2 Chronicles 15:13
2 Chronicles 15:13 in Multiple Translations
And whoever would not seek the LORD, the God of Israel, would be put to death, whether young or old, man or woman.
That whosoever would not seek the LORD God of Israel should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.
and that whosoever would not seek Jehovah, the God of Israel, should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.
And that anyone, small or great, man or woman, who was not true to the Lord, the God of Israel, would be put to death.
They also agreed that anyone who refused to follow the Lord, the God of Israel, would be put to death, whether young or old, man or woman.
And whosoeuer will not seeke the Lord God of Israel, shalbe slaine, whether he were small or great, man or woman.
and every one who doth not seek for Jehovah, God of Israel, is put to death, from small unto great, from man unto woman.
and that whoever would not seek the LORD, the God of Israel, should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.
That whoever would not seek the LORD God of Israel should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.
And if any one, said he, seek not the Lord the God of Israel, let him die, whether little or great, man or woman.
They promised to execute all those who would not worship Yahweh, including those who were important and those who were not important, both men and women.
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2 Chronicles 15:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/כֹ֨ל
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
לֹֽא
יִדְרֹ֛שׁ
לַ/יהוָ֥ה
אֱלֹהֵֽי
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
יוּמָ֑ת
לְ/מִן
קָטֹן֙
וְ/עַד
גָּד֔וֹל
לְ/מֵ/אִ֖ישׁ
וְ/עַד
אִשָּֽׁה
וְ/כֹ֨ל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יִדְרֹ֛שׁ
dârash
H1875
to seek
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לַ/יהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
אֱלֹהֵֽי
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
יוּמָ֑ת
mûwth
H4191
to die
V-Hophal-Imperf-3ms
לְ/מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep | Prep
קָטֹן֙
qâṭân
H6996
small
Adj
וְ/עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Conj | Prep
גָּד֔וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
לְ/מֵ/אִ֖ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
Prep | Prep | N-ms
וְ/עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Conj | Prep
אִשָּֽׁה
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 15:13
וְ/כֹ֨ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | 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.
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יִדְרֹ֛שׁ
dârash
H1875
"to seek"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To seek or ask is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often used to describe seeking God or worshiping him. It can also mean to investigate or enquire about something.
Definition: 1) to resort to, seek, seek with care, enquire, require 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to resort to, frequent (a place), (tread a place) 1a2) to consult, enquire of, seek 1a2a) of God 1a2b) of heathen gods, necromancers 1a3) to seek deity in prayer and worship 1a3a) God 1a3b) heathen deities 1a4) to seek (with a demand), demand, require 1a5) to investigate, enquire 1a6) to ask for, require, demand 1a7) to practice, study, follow, seek with application 1a8) to seek with care, care for 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to allow oneself to be enquired of, consulted (only of God) 1b2) to be sought, be sought out 1b3) to be required (of blood)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: ask, [idiom] at all, care for, [idiom] diligently, inquire, make inquisition, (necro-) mancer, question, require, search, seek (for, out), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 9:5; Ezra 10:16; Psalms 9:11.
לַ/יהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהֵֽי
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
יוּמָ֑ת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
V-Hophal-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
לְ/מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
קָטֹן֙
qâṭân
H6996
"small"
Adj
This Hebrew word means something or someone small in size, amount, or importance. It can describe something as little or least, and is often used to convey a sense of youth or insignificance. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: young, small, unimportant Another spelling of qa.ton (קָטֹן ": small" H6996B)
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: least, less(-er), little (one), small(-est, one, quantity, thing), young(-er, -est). See also: Genesis 1:16; 1 Kings 22:31; Psalms 104:25.
וְ/עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
גָּד֔וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
לְ/מֵ/אִ֖ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
Prep | Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
וְ/עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
אִשָּֽׁה
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 15:13
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- 2 Chronicles 15:13 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 15:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 15:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:13
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:13
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 15:13
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:13
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 15:13
Context — Asa’s Reforms
11At that time they sacrificed to the LORD seven hundred oxen and seven thousand sheep from all the plunder they had brought back.
