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2 Chronicles 15:3

for a long season R.V. for long seasons. 2 Chronicles 15:3-6 contain the reflections of the Chronicler himself on the whole previous course of Israelite history. Azariah's own exhortation is continued in 2 Chronicles 15:7.

without a teaching priest, and without law The connexion between these two is closer than the English suggests. "Law" (Heb. torah) is properly "teaching, guidance." A "teaching" (Heb. moreh) priest is one who gives "torah" or "guidance" on doubtful points of morality or ritual. Cp. Malachi 2:7.

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See also 2 Chronicles 15:3 in other biblical comments:

  • Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

    Verse 2 Chronicles 15:3. _NOW FOR A LONG SEASON ISRAEL_] "Israel hath followed Jeroboam, and they have not worshipped the true God. They have burnt incense to their golden calves; their priestlings ...

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    “Israel” here is used generally for the whole people of God; and the reference is especially to the many apostasies in the days of the Judges, which were followed by repentance and deliverance....

  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

    CHAPTER 15 THE REIGN OF ASA, WARNING AND REFORMATION _ 1. The warning message of Azariah (2 Chronicles 15:1)_ 2. Asa's response and reformation (2 Chronicles 15:8) But the Lord knew the danger which...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    The words of Azariah the son of Oded (not mentioned elsewhere) form a kind of introduction to the account of Asa's religious reforms; if the words in 2 Chronicles 15:3 refer to any definite period, it...

  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

    HATH. had. WITHOUT. Figures of speech _Anaphora_ and _Polysyndeton._ App-6. AND. Figure of speech _Polysyndeton._ A TEACHING PRIEST. Teaching was the great priestly function. But, as generally with...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    NOW FOR A LONG SEASON ISRAEL HATH BEEN WITHOUT THE TRUE GOD, &C.— It is very plain from the first verse, that Azariah was about to foretel something, as the _spirit of God came upon him;_ and therefor...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    4. THE REIGN OF ASA (14-16) TEXT 2 Chronicles 14:1. So Abijah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David; and Asa his son reigned in his stead. In his days the land was quiet te...

  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

    _NOW FOR A LONG SEASON ISRAEL HATH BEEN WITHOUT THE TRUE GOD, AND WITHOUT A TEACHING PRIEST, AND WITHOUT LAW._ NOW FOR A LONG SEASON ISRAEL HATH BEEN ... Some think that Azariah was referring to the s...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    15:3 while (e-5) Heb. 'many days.'...

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    REIGN OF ASA (CONTINUED) An account of how Asa, moved by the prophet Azariah, made a covenant to seek.the LORD. This chapter is almost entirely supplementary to what is recorded of Asa in 1 Kings 15...

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    FOR A LONG SEASON] The writer seems to have principally in view the times of the Judges: see Judges 2:12; Judges 3:7; Judges 17:6; Judges 21:25. A teaching pri

  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

    2 CHRONICLES: GOD DESIRES LOYAL PEOPLE The *Kingdom called Judah 2 CHRONICLES CHAPTER S 10 TO 36 _IAN MACKERVOY_ CHAPTER 15 ASA OBEYS THE *PROPHET – 2 CHRONICLES 15:1-8 V1 The Sp

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    NOW FOR A LONG SEASON ISRAEL HATH BEEN. — Literally, _And many days to Israel, without true God, and without teaching priest, and without teaching._ This is clearly an illustration of the general trut...

  • ETCBC data on Hebrew bible

    וְ יָמִ֥ים רַבִּ֖ים לְ יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל לְ לֹ֣א

  • Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

    ASA: DIVINE RETRIBUTION 2 Chronicles 14:1; 2 Chronicles 15:1; 2 Chronicles 16:1 ABIJAH, dying, as far as we can gather from Chronicles, in the odor of sanctity, was succeeded by his so

  • G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

    This chapter chronicles with greater detail the occasion and value of the reform wrought in Judah during Asa's reign. Here appears a man mentioned nowhere else. His name was Azariah. Suddenly anointed...

  • Geneva Study Bible Commentary

    Now for a long season Israel [hath been] without the (b) true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law. (b) For the space of twelve years under Rehoboam, and three years under Abijah, reli...

