2 Chronicles 15:13 cpdv — “But if anyone,” he said, “will not seek the Lord, the God of Israel, let him die, from the least even to the greatest,…

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"“But if anyone,” he said, “will not seek the Lord, the God of Israel, let him die, from the least even to the greatest, from man even to woman.” "

— 2 Chronicles 15:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 15 — Context

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And when they had arrived in Jerusalem, in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa,

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they immolated to the Lord on that day, from the best of the spoils and from the plunder that they had brought: seven hundred oxen and seven thousand rams.

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And he entered, according to custom, in order to confirm the covenant, so that they would seek the Lord, the God of their fathers, with their whole heart and with their whole soul.

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“But if anyone,” he said, “will not seek the Lord, the God of Israel, let him die, from the least even to the greatest, from man even to woman.”

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And they swore to the Lord, with a great voice, in jubilation, and with the blare of trumpets, and with the sound of horns,

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all who were in Judah swore with a curse. For with all their heart they swore, and with all their will they sought and found him. And the Lord granted rest on all sides to them.

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Then too, Maacah, the mother of king Asa, he deposed from the august authority, because she had made an idol of Priapus within a sacred grove. And he entirely crushed it, breaking it into pieces, and he burned it at the torrent Kidron.

2 Chronicles 15:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 15:13 say?
2 Chronicles 15:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““But if anyone,” he said, “will not seek the Lord, the God of Israel, let him die, from the least even to the greatest, from man even to woman.” ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 15:13 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 15:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 15, verse 13.
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 15:13.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 15:13 in?
2 Chronicles 15:13 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 15:13?
2 Chronicles 15:13 reads (CPDV): ““But if anyone,” he said, “will not seek the Lord, the God of Israel, let him die, from the least even to the greatest, from man even to woman.” ” 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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