2 Chronicles 15:7 web — But you be strong, and don't let your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded."

World English Bible

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

— 2 Chronicles 15:7, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 15 — Context

4

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.

6

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."

8

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 Yahweh, that was before the porch of Yahweh.

9

He gathered all Judah and Benjamin, and those who lived 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 Yahweh 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 World English Bible reads: “But you be strong, and don't let 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 (WEB): “But you be strong, and don't let 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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