2 Chronicles, 15
15. all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it wholeheartedly, and sought him so earnestly that he allowed them to find him; Yahweh gave them peace all round.
15. all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it wholeheartedly, and sought him so earnestly that he allowed them to find him; Yahweh gave them peace all round.
Chapter 15 of 2 Chronicles talks about King Asa, who sought the Lord and led the people of Judah to do the same, renewing the covenant with God and destroying the pagan idols and altars that existed on earth. Following are five verses related to the topics addressed in 2 chronicles 15:
Psalm 9:10: "In You trust those who know your name; for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you." Asa sought the Lord and renewed the covenant with him, showing that he trusted God and sought his will. This verse highlights the importance of trusting God and seeking His presence.
Isaiah 55:6: "Seek the Lord as long as one can find, invoke it while it is near." Chapter 15 of 2 chronicles emphasizes the importance of seeking God and renewing the covenant with Him. This verse of Isaiah also highlights the importance of seeking God as he can be found.
Deuteronomy 30:2: "And thou shalt convert to the Lord thy God, and thou shalt hear to His voice, according to all that I command you today, thou and thy children, with all thy heart and with all thy soul." Asa led the people of Judah to convert to the Lord and hear their voice, renewing the covenant with God. This verse of Deuteronomy highlights the importance of obeying God and following His commandments.
1 Kings 8:61: "And be your whole hearts to the Lord our God, to walk in their statutes, and keep their commandments as today." This verse highlights the importance of having an entire heart and committed to God, following his commandments and statutes.
2 Chronicles 16:9: "For as to the Lord his eyes pass all over the earth, to show himself strong to those whose heart is perfect to him ..." This verse highlights the importance of having a perfect heart to God, and that He is attentive to all who seek and trust Him.
“O bem dura eternamente.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
