2 Chronicles 15 · Verse 1

2 Chronicles 15:1

And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:
2 Chronicles 15:1, King James Version

2 Chronicles 15:1 in other translations

BSBNow the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded.
WEBThe Spirit of God came on Azariah the son of Oded.
ASVAnd the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:
YLTAnd upon Azariah son of Oded hath been the Spirit of God,
DARBYAnd the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded.
BBEAnd the spirit of God came on Azariah, the son of Oded;
WebsterAnd the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:

What does 2 Chronicles 15:1 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
2Ch 15:1-15. Judah Makes a Solemn Covenant with God. 1. Azariah the son of Oded--This prophet, who is mentioned nowhere else, appears at this stage of the sacred story in the discharge of an interesting mission. He went to meet Asa, as he was returning from his victorious pursuit of the Ethiopians, and the congratulatory address here recorded was publicly made to the king in presence of his army.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary

Introduction

Azariah's prophecy concerning Israel, and his exhortation to Asa, 2Chr 15:1-7. Asa completes the reformation which he had begun, his kingdom is greatly strengthened, and all to people make a solemn covenant with the Lord, 2Chr 15:8-15. His treatment of his mother Maachah, 2Chr 15:16. He brings into the house of God the things that has father had dedicated, 2Chr 15:17, 2Chr 15:18. And he has no war till the thirty-fifth year of his reign, 2Chr 15:19. Verse 1 Azariah the son of Oded - We know nothing of this prophet but what is related of him here.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
The people make a solemn covenant with God. --The work of complete reformation appeared so difficult, that Asa had not courage to attempt it, till assured of Divine assistance and acceptance. He and his people offered sacrifices to God; thanksgiving for the favours they had received, and supplication for further favours. Prayers and praises are now our spiritual sacrifices. The people, of their own will, covenanted to seek the Lord, each for himself, with earnestness. What is religion but seeking God, inquiring after him, applying to him upon all occasions? We make nothing of our religion, if we do not make heart-work of it; God will have all the heart, or none. Our devotedness to God our Saviour, should be avowed and shown in the most solemn and public manner. What is done in hypocrisy is a mere drudgery.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

2 Chronicles 15:1 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וַעֲזַרְיָ֙הוּ֙va.'a.zar.Ya.huand AzariahH5838
בֶּן\־ben-[the] son ofH1121
עוֹדֵ֔דo.DedOdedH5752
הָיְתָ֥הha.ye.Tahit wasH1961
עָלָ֖יו'a.Lavon himH5921
ר֥וּחַRu.ach[the] spirit ofH7307
אֱלֹהִֽים\׃'E.lo.HimGodH430

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 2 Chronicles 15:1

  • 2 Chronicles 20:14

    Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the Lord in the midst of the congregation;

  • 2 Chronicles 24:20

    And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the Lord, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the Lord, he hath also forsaken you.

  • Numbers 24:2

    And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in his tents according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.

  • Judges 3:10

    And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the Lord delivered Chushan–rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushan–rishathaim.

  • 2 Peter 1:21

    For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

  • 2 Samuel 23:2

    The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1 Asa, with Judah and many of Israel, moved by the prophecy of Azariah the son of Oded, make a solemn covenant with God.
16 He puts down Maachah his mother for her idolatry.
18 He brings dedicated things into the house of God, and enjoys a long peace.

the Spirit.
20:14; 24:20; Nu 24:2; Jud 3:10; 2Sa 23:2; 2Pe 1:21

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • 2 Chronicles 15:1

    And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:

  • 2 Chronicles 15:2

    And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The Lord is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you.

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2 Chronicles 15:1 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y FUÉ el espíritu de Dios sobre Azarías hijo de Obed;
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et l’Esprit de Dieu fut sur Azaria, fils d’Oded:
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und auf Asarja, den Sohn Odeds, kam der Geist Gottes.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Azarias autem filius Oded, facto in se spiritu Dei,