Translations
Modern
In those days there was no safety for travelers, because the residents of the lands had many conflicts.
Traditional
And in those times there was no peace to him that went out, nor to him that came in, but great vexations were upon all the inhabitants of the countries.
Literal
And in those times there was no peace for one going out, and for one coming in, but great turmoil was upon all those dwelling in the lands.
Latin
In tempore illo, non erit pax egredienti et ingredienti, sed terrores undique in cunctis habitatoribus terrarum:
Original
Hebrew
English
In those days there was no safety for travelers, because the residents of the lands had many conflicts.
Notes
there was no safety for travelers: Compare Judges 5:6–8 and Zechariah 8:10.
The dark times, caused by not knowing God (see Hosea 3:4–5), likely refer to the period of the judges.
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
Glossary
Topics
Courage: Asa Prayer: Answered for God's Favor Under the Reproofs of Azariah Preaching: Effective by Azariah 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