King James Version
What Does 2 Chronicles 15:12 Mean?
“And they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD God of their fathers with all their heart and with all their soul;”
Context
10
So they gathered themselves together at Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa.
11
And they offered unto the LORD the same time, of the spoil which they had brought, seven hundred oxen and seven thousand sheep. the same: Heb. in that day
12
And they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD God of their fathers with all their heart and with all their soul;
13
That whosoever would not seek the LORD God of Israel should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.
14
And they sware unto the LORD with a loud voice, and with shouting, and with trumpets, and with cornets.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(12) **And they entered into a (the) covenant.**—Jeremiah 34:10. The phrase means that they bound themselves by an oath (2Chronicles 15:14). Comp. Nehemiah 10:30.
**To seek the Lord . . . with all their heart . . .**—See the same phrase in Deuteronomy 4:29.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of 2 Chronicles. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
2 Chronicles 15:12 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
Verses related to 2 Chronicles 15:12
Acts 24:14
→2 Chronicles 23:16
→Deuteronomy 10:12
→2 Chronicles 29:10
→Nehemiah 10:29
→Jeremiah 29:12-13
→Cross-references from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge