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II Crônicas, 15

1. kai azariaV uioV wdhd egeneto ep' auton pneuma kuriou

1. Azarias autem filius Oded facto in se spiritu Dei

2. kai exhlqen eiV apanthsin asa kai panti iouda kai beniamin kai eipen akousate mou asa kai paV iouda kai beniamin kurioV meq' umwn en tw einai umaV met' autou kai ean ekzhthshte auton eureqhsetai umin kai ean egkataliphte auton egkataleiyei umaV

2. egressus est in occursum Asa et dixit ei audite me Asa et omnis Juda et Beniamin Dominus vobiscum quia fuistis cum eo si quæsieritis eum invenietis si autem dereliqueritis derelinquet vos

3. kai hmerai pollai tw israhl en ou qew alhqinw kai ouc ierewV upodeiknuontoV kai en ou nomw

3. transibunt autem multi dies in Israël absque Deo vero et absque sacerdote doctore et absque lege

4. kai epistreyei epi kurion qeon israhl kai eureqhsetai autoiV

4. cumque reversi fuerint in angustia sua ad Dominum Deum Israël et quæsierint eum repperient

5. kai en ekeinw tw kairw ouk estin eirhnh tw ekporeuomenw kai tw eisporeuomenw oti ekstasiV kuriou epi pantaV touV katoikountaV taV cwraV

5. in tempore illo non erit pax egredienti et ingredienti sed terrores undique in cunctis habitatoribus terrarum

6. kai polemhsei eqnoV proV eqnoV kai poliV proV polin oti o qeoV exesthsen autouV en pash qliyei

6. pugnabit enim gens contra gentem et civitas contra civitatem quia Dominus conturbabit eos in omni angustia

7. kai umeiV iscusate kai mh ekluesqwsan ai ceireV umwn oti estin misqoV th ergasia umwn

7. vos ergo confortamini et non dissolvantur manus vestræ erit enim merces operi vestro

8. kai en tw akousai touV logouV toutouV kai thn profhteian adad tou profhtou kai katiscusen kai exebalen ta bdelugmata apo pashV thV ghV iouda kai beniamin kai apo twn polewn wn katescen en orei efraim kai enekainisen to qusiasthrion kuriou o hn emprosqen tou naou kuriou

8. quod cum audisset Asa verba scilicet et prophetiam Oded prophetæ confortatus est et abstulit idola de omni terra Juda et Beniamin et ex urbibus quas ceperat montis Ephraim et dedicavit altare Domini quod erat ante porticum Domini

9. kai exekklhsiasen ton ioudan kai beniamin kai touV proshlutouV touV paroikountaV met' autou apo efraim kai apo manassh kai apo sumewn oti proseteqhsan proV auton polloi tou israhl en tw idein autouV oti kurioV o qeoV autou met' autou

9. congregavitque universum Juda et Beniamin et advenas cum eis de Ephraim et de Manasse et de Symeon plures enim ad eum confugerant ex Israël videntes quod Dominus Deus illius esset cum eo

10. kai sunhcqhsan eiV ierousalhm en tw mhni tw tritw en tw pentekaidekatw etei thV basileiaV asa

10. cumque venissent Hierusalem mense tertio anno quintodecimo regni Asa

11. kai equsen tw kuriw en ekeinh th hmera apo twn skulwn wn hnegkan moscouV eptakosiouV kai probata eptakiscilia

11. immolaverunt Domino in die illa de manubiis et præda quam adduxerant boves septingentos et arietes septem milia

12. kai dihlqen en diaqhkh zhthsai kurion qeon twn paterwn autwn ex olhV thV kardiaV kai ex olhV thV yuchV

12. et intravit ex more ad corroborandum fœdus ut quærerent Dominum Deum patrum suorum in toto corde et in tota anima sua

13. kai paV oV ean mh ekzhthsh kurion qeon israhl apoqaneitai apo newterou ewV presbuterou apo androV ewV gunaikoV

13. si quis autem inquit non quæsierit Dominum Deum Israël moriatur a minimo usque ad maximum a viro usque ad mulierem

14. kai wmosan en tw kuriw en fwnh megalh kai en salpigxin kai en keratinaiV

14. juraveruntque Domino voce magna in jubilo et in clangore tubæ et in sonitu bucinarum

