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2 Chronicles 15:4

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 15:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But when in their distress they turned unto Jehovah, the God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But when in their distress they turned unto Jehovah, the God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them.
2 Chronicles 15:4 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:
2and he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin: Jehovah is with you, while ye are with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you.
3Now for a long season Israel was without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law:
4But when in their distress they turned unto Jehovah, the God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them.
5And 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 lands.
6And they were broken in pieces, nation against nation, and city against city; for God did vex them with all adversity.
7But be ye strong, and let not your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But when they in their trouble did turn unto the Lord God of Israel, etc.] When being carried captive by neighbouring nations, and oppressed; and they cried unto the Lord, and repented of their sins, and turned from them to him: and sought him; by prayer and supplication: he was found of them; and appeared for their help and deliverance, of which there are many instances in the book of Judges.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“in their trouble: Deu 4:29, Deu 4:30; Jdg 3:9, Jdg 3:10, Jdg 10:10-16; Psa 106:44; Hos 6:1, Hos 14:1-3 found of them: Ch2 15:15; Isa 55:6, Isa 65:1, Isa 65:2; Rom 10:20 2 Chronicles 15:5”
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