2 Chronicles 15:15

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.

And all Judah {H3063} rejoiced {H8055} at the oath {H7621}: for they had sworn {H7650} with all their heart {H3824}, and sought {H1245} him with their whole desire {H7522}; and he was found {H4672} of them: and the LORD {H3068} gave them rest {H5117} round about {H5439}.

All Y'hudah was full of joy at this oath; for they had sworn with all their heart and had sought him with all their will; and they found him, and ADONAI gave them rest all around.

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.

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.

2 Chronicles 15:15 describes a pivotal moment in the reign of King Asa of Judah, highlighting the profound spiritual renewal experienced by the people and the divine blessing that followed their genuine commitment to God.

Context

This verse concludes a significant period of spiritual reformation under King Asa. Following a powerful prophecy delivered by the prophet Azariah (2 Chronicles 15:1), Asa embarked on a zealous campaign to purge idolatry from Judah and Benjamin, even removing his own mother from her position for her idolatrous practices (2 Chronicles 15:16). The people responded by entering into a solemn covenant to seek the LORD God of their fathers with all their heart and with all their soul. Verse 15 captures the joyous outcome of this nationwide spiritual revival.

Key Themes

  • Wholehearted Devotion: The phrase "sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire" underscores the sincerity and completeness of Judah's commitment. It was not a superficial act but a deep, internal resolve to turn back to God. This illustrates the importance of genuine repentance and unreserved pursuit of the divine.
  • Divine Responsiveness: The direct consequence of their seeking is stated: "and he was found of them." This highlights a fundamental biblical principle that God responds to those who earnestly seek Him. This aligns with promises found elsewhere in Scripture, such as Jeremiah 29:13, "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart."
  • God's Gift of Rest: The ultimate blessing received was "the LORD gave them rest round about." This "rest" (Hebrew: menuchah) signifies more than just a cessation of conflict with enemies; it implies peace, security, prosperity, and divine favor. It was a tangible sign of God's approval and blessing on their obedience and faithfulness.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV phrase "whole desire" comes from the Hebrew kol ratzon (כָּל־רָצוֹן), which conveys the idea of complete willingness, pleasure, and delight in seeking God. It emphasizes that their devotion was not out of compulsion but out of a deep, heartfelt longing. The word "rest" (מְנוּחָה, menuchah) often denotes a state of quietness, security, and relief from trouble, a promised blessing for obedience in the Old Testament, and a spiritual promise in the New Testament (e.g., Matthew 11:28).

Practical Application

This verse serves as a powerful encouragement for believers today. It teaches that:

  1. Genuine Seeking Yields Results: When individuals or communities turn to God with sincerity and wholehearted devotion, He will indeed be found. Our efforts to seek Him are never in vain.
  2. Obedience Brings Peace: The "rest round about" that Judah experienced is a testament to the peace and security that comes from aligning one's life with God's will. This can manifest as internal peace amidst trials or external tranquility in circumstances.
  3. Rejoice in God's Faithfulness: The joy of Judah was a natural response to seeing God's faithfulness. This verse reminds us to celebrate when we experience God's presence and blessings in our lives as a result of our pursuit of Him.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • 2 Chronicles 14:7

    Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about [them] walls, and towers, gates, and bars, [while] the land [is] yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought [him], and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.

  • 2 Chronicles 15:12

    And they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD God of their fathers with all their heart and with all their soul;

  • 2 Corinthians 1:12

    ¶ For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

  • 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.

  • Psalms 119:111

    ¶ Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they [are] the rejoicing of my heart.

  • 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.

  • Psalms 32:11

    Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all [ye that are] upright in heart.

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