2 Chronicles 14:4
2 Chronicles 14:4 in Multiple Translations
He commanded the people of Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, and to observe the law and the commandments.
And commanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their fathers, and to do the law and the commandment.
and commanded Judah to seek Jehovah, the God of their fathers, and to do the law and the commandment.
And he made Judah go after the Lord, the God of their fathers, and keep his laws and his orders.
He ordered Judah to worship the Lord, the God of their forefathers, and to observe the law and the commandments.
And commanded Iudah to seeke the Lord God of their fathers, and to doe according to the Lawe and the comandement.
and saith to Judah to seek Jehovah, God of their fathers, and to do the law and the command;
and commanded Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, and to obey his law and command.
And commanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their fathers, and to do the law and the commandment.
And he commanded Juda to seek the Lord the God of their fathers, and to do the law, and all the commandments.
Asa commanded the people of Judah to worship only Yahweh, the God whom their ancestors worshiped, and to obey his laws and commands.
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2 Chronicles 14:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּ֨סַר֙
מִ/כָּל
עָרֵ֣י
יְהוּדָ֔ה
אֶת
הַ/בָּמ֖וֹת
וְ/אֶת
הַֽ/חַמָּנִ֑ים
וַ/תִּשְׁקֹ֥ט
הַ/מַּמְלָכָ֖ה
לְ/פָנָֽי/ו
וַ/יָּ֨סַר֙
çûwr
H5493
to turn aside
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
מִ/כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
עָרֵ֣י
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
יְהוּדָ֔ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/בָּמ֖וֹת
bâmâh
H1116
high place
Art | N-fp
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַֽ/חַמָּנִ֑ים
chammân
H2553
pillar
Art | N-mp
וַ/תִּשְׁקֹ֥ט
shâqaṭ
H8252
to quiet
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
הַ/מַּמְלָכָ֖ה
mamlâkâh
H4467
kingdom
Art | N-fs
לְ/פָנָֽי/ו
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 14:4
וַ/יָּ֨סַר֙
çûwr
H5493
"to turn aside"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
To turn aside or remove is the meaning of this verb, used in various forms throughout the Bible. It can mean to depart, avoid, or put something away, and is often used in the context of turning away from sin or wrongdoing, as seen in the actions of prophets and leaders in the Old Testament.
Definition: : remove 1) to turn aside, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn aside, turn in unto 1a2) to depart, depart from way, avoid 1a3) to be removed 1a4) to come to an end 1b) (Polel) to turn aside 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to turn aside, cause to depart, remove, take away, put away, depose 1c2) to put aside, leave undone, retract, reject, abolish 1d) (Hophal) to be taken away, be removed
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without. See also: Genesis 8:13; 2 Samuel 6:10; Psalms 6:9.
מִ/כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עָרֵ֣י
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
יְהוּדָ֔ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/בָּמ֖וֹת
bâmâh
H1116
"high place"
Art | N-fp
A high place or elevation, often referring to a cultic platform or mountain. In the Bible, it can also refer to battlefields or funeral mounds, as seen in various passages.
Definition: 1) high place, ridge, height, bamah (technical name for cultic platform) 1a) high place, mountain 1b) high places, battlefields 1c) high places (as places of worship) 1d) funeral mound?
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: height, high place, wave. See also: Leviticus 26:30; 1 Chronicles 16:39; Psalms 18:34.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַֽ/חַמָּנִ֑ים
chammân
H2553
"pillar"
Art | N-mp
In the Bible, this word refers to an idol or image used in worship, often associated with sun pillars. It appears in books like Ezekiel and Amos, condemning idolatrous practices. The prophets denounced such idols as false gods.
Definition: 1) incense altar, sun-pillar, idol, image 1a) used in idolatrous worship
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: idol, image. See also: Leviticus 26:30; Isaiah 17:8; Isaiah 27:9.
