2 Chronicles 15:4 web — But when in their distress they turned to Yahweh, the God of Israel, and sought him, he was found by them.

World English Bible

"But when in their distress they turned to Yahweh, the God of Israel, and sought him, he was found by them."

— 2 Chronicles 15:4, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 15 — Context

1

The Spirit of God came on Azariah the son of Oded:

2

and he went out to meet Asa, and said to him, "Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin! Yahweh is with you, while you are with him; and if you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will forsake you.

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Now for a long time Israel was without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law.

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But when in their distress they turned to Yahweh, the God of Israel, and sought him, he was found by them.

5

In those times there was no peace to him who went out, nor to him who came in; but great troubles were on all the inhabitants of the lands.

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They were broken in pieces, nation against nation, and city against city; for God troubled them with all adversity.

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But you be strong, and don't let your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded."

2 Chronicles 15:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 15:4 say?
2 Chronicles 15:4 in the World English Bible reads: “But when in their distress they turned to Yahweh, the God of Israel, and sought him, he was found by them.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 15:4 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 15:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 15, verse 4.
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 15:4.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 15:4 in?
2 Chronicles 15:4 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 15:4?
2 Chronicles 15:4 reads (WEB): “But when in their distress they turned to Yahweh, the God of Israel, and sought him, he was found by them.” 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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