New English Translation
2 Chronicles 15:1
1God’s Spirit came upon Azariah son of Oded.
2 Chronicles 15:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:
- New International Version (NIV)The Spirit of God came on Azariah son of Oded.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded.
Context of 2 Chronicles 15:1
God’s Spirit came upon Azariah son of Oded. 2He met Asa and told him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin! The Lord is with you when you are loyal to him. If you seek him, he will respond to you, but if you reject him, he will reject you. 3For a long time Israel had no true God, or priest to instruct them, or law.
Read all of 2 Chronicles 152 Chronicles 15:1 word by word
וַעֲזַרְיָ֙הוּ֙ בֶּן־עוֹדֵ֔ד הָיְתָ֥ה עָלָ֖יו ר֥וּחַ אֱלֹהִֽים׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 2 Chronicles 15:1
- 2 Chronicles 20:14Then in the midst of the assembly, the Lord’s Spirit came upon Jachaziel son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite and descendant of Asaph.
- 2 Chronicles 24:20God’s Spirit energized Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood up before the people and said to them, “This is what God says: ‘Why are you violating the commands of the Lord? You will not be prosperous! Because you have rejected the Lord, he has rejected you!’”
- Numbers 24:2When Balaam lifted up his eyes, he saw Israel camped tribe by tribe; and the Spirit of God came upon him.
- Judges 3:10The Lord’s spirit empowered him and he led Israel. When he went to do battle, the Lord handed over to him King Cushan-Rishathaim of Aram and he overpowered him.
- 2 Samuel 23:2The Lord’s spirit spoke through me; his word was on my tongue.
- 2 Peter 1:21for no prophecy was ever borne of human impulse; rather, men carried along by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 15:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Azariah the son of Oded - We know nothing of this prophet but what is related of him here.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Oded is by some identified with Iddo, the prophet and historian of the two preceding reigns. In the Hebrew the two names differ very slightly.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The people make a solemn covenant with God. --The work of complete reformation appeared so difficult, that Asa had not courage to attempt it, till assured of Divine assistance and acceptance. He and his people offered sacrifices to God; thanksgiving for the favours they had received, and supplication for further favours. Prayers and praises are now our spiritual sacrifices. The people, of their own will, covenanted to seek the Lord, each for himself, with…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-7The prophet Azariah is not mentioned elsewhere. His speech to King Asa and the people of Judah also conveyed the Chronicler’s message to the people of Judah after the exile in Babylon: The Lord will stay with his people, he will be found by those who seek him, and he will reward their obedience.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-152Ch 15:1-15. Judah Makes a Solemn Covenant with God. 1. Azariah the son of Oded--This prophet, who is mentioned nowhere else, appears at this stage of the sacred story in the discharge of an interesting mission. He went to meet Asa, as he was returning from his victorious pursuit of the Ethiopians, and the congratulatory address here recorded was publicly made to the king in presence of his army.Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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