וַ/תִּשְׁקֹ֥ט
shâqaṭ
H8252
"to quiet"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
To quiet or be at peace is what this Hebrew word means, like the stillness after a storm, as described in Psalm 107:30.
Definition: 1) to be quiet, be tranquil, be at peace, be quiet, rest, lie still, be undisturbed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be quiet, be undisturbed 1a1a) to be at peace (of land) 1a2) to be quiet, be inactive 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to show quietness 1b1a) quietness, display of quietness (subst) 1b2) to quiet, be quiet 1b3) to cause quietness, pacify, allay
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: appease, idleness, (at, be at, be in, give) quiet(-ness), (be at, be in, give, have, take) rest, settle, be still. See also: Joshua 11:23; Psalms 76:9; Psalms 83:2.
הַ/מַּמְלָכָ֖ה
mamlâkâh
H4467
"kingdom"
Art | N-fs
This word refers to a kingdom or dominion, describing a ruler's power or territory. In the Bible, it is used to describe the kingdoms of Israel and other nations, as well as God's sovereignty. It emphasizes a ruler's authority and control.
Definition: 1) kingdom, dominion, reign, sovereignty 1a) kingdom, realm 1b) sovereignty, dominion 1c) reign
Usage: Occurs in 113 OT verses. KJV: kingdom, king's, reign, royal. See also: Genesis 10:10; 2 Chronicles 22:9; Psalms 46:7.
לְ/פָנָֽי/ו
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 14:4
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- 2 Chronicles 14:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 14:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 14:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:4
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:4
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 14:4
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 14:4
Context — Asa Reigns in Judah
2And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God.
3He removed the foreign altars and high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and chopped down the Asherah poles.
4He commanded the people of Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, and to observe the law and the commandments.
5He also removed the high places and incense altars from all the cities of Judah, and under him the kingdom was at peace. 6Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 30:19 | who sets his heart on seeking God—the LORD, the God of his fathers—even if he is not cleansed according to the purification rules of the sanctuary.” |
| 2 | Psalms 119:10 | With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments. |
| 3 | Psalms 101:2–8 | I will ponder the way that is blameless— when will You come to me? I will walk in my house with integrity of heart. I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will know nothing of evil. Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure. My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me. No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence. Every morning I will remove all the wicked of the land, that I may cut off every evildoer from the city of the LORD. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 11:16 | Those from every tribe of Israel who had set their hearts to seek the LORD their God followed the Levites to Jerusalem to sacrifice to the LORD, the God of their fathers. |
| 5 | Isaiah 55:6–7 | Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Let the wicked man forsake his own way and the unrighteous man his own thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 33:16 | Then he restored the altar of the LORD and sacrificed peace offerings and thank offerings on it, and he told Judah to serve the LORD, the God of Israel. |
| 7 | Amos 5:4 | For this is what the LORD says to the house of Israel: “Seek Me and live! |
| 8 | 2 Chronicles 29:30 | Then King Hezekiah and his officials ordered the Levites to sing praises to the LORD in the words of David and of Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with gladness and bowed their heads and worshiped. |
| 9 | Genesis 18:19 | For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised.” |
| 10 | Nehemiah 13:9 | Then I ordered that the rooms be purified, and I had the articles of the house of God restored to them, along with the grain offerings and frankincense. |
2 Chronicles 14:4 Summary
[This verse is telling us that Asa, the king of Judah, wanted his people to turn to God and follow His rules, which is something we can still do today by reading the Bible and praying, as seen in Psalm 119:105 and Matthew 7:7-8. By seeking God and following His commandments, we can experience peace and rest, just like Asa and his kingdom did, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 14:5-6. We can start by asking God to help us seek Him with all our heart, as promised in Jeremiah 29:13, and by trusting in His goodness and faithfulness, as seen in Psalm 100:5.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to seek the LORD as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 14:4?
Seeking the LORD means to turn to Him with all our heart, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:29, and to trust in His goodness and faithfulness, as promised in Psalm 119:68.
Why is observing the law and commandments important according to this verse?
Observing the law and commandments is essential because it shows our love and obedience to God, as Jesus taught in John 14:15, and it helps us to live a life that pleases Him, as written in 1 John 3:22.
How does this verse relate to our personal walk with God today?
This verse reminds us that our relationship with God is not just about rituals or traditions, but about a deep, personal connection with Him, as seen in Matthew 22:37-38, where Jesus teaches us to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind.
What is the significance of seeking the God of our fathers as mentioned in this verse?
Seeking the God of our fathers acknowledges our heritage of faith and recognizes God's faithfulness to our ancestors, as seen in Exodus 3:15, where God introduces Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and it encourages us to trust in His ongoing faithfulness to us, as promised in Hebrews 13:8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can seek the LORD in my daily life, and how can I make Him my top priority?
- How can I balance the desire to observe the law and commandments with the understanding that I am saved by grace, as seen in Ephesians 2:8-9?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to remove 'high places' or 'incense altars' in order to seek the LORD more fully, as Asa did in 2 Chronicles 14:3?
- How can I use my life and influence to encourage others to seek the LORD and observe His commandments, as Asa did in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 14:4
And commanded Judah to seek the Lord God of their fathers,.... To pray to him, and him only, and attend his worship and service; this he did by a public edict: and to do the law and the commandment:
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 14:4
And commanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their fathers, and to do the law and the commandment. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:4
By his royal edicts he required them to worship God, and him only, and to practise all which the laws of Moses required of them.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:4
2 Chronicles 14:4 And commanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their fathers, and to do the law and the commandment.Ver. 4. And commanded Judah.] It is not enough to pull down superstition; but God’ s sincere service also must be set up.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 14:4
(4) And commanded Judah to seek.—‘amar with infinitive. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 21:17.) The chronicler’s own style is visible in this verse. To seek the Lord God of their fathers.—The same phrase recurs in 2 Chronicles 15:12. The law and the commandment.—Exodus 24:12, “That I may give thee the tables of stone, and the law and the commandment that I have written” (Deuteronomy 6:25). And the images.—Hammanîm. (Comp. the word hammah, “sun.”) Pillars or statues to the sun-god, standing before or upon the altars of Baal, are intended (see Leviticus 26:30; Isaiah 17:8; 2 Chronicles 34:4.) Comp. the Phenician deity Baal-hamman.The kingdom was quiet before him.—Enjoyed peace under his oversight. Compare the use of the word “before,” in Numbers 8:22; Psalms 72:5 (“before the moon”).
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 14:4
4. to seek the Lord] Cp. 2 Chronicles 15:12-13.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 14:4
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(Revival) Highlights of Past Revivals - Part 1 by Michael L. Brown | Michael L. Brown discusses the historical context of biblical revivals, emphasizing the Hebrew concept of 'Chaya,' which means to revive or bring to life. He highlights the story o |
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Reviving the Righteous Root of Anabaptism by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the state of the church and compares it to a vineyard that has been destroyed. He emphasizes the need for revival and the possibility of Go |
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To the Elect Lady by Bob Bruton | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not just talking about our faith, but also living it out in our actions. He refers to the commandment to walk in truth, whi |
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Psalm 119:10 by Brent Yim | Brent Yim delves into Psalm 119:10, where the psalmist passionately seeks God with his whole heart but acknowledges the struggle of wandering from God's commandments. The psalmist' |
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Meditation May 11, 1661 by Anne Bradstreet | Anne Bradstreet reflects on her recent illness, acknowledging God's faithfulness in sustaining her through sickness and delivering her from adversity. She expresses her desire to s |
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I Sought Him, but I Found Him Not by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of seeking Christ where we have lost Him, whether it be through prayerlessness, sin, or neglecting the Scriptures. He encourages believers t |
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Aspirations After Holiness by Thomas Reade | Thomas Reade preaches about the deep desire for holiness, expressing a longing for a heart filled with love, faith, and obedience to God. The sermon emphasizes the need for a penit |