be complete and sincere, not half-hearted or superficial. <a href="/topical/e/eager_seeking.htm">Eager Seeking</a> Judah's eagerness to seek God resulted in finding Him. We are encouraged to pursue God with enthusiasm and dedication, trusting that He will reveal Himself to us. <a href="/topical/d/divine_response.htm">Divine Response</a> God responded to Judah's faithfulness by granting them rest. When we align our lives with God's will, we can experience His peace and provision. <a href="/topical/c/covenant_renewal.htm">Covenant Renewal</a> Just as Judah renewed their covenant with God, we should regularly renew our commitment to Him, especially during times of spiritual stagnation or drift. <a href="/topical/p/peace_as_a_blessing.htm">Peace as a Blessing</a> The rest and peace given to Judah were blessings from God. We should recognize and be grateful for the peace God provides in our lives as a result of our faithfulness.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) All Judah.--The entire southern kingdom.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 (<a href="/2_chronicles/15-2.htm" title="And he went out to meet Asa, and said to him, Hear you me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD is with you, while you be with him; and if you seek him, he will be found of you; but if you forsake him, he will forsake you.">2Chronicles 15:2</a>).The Lord gave them rest.--Another period of tranquility, like that mentioned in <a href="/context/2_chronicles/14-6.htm" title="And he built fenced cities in Judah: for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because the LORD had given him rest.">2Chronicles 14:6-7</a>; and perhaps of equal duration. (See on <a href="/2_chronicles/16-1.htm" title="In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah, to the intent that he might let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.">2Chronicles 16:1</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - For the probable duration of the rest round about, spoken of in the last clause, see under ver. 19. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every Judah יְהוּדָ֜ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> 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 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the oath, הַשְּׁבוּעָ֗ה (haš·šə·ḇū·‘āh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7621.htm">Strong's 7621: </a> Something sworn, an oath for כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction they had sworn נִשְׁבָּ֔עוּ (niš·bā·‘ū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> To seven oneself, swear it with all בְכָל־ (ḇə·ḵāl-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every their heart. לְבָבָם֙ (lə·ḇā·ḇām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> Inner man, mind, will, heart They had sought בִּקְשֻׁ֔הוּ (biq·šu·hū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> To search out, to strive after Him earnestly, וּבְכָל־ (ū·ḇə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every and He was found וַיִּמָּצֵ֖א (way·yim·mā·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> 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 <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> So the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> 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 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5117.htm">Strong's 5117: </a> To rest, settle down on every side. מִסָּבִֽיב׃ (mis·sā·ḇîḇ) Preposition-m | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> A circle, neighbour, environs, around <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">2 Chronicles 15:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">2 Chronicles 15:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">2 Chronicles 15:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">2 Chronicles 15:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">2 Chronicles 15:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">2 Chronicles 15:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">2 Chronicles 15:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">2 Chronicles 15:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">2 Chronicles 15:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">2 Chronicles 15:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 15:15 All Judah rejoiced at the oath (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 15:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 15:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 15:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 15:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>