2 Chronicles 15:1

Translations

Modern

Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded.

Traditional

And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:

Literal

And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded.

Latin

Azarias autem filius Oded, facto in se spiritu Dei,

Original

Hebrew

English

Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded.

Notes

2 Chronicles 15:1–7

The prophet Azariah is not mentioned elsewhere. His speech to King Asa and the people of Judah also conveyed the Chronicler’s message to the people of Judah after the exile in Babylon: The Lord will stay with his people, he will be found by those who seek him, and he will reward their obedience.

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People

Azariah: Prophet who encouraged King Asa to seek God Oded: Prophet, father of Azariah

Glossary

Azariah Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy God, Names of Presence of God Prophet, Prophetess

Topics

Asa: King of Judah Azariah: A Prophet, Called Obed Backsliders: Israel's Backsliding: During Asa's Reign Courage: Asa Holy Spirit: Inspiration of Azariah Oded: Father of the Prophet Azariah Prayer: Answered for God's Favor Under the Reproofs of Azariah Preaching: Effective by Azariah Prophecies Concerning Israel: Asa's Good Reign Prophets were Sent to Exhort to Faithfulness and Constancy in God's Service Prophets: Inspiration of Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Asa Repentance in the Time of Asa, by the Preaching of Azariah Revivals: Asa Tribe of Simeon: Joined with the People of Judah and Benjamin in the Renewal of the Passover

2 Chronicles 15:1

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