2 Chroniques - Caput 15

2 Chroniques 15.1 Azarias autem filius Oded facto in se spiritu Dei 2 Chroniques 15.2 egressus est in occursum Asa et dixit ei audite me Asa et omnis Iuda et Beniamin Dominus vobiscum quia fuistis cum eo si quaesieritis eum invenietis si autem dereliqueritis derelinquet vos 2 Chroniques 15.3 transibunt autem multi dies in Israhel absque Deo vero et absque sacerdote doctore et absque lege 2 Chroniques 15.4 cumque reversi fuerint in angustia sua ad Dominum Deum Israhel et quaesierint eum repperient 2 Chroniques 15.5 in tempore illo non erit pax egredienti et ingredienti sed terrores undique in cunctis habitatoribus terrarum 2 Chroniques 15.6 pugnabit enim gens contra gentem et civitas contra civitatem quia Dominus conturbabit eos in omni angustia 2 Chroniques 15.7 vos ergo confortamini et non dissolvantur manus vestrae erit enim merces operi vestro 2 Chroniques 15.8 quod cum audisset Asa verba scilicet et prophetiam Oded prophetae confortatus est et abstulit idola de omni terra Iuda et Beniamin et ex urbibus quas ceperat montis Ephraim et dedicavit altare Domini quod erat ante porticum Domini 2 Chroniques 15.9 congregavitque universum Iuda et Beniamin et advenas cum eis de Ephraim et de Manasse et de Symeon plures enim ad eum confugerant ex Israhel videntes quod Dominus Deus illius esset cum eo 2 Chroniques 15.10 cumque venissent Hierusalem mense tertio anno quintodecimo regni Asa 2 Chroniques 15.11 immolaverunt Domino in die illa de manubiis et praeda quam adduxerant boves septingentos et arietes septem milia 2 Chroniques 15.12 et intravit ex more ad corroborandum foedus ut quaererent Dominum Deum patrum suorum in toto corde et in tota anima sua 2 Chroniques 15.13 si quis autem inquit non quaesierit Dominum Deum Israhel moriatur a minimo usque ad maximum a viro usque ad mulierem 2 Chroniques 15.14 iuraveruntque Domino voce magna in iubilo et in clangore tubae et in sonitu bucinarum 2 Chroniques 15.15 omnes qui erant in Iuda cum execratione in omni enim corde suo iuraverunt et in tota voluntate quaesierunt eum et invenerunt praestititque eis Dominus requiem per circuitum 2 Chroniques 15.16 sed et Maacham matrem Asa regis ex augusto deposuit imperio eo quod fecisset in luco simulacrum Priapi quod omne contrivit et in frusta comminuens conbusit in torrente Cedron 2 Chroniques 15.17 excelsa autem derelicta sunt in Israhel attamen cor Asa erat perfectum cunctis diebus eius 2 Chroniques 15.18 ea quae voverat pater suus et ipse intulit in domum Domini argentum et aurum vasorumque diversam supellectilem 2 Chroniques 15.19 bellum vero non fuit usque ad tricesimum quintum annum regni Asa

2 Chroniques : Caput 15

Spiritual Renewal during the Reign of Asa

Chapter 15 of the book of 2 Chronicles plunges us into the heart of the reign of Asa, a king of Judah whose leadership was marked by a profound spiritual renewal. How did this renewal transform a nation? This powerful text reveals Azariah's prophecy, Asa's religious reforms, and the national covenant to seek God. We discover profound themes such as the importance of obedience to the prophetic word, the blessings that come from faithfulness, and the impact of a collective commitment to the Lord.

Meditation on Bible Passages

We invite you to meditate with us on five biblical passages that illuminate the enduring principles of this inspiring chapter.

Deuteronomy 4:29

"But if you seek the Lord your God from there, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul." This verse reflects the central theme of 2 Chronicles 15, where King Asa and the people of Judah commit themselves to seeking God with all their heart.

Jeremiah 29:13

"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." This passage echoes the promise made in 2 Chronicles 15:2, emphasizing the importance of a sincere search for God.

Acts 3:19

"Repent therefore and be converted, so that your sins may be wiped out and times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord." This verse reflects the theme of repentance and covenant renewal, as described in 2 Chronicles 15:12-15.

Isaiah 55:6

"Seek the Lord while he may be found, call on him while he is near." This verse relates to the theme of seeking God present in 2 Chronicles 15, particularly verses 2 and 4.

Hebrews 10:38

"But my righteous one will live by faith; and if he backslides, my soul has no pleasure in him." This echoes the idea of ​​faithfulness to God, as presented in 2 Chronicles 15, contrasting with the apostasy mentioned in that same chapter.

May this text inspire us to seek God earnestly and live faithfully by His precepts, to receive the blessings He has promised to those who sincerely commit to following Him.