12Then they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and soul.
13And whoever would not seek the LORD, the God of Israel, would be put to death, whether young or old, man or woman.
14They took an oath to the LORD with a loud voice, with shouting, trumpets, and rams’ horns. 15And 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 22:20 | If anyone sacrifices to any god other than the LORD alone, he must be set apart for destruction. |
| 2 | Psalms 115:13 | He will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 18:40 | Then Elijah ordered them, “Seize the prophets of Baal! Do not let a single one escape.” So they seized them, and Elijah brought them down to the Kishon Valley and slaughtered them there. |
| 4 | Acts 26:22 | But I have had God’s help to this day, and I stand here to testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen: |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 13:5–15 | Such a prophet or dreamer must be put to death, because he has advocated rebellion against the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt and redeemed you from the house of slavery; he has tried to turn you from the way in which the LORD your God has commanded you to walk. So you must purge the evil from among you. If your very own brother, or your son or daughter, or the wife you embrace, or your closest friend secretly entices you, saying, “Let us go and worship other gods” (which neither you nor your fathers have known, the gods of the peoples around you, whether near or far, whether from one end of the earth or the other), you must not yield to him or listen to him. Show him no pity, and do not spare him or shield him. Instead, you must surely kill him. Your hand must be the first against him to put him to death, and then the hands of all the people. Stone him to death for trying to turn you away from the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such a wicked thing among you. If, regarding one of the cities the LORD your God is giving you to inhabit, you hear it said that wicked men have arisen from among you and have led the people of their city astray, saying, “Let us go and serve other gods” (which you have not known), then you must inquire, investigate, and interrogate thoroughly. And if it is established with certainty that this abomination has been committed among you, you must surely put the inhabitants of that city to the sword. Devote to destruction all its people and livestock. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 29:18 | Make sure there is no man or woman, clan or tribe among you today whose heart turns away from the LORD our God to go and worship the gods of those nations. Make sure there is no root among you that bears such poisonous and bitter fruit, |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 17:2–5 | If a man or woman among you in one of the towns that the LORD your God gives you is found doing evil in the sight of the LORD your God by transgressing His covenant and going to worship other gods, bowing down to them or to the sun or moon or any of the host of heaven—which I have forbidden— and if it is reported and you hear about it, you must investigate it thoroughly. If the report is true and such an abomination has happened in Israel, you must bring out to your gates the man or woman who has done this evil thing, and you must stone that person to death. |
| 8 | Revelation 20:12 | And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And there were open books, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. |
| 9 | Exodus 12:29 | Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock. |
| 10 | Job 3:19 | Both small and great are there, and the slave is freed from his master. |
2 Chronicles 15:13 Summary
This verse means that the people of Judah promised to seek God with all their heart and soul, and those who refused to do so would face serious consequences. To seek God means to turn to Him, trust in Him, and obey His commands, as described in Psalm 119:2. We can apply this to our own lives by making God the center of our thoughts and actions, and by trusting in His love and care for us, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11. By seeking God, we can experience the rest and peace that He promises, as seen in Matthew 11:28-30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 2 Chronicles 15:13 say that those who refuse to seek the LORD would be put to death?
This verse reflects the covenant that the people of Judah made with God, promising to seek Him with all their heart and soul, as stated in 2 Chronicles 15:12, and the severe consequences for those who reject this covenant, as seen in Deuteronomy 13:6-10 and other passages that emphasize the importance of loyalty to God alone.
Is 2 Chronicles 15:13 still applicable today?
While the specific punishment mentioned in this verse is not directly applicable today, the principle of seeking the LORD with all our heart remains, as emphasized in Jeremiah 29:13 and Matthew 22:37, and the consequences of rejecting God are still spiritual death and separation from Him, as warned in Revelation 21:8.
What does it mean to 'seek the LORD' in 2 Chronicles 15:13?
To seek the LORD means to turn to Him, trust in Him, and obey His commands, as described in Psalm 119:2 and Isaiah 55:6-7, and to make Him the center of our lives, as Jesus taught in Luke 12:31.
