But when in their distress they turned to Yahweh, the God of Israel, and sought him, he was found by them.
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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.
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But when they in their trouble did turn unto the LORD God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them.
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but when in their distress they turned unto the LORD, the God of Israel, and sought Him, He was found of them.
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Passages linked to 2 Chronicles 15:4 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, ordered by reader-vote popularity; verse text shown in World English Bible.
- Isaiah 55:6 Seek Yahweh while he may be found. Call on him while he is near.
- Deuteronomy 4:29-30 But from there you shall seek Yahweh your God, and you shall find him when you search after him with all your heart and with all your soul. When you are in oppression, and all these things have come on you, in the latter days you shall return to Yahweh your God and listen to his voice.
- 2 Chronicles 15:15 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 by them. Then Yahweh gave them rest all around.
- Isaiah 65:1-2 “I am inquired of by those who didn’t ask. I am found by those who didn’t seek me. I said, ‘See me, see me,’ to a nation that was not called by my name. I have spread out my hands all day to a rebellious people, who walk in a way that is not good, after their own thoughts;
- Hosea 6:1 “Come! Let’s return to Yahweh; for he has torn us to pieces, and he will heal us; he has injured us, and he will bind up our wounds.
- Psalms 106:44 Nevertheless he regarded their distress, when he heard their cry.
- Hosea 14:1-3 Israel, return to Yahweh your God; for you have fallen because of your sin. Take words with you, and return to Yahweh. Tell him, “Forgive all our sins, and accept that which is good: so we offer our lips like bulls. Assyria can’t save us. We won’t ride on horses; neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, ‘Our gods!’ for in you the fatherless finds mercy.”
- Romans 10:20 Isaiah is very bold and says, “I was found by those who didn’t seek me. I was revealed to those who didn’t ask for me.”
- Judges 3:9-10 When the children of Israel cried to Yahweh, Yahweh raised up a savior to the children of Israel, who saved them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother. Yahweh’s Spirit came on him, and he judged Israel; and he went out to war, and Yahweh delivered Cushan Rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand. His hand prevailed against Cushan Rishathaim.
- Judges 10:10-16 The children of Israel cried to Yahweh, saying, “We have sinned against you, even because we have forsaken our God, and have served the Baals.” Yahweh said to the children of Israel, “Didn’t I save you from the Egyptians, and from the Amorites, from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines? The Sidonians also, and the Amalekites, and the Maonites, oppressed you; and you cried to me, and I saved you out of their hand. Yet you have forsaken me and served other gods. Therefore I will save you no more. Go and cry to the gods which you have chosen. Let them save you in the time of your distress!” The children of Israel said to Yahweh, “We have sinned! Do to us whatever seems good to you; only deliver us, please, today.” They put away the foreign gods from among them and served Yahweh; and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel.
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Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain He showeth, that notwithstanding the wickedness of tyrants and…
He showeth, that notwithstanding the wickedness of tyrants and their rage, yet God hath his, whom he heareth in their tribulation, as he delivered his from Zerah king of the Ethiopians, 2 Chron. 14:9, 12, and out of all other dangers, when they called upon the Lord.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain 2Ch 15:4 But when they in their trouble did…
2Ch 15:4 But when they in their trouble did turn unto the LORD God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them.
Ver. 4. But when they in their trouble,] i.e., Their ancestors before the revolt, as in the days of the Judges. Some understand it of the Babylonish captivity, and read thus,
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But when they in their trouble shall return, &c., as many of the ten tribes also then did, and came back with the rest to their own country.
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Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain When they did turn, i.e. Israel, mentioned 2Ch 15:3.
When they did turn, i.e. Israel, mentioned 2Ch 15:3.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain But when they in their trouble did turn unto…
But when they in their trouble did turn unto the Lord God of Israel,.... When being carried captive by neighbouring nations, and oppressed; and they cried unto the Lord, and repented of their sins, and turned from them to him:
and sought him; by prayer and supplication:
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he was found of them; and appeared for their help and deliverance, of which there are many instances in the book of Judges.
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Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary 1859 · Public Domain And when. Septuagint, "and he shall convert them to…
And when. Septuagint, "and he shall convert them to the Lord,...and shall be found by them." (Haydock) --- This will be verified in the last days, Romans xi. 26. (Menochius)
George Leo Haydock (1774–1849), Haydock's Catholic Family Bible and Commentary, 1859 edition — public domain. Excludes Psalms (Douay-Rheims chapter numbering differs from Protestant) and Deuterocanonical books (Catholic canon only).
Daniel D. Whedon 1874 · Public Domain 4. When they in their trouble did turn… he…
4. When they in their trouble did turn… he was found — This was often verified in the days of the Judges. Compare Jdg_3:9; Jdg_3:15; Jdg_4:3-7, etc.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain (4) But when they in their trouble did turn.—Literally,…
(4) But when they in their trouble did turn.—Literally, and he returned in his straits (Deu_4:30) unto Jehovah, the God of Israel; they sought him, and, etc. (See Jdg_3:9; Jdg_3:15; Jdg_4:3; Jdg_4:15; Jdg_6:6, sqq.; Psa_106:44; Psa_107:6.)
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