2 Chronicles 15:12 bbe — And they made an agreement to be true to the Lord, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and all their soul;

Bible in Basic English

"And they made an agreement to be true to the Lord, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and all their soul;"

— 2 Chronicles 15:12, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 15 — Context

9

And he got together all Judah and Benjamin and those of Ephraim and Manasseh and Simeon who were living with them; for numbers of them came to him out of Israel when they saw that the Lord his God was with him.

10

So they came together at Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the rule of Asa.

11

And that day they made offerings to the Lord of the things they had taken in war, seven hundred oxen and seven thousand sheep.

12

And they made an agreement to be true to the Lord, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and all their soul;

13

And that anyone, small or great, man or woman, who was not true to the Lord, the God of Israel, would be put to death.

14

And they made an oath to the Lord, with a loud voice, sounding wind-instruments and horns.

15

And all Judah was glad because of the oath, for they had taken it with all their heart, turning to the Lord with all their desire; and he was with them and gave them rest on every side.

2 Chronicles 15:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 15:12 say?
2 Chronicles 15:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they made an agreement to be true to the Lord, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and all their soul;”
Where is 2 Chronicles 15:12 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 15:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 15, verse 12.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 15:12.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 15:12 in?
2 Chronicles 15:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 15:12?
2 Chronicles 15:12 reads (BBE): “And they made an agreement to be true to the Lord, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and all their soul;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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