2Ch 15:1-7 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Chr 15:1-7: 15:1-7 The prophet Azariah is unknown outside of this passage. His speech to King Asa and the people of Judah also served as the Chronicler’s own message to the people of Judah following the Exile: The Lord will be with his people, he will be found by those who seek him , and he will reward their obedience.

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cHos 3:4-5►

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eJudg 5:6-8►

fZech 8:10►

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hDeut 31:6-7►

iJosh 1:6►

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‏ 2 Chronicles 15:1-7

Summary for 2Chr 15:1-7: 15:1-7 ^a The prophet Azariah is unknown outside of this passage. His speech to King Asa and the people of Judah also served as the Chronicler’s own message to the people of Judah following the Exile: The Lord will be with his people, he will be found by those who seek him, and he will reward their obedience.
Summary for 2Chr 15:3-6: 15:3-6 ^b The dark times, described as resulting from the lack of knowing God (cp. Hos 3:4-5 ^c), seem best to fit the period of the judges.
15:5 ^d it was not safe to travel: Cp. Judg 5:6-8 ^e; Zech 8:10 ^f.
15:7 ^g The exhortation to be strong and courageous is a literal quotation of the exhortation that both Moses and Joshua gave Israel when they were first entering the land (Deut 31:6-7 ^h; Josh 1:6 ⁱ, 9 ^j, 18 ^k).