How does 2 Chronicles 15:13 relate to the concept of religious freedom?
This verse must be understood within its historical and covenantal context, recognizing that the people of Judah were entering into a covenant with God, and the consequences for rejecting this covenant were severe, as seen in Deuteronomy 13:6-10, but this does not imply that God desires forced worship or coercion, as emphasized in Psalm 51:17 and John 4:24.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can 'seek the LORD' in my daily life, and how can I make Him the center of my thoughts and actions?
- How can I balance the desire to seek God with all my heart with the reality of living in a world where not everyone shares this commitment?
- What are some potential consequences of not seeking the LORD, and how can I avoid these in my own life by staying focused on God?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my commitment to seeking God, and how can I encourage others to do the same?
- How does the promise of rest and peace in 2 Chronicles 15:15 relate to my own experiences of seeking God, and what can I learn from this?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 15:13
That whosoever would not seek the Lord God of Israel should be put to death,.... That obstinately refused to worship him, and served other gods, which by the law was deserving of death, Deuteronomy
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 15:13
And they offered unto the LORD the same time, of the spoil which they had brought, seven hundred oxen and seven thousand sheep. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:13
Whosoever should obstinately refuse to pay unto God that solemn worship which he required at his temple in Jerusalem, or should disown God, or serve other gods, should be put to death, by virtue of all those laws which command that such persons should be cut off, and in pursuance of that law, . Compare .
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:13
2 Chronicles 15:13 That whosoever would not seek the LORD God of Israel should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.Ver. 13. That whosoever would not seek the Lord,] i.e., Be subject to the Lord, but seek to other gods. Should be put to death.] According to the law. Say not, This is Old Testament, we find no such thing in gospel. See Zechariah 13:3; Zechariah 12:10; Romans 13:4; 1 Peter 2:13-14; and distinguish not where the Scripture doth not distingnish. See 2 Chronicles 34:33 Ezra 7:26 Daniel 3:29. Heathen magistrates are commended for interesting themselves in matters of religion. Good kings, as here, and 2 Chronicles 34:33, are commended for putting upon their people wholesome laws and strait, binding them to the purity of religion and power of godliness. Neither is this any impeachment to their Christian liberty, - as Anabaptists hold, and the Donatists afore them, asking malapertly, Quid imperatori cum ecclesia? What hath the civil magistrate to do with the Church? - it is rather an ornament to their beauty, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:13
(13) That.—And.Whosoever would not seek the Lord God . . .—Part of the solemn oath of the king and people; a sanction prescribed by the law of Deu 13:6, sqq., Deuteronomy 17:2-6.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 15:13
13. should be put to death] According to the Law; Deuteronomy 17:2-7.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:13
13. Whosoever would not seek the Lord… should be put to death — The stern requirement of the ancient law. See at Exodus 22:20; Deuteronomy 13:6-17; Deuteronomy 17:2-7.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 15:13
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Blessing on Littleness by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that God blesses all who fear Him, regardless of their status or size, offering encouragement to those in humble positions. He illustrates that God values |
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Then the Fire of the Lord Fell by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon transcript, the preacher emphasizes the need for conviction and the fear of God in our lives. He describes a powerful experience of God's presence during a church se |
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(Men Who Met God): Elijah - "The Lord Leviticus Before Whom I Stand" by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of finding reality and how sin often prevents us from experiencing it. He explores the inner conflict within humans, where the di |
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(Men Who Met God): Elijah and the Fire on the Altar by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker encourages the audience to take a moment to appreciate the good people in their lives. He emphasizes the importance of being grateful to God for the abi |
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Elijah Was a Calvinist by Charles Alexander | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the audience's indecisiveness and urges them to consider the end and make a serious decision. He emphasizes that the path to life is difficul |
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Christians: Almost or Altogether? by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord Jesus based on the teachings of the prophets. He recounts the conversation between Paul, Festus, and |
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Almost Persuaded by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher begins by expressing gratitude and praise to God. He then addresses a specific person, a girl he met on the street who was carrying a baby, and emphasi |