2 Chronicles 15:7 asv — But be ye strong, and let not your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded.

American Standard Version

"But be ye strong, and let not your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded. "

— 2 Chronicles 15:7, American Standard Version

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2 Chronicles 15 — Context

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but when in their distress they turned unto Jehovah, the God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them.

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And in those times there was no peace to him that went out, nor to him that came in; but great vexations were upon all the inhabitants of the lands.

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And they were broken in pieces, nation against nation, and city against city; for God did vex them with all adversity.

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But be ye strong, and let not your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded.

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And when Asa heard these words, and the prophecy of Oded the prophet, he took courage, and put away the abominations out of all the land of Judah and Benjamin, and out of the cities which he had taken from the hill-country of Ephraim; and he renewed the altar of Jehovah, that was before the porch of Jehovah.

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And he gathered all Judah and Benjamin, and them that sojourned 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 Jehovah 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.

2 Chronicles 15:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 15:7 say?
2 Chronicles 15:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “But be ye strong, and let not your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 15:7 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 15:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 15, verse 7.
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 15:7.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 15:7 in?
2 Chronicles 15:7 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 15:7?
2 Chronicles 15:7 reads (ASV): “But be ye strong, and let not your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded. ” 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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