2 Chronicles 15:12 kjv — And they entered into a covenant to seek the Lord God of their fathers with all their heart and with all their soul;

King James Version

"And they entered into a covenant to seek the Lord God of their fathers with all their heart and with all their soul;"

— 2 Chronicles 15:12, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 15 — Context

9

And he gathered all Judah and Benjamin, and the strangers with them out of Ephraim and Manasseh, and out of Simeon: for they fell to him out of Israel in abundance, when they saw that the Lord his God was with him.

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So they gathered themselves together at Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa.

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And they offered unto the Lord the same time, of the spoil which they had brought, seven hundred oxen and seven thousand sheep.

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And they entered into a covenant to seek the Lord God of their fathers with all their heart and with all their soul;

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That whosoever would not seek the Lord God of Israel should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.

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And they sware unto the Lord with a loud voice, and with shouting, and with trumpets, and with cornets.

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And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and the Lord gave them rest round about.

2 Chronicles 15:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 15:12 say?
2 Chronicles 15:12 in the King James Version reads: “And they entered into a covenant to seek the Lord God of their fathers with all their heart and with 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 (KJV): “And they entered into a covenant to seek the Lord God of their fathers with all their heart and with 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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