  • George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary

    Shall pass, is not found in Hebrew, &c., and many supply, "had been." (Du Hamel) --- The Jews, and some interpreters, would explain all this of what had passed already; (Calmet) and this is the idea o...

  • Hawker's Poor man's commentary

    It must have been an animating thing after the victory, and in the moment of returning from the spoils of the foe, - this address of Azariah. And observe how seasonable it was. Though the Lord had giv...

  • John Darby's Synopsis

    THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 13 THROUGH 16. In his wars with Jeroboam, Abijah stands entirely upon this ground, and he is blessed. Asa follows his steps; and, whether at peace, or while...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    NOW FOR A LONG SEASON ISRAEL [HATH BEEN] WITHOUT THE TRUE GOD,.... The fear, worship, and service of him being greatly neglected by them for a long time; what period of time is referred to is not expr...

  • John Trapp Complete Commentary

    Now for a long season Israel [hath been] without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law. Ver. 3. _Now for a long season._] For about thirty years. _ Israel._] The ten revolted...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _For a long season Israel hath been_, &c. Hebrew, _many days have been to Israel without the true God_, &c. The prophet's design here is evidently to set before them the miserable consequences of fors...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Asa with Iudah and many of Israel, moued by the prophesie of Azariah the sonne of Oded, make a solemne couenant with God. 16 He putteth downe Maachah his mother, for her idolatry. 18 He bringeth d...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    Idolatry Eradicated....

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    Now for a long season Israel hath been without the true God and without a teaching priest and without Law. The words rather refer to the future, in a prophecy of warning: Many days will be to Israel w...

  • Leslie M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

    A MESSAGE FROM GOD (vv.1-7) As Asa returned from his victory, the Lord sent a prophet, Azariah, son of Oded, to meet him with encouraging words, telling Asa, "The Lord is with you while you are wit...

  • Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

    Heb. _For many days_ have been to Israel WITHOUT THE TRUE GOD, & c, i.e. they have long lived without the sound knowledge and worship of the true God. The prophet confirms his foregoing exhortation, a...

  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

    2 Chronicles 15:3 long H7227 time H3117 Israel H3478 without H3808 true H571 God H430 teaching H3384 (H8688)

  • Summarized Bible Commentary

    CONTENTS: Warnings of Azariah. Reform under Asa. CHARACTERS: God, Holy Spirit, Azariah, Asa, Oded, Maachah. CONCLUSION: If we turn aside from God and His ordinances, He is not tied to us, but will c...

  • Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    2 Chronicles 15:1. _Azariah the son of Oded;_ whose father is named, to distinguish him from the highpriest of that name. 2 Chronicles 15:3. _For a long season, Israel,_ the ten revolted tribes, had b...

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _Now for a long season._ THE SCHISM OF THE TEN TRIBES These words-- I. Suggest a warning. A land “without teaching priests” soon realises the rest of the text by becoming “without the true God, and...

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah._ DARK SHADOWS ON A BRIGHT DAY We have here shown the necessary connection between God’s service and human weal. I. The awful apostasy. Turning away. 1. Pr...

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 15:1 AZARIAH is not otherwise known. His speech is intended to encourage Asa to continue his reforms and lead the people into covenant renewal. IF YOU SEEK HIM. See...

  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

    CRITICAL NOTES.] A prophetic warning (2 Chronicles 15:1). Asa’s reforms (2 Chronicles 15:8); renewal of covenant (2 Chronicles 15:12), and deposes Maachah....

  • The Pulpit Commentaries

    EXPOSITION This chapter is something like an oasis in our history, and was perhaps such in the real life of Asa also. Presumably it covers a period of some twenty years. Reading between the lines, and...

  • Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith

    And as they were returning now with all the spoils of war, the victory of God, The Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded: and he went out to meet Asa, and he said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa,...

  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

    1 Corinthians 9:21; 1 John 5:20; 1 Kings 12:28; 1 Thessalonians 1:9;...

  • Wells of Living Water Commentary

    LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF ASA 2 Chronicles 15:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We wish to present to you "The life of rest," from certain verses found in chapter 14. These verses are really introductory to the...

  • Wesley's Explanatory Notes

    Now Israel — They have long lived without the found knowledge and worship of the true God. Israel is here understood of the whole nation of Israel in former times, and especially in the times of the j...

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