2 Chronicles 15:3

Translations

Modern

For many years Israel has been without the true God, without a priest to instruct them, and without the law.

Traditional

Now for a long season Israel hath been without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law.

Literal

And many days were to Israel without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law.

Latin

Transibant autem multi dies in Israël absque Deo vero, et absque sacerdote doctore, et absque lege.

Original

Hebrew

English

For many years Israel has been without the true God, without a priest to instruct them, and without the law.

Notes

2 Chronicles 15:3–6

The dark times, caused by not knowing God (see Hosea 3:4–5), likely refer to the period of the judges.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Asa God’s Plan to Restore

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People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Azariah Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Mediate, Mediator

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2 Chronicles 15:3

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