15. kai hufranqhsan paV iouda peri tou orkou oti ex olhV thV yuchV wmosan kai en pash qelhsei ezhthsan auton kai eureqh autoiV kai katepausen autoiV kurioV kukloqen

15. omnes qui erant in Juda cum execratione in omni enim corde suo juraverunt et in tota voluntate quæsierunt eum et invenerunt præstititque eis Dominus requiem per circuitum

16. kai thn maaca thn mhtera autou metesthsen tou mh einai th astarth leitourgousan kai katekoyen to eidwlon kai katekausen en ceimarrw kedrwn

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

17. plhn ta uyhla ouk apesthsan eti uphrcen en tw israhl all' h kardia asa egeneto plhrhV pasaV taV hmeraV autou

17. excelsa autem derelicta sunt in Israël attamen cor Asa erat perfectum cunctis diebus ejus

18. kai eishnegken ta agia dauid tou patroV autou kai ta agia oikou kuriou tou qeou argurion kai crusion kai skeuh

18. ea quæ voverat pater suus et ipse intulit in domum Domini argentum et aurum vasorumque diversam supellectilem

19. kai polemoV ouk hn met' autou ewV tou pemptou kai triakostou etouV thV basileiaV asa

19. bellum vero non fuit usque ad tricesimum quintum annum regni Asa



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Footnotes:

15:1-7 - The prophet Azariah encourages Asa, affirming that God is with those who seek Him. This reaffirms the idea that God's presence is crucial to the people's victory and safety (see also James 4:8 and Jeremiah 29:13).

15:8-9 - Asa, upon hearing Azariah's words, renews his commitment to God and calls the people to unity. Spiritual unity and committed leadership are crucial to genuine revival (see also Philippians 1:27 and Ephesians 4:3).

15:10-15 - The people's covenant of renewal with God illustrates the importance of covenant and repentance. This commitment is an essential step toward receiving divine blessings and experiencing God's presence (see also Deuteronomy 30:2 and 2 Chronicles 7:14).

15:16-19 - Asa removes his mother from the position of queen for her idolatry, demonstrating that obedience to God must prevail over family ties. This action highlights the seriousness of remaining faithful to God in all areas of life (see also Luke 14:26 and Matthew 10:37).

Verses related to II Crônicas, 15:

2 Chronicles chapter 15 continues the narrative of Asa's reign. How does spiritual revival transform a nation? This powerful text recounts the prophecy of Azariah, the religious reforms of Asa, and the national covenant to seek God. The chapter explores themes such as the importance of obedience to the prophetic word, the blessings of faithfulness, and the impact of collective commitment to God. Ponder with us 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 when 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 seek God with all their hearts.

Jeremiah 29:13: "You will seek me, and you will find me, when you seek me with all your heart." - It echoes the promise made in 2 Chronicles 15:2, emphasizing the importance of seeking God sincerely.

Acts 3:19: "Repent, therefore, and convert, so that your sins may be erased, and the times of refreshment may come from the presence of the Lord." - It reflects the repentance and covenant renewal described in 2 Chronicles 15:12-15.

Isaiah 55:6: "Seek the Lord while he can be found, call upon him while he is near." - It relates to the theme of seeking God present in 2 Chronicles 15, especially in verses 2 and 4.

Hebrews 10:38: "But my righteous one will live by faith; and if he retreats, my soul has no pleasure in him." - It connects with the idea of faithfulness to God presented in 2 Chronicles 15, contrasting with the apostasy mentioned in the chapter.

FAQ:

What was done during Asa's religious reformation?

During the reformation, Asa removed idols, restored the Lord’s altar, and reaffirmed true worship, seeking the spiritual purification of Judah. (2 Chronicles 15:8-15)

What was God's response to Asa's reformation?

God gave peace to Judah, and many from Israel came to Asa because of his faithful leadership, cementing his reign. (2 Chronicles 15:16-19)

How important is the agreement between Asa and the Israelites?

The agreement was a sign of spiritual unity, with Israel committing to worship God alone, evidencing spiritual restoration under Asa's leadership. (2 Chronicles 15:9-15)


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