Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They assembled at Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa’s reign. New Living Translation The people gathered at Jerusalem in late spring, during the fifteenth year of Asa’s reign. English Standard Version They were gathered at Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa. Berean Standard Bible So they gathered together in Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa’s reign. King James Bible So they gathered themselves together at Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa. New King James Version So they gathered together at Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa. New American Standard Bible So they assembled at Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa’s reign. NASB 1995 So they assembled at Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa’s reign. NASB 1977 So they assembled at Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa’s reign. Legacy Standard Bible So they assembled at Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa’s reign. Amplified Bible So they assembled at Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa’s reign. Christian Standard Bible They were gathered in Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa’s reign. Holman Christian Standard Bible They were gathered in Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa’s reign. American Standard Version So they gathered themselves together at Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa. Contemporary English Version In the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa's rule, they all met in Jerusalem. English Revised Version So they gathered themselves together at Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa. GOD'S WORD® Translation In the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa's reign, they gathered in Jerusalem. Good News Translation They assembled in Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year that Asa was king. International Standard Version They all assembled in Jerusalem during the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa's reign. Majority Standard Bible So they gathered together in Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa?s reign. NET Bible They assembled in Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa's reign. New Heart English Bible So they gathered themselves together at Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa. Webster's Bible Translation So they assembled at Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa. World English Bible So they gathered themselves together at Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of Asa’s reign. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they are gathered to Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa, Young's Literal Translation And they are gathered to Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa, Smith's Literal Translation And they will gather together at Jerusalem in the third month, for the fifteenth year to the kingdom of Asa. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when they were come to Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa, Catholic Public Domain Version And when they had arrived in Jerusalem, in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa, New American Bible They gathered at Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa’s reign, New Revised Standard Version They were gathered at Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo they gathered themselves together at Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they assembled in Jerusalem in the third month in the year fifteen of the kingdom of Asa. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So they gathered themselves together at Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they assembled at Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Asa's Reforms…9And he assembled all Judah and Benjamin, along with those from the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon who had settled among them, for great numbers had come over to him from Israel when they saw that the LORD his God was with him. 10So they gathered together in Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa’s reign. 11At that time they sacrificed to the LORD seven hundred oxen and seven thousand sheep from all the plunder they had brought back.… Cross References 2 Chronicles 15:9 And he assembled all Judah and Benjamin, along with those from the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon who had settled among them, for great numbers had come over to him from Israel when they saw that the LORD his God was with him. 2 Chronicles 15:12-15 Then they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and soul. / And whoever would not seek the LORD, the God of Israel, would be put to death, whether young or old, man or woman. / They took an oath to the LORD with a loud voice, with shouting, trumpets, and rams’ horns. ... 2 Chronicles 14:4 He commanded the people of Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, and to observe the law and the commandments. 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.” 1 Kings 8:61 So let your heart be fully devoted to the LORD our God, as it is this day, to walk in His statutes and to keep His commandments.” 1 Kings 15:14 The high places were not removed, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted to the LORD all his days. 2 Kings 23:3 So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. Deuteronomy 4:29 But if from there you will seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul. Deuteronomy 30:2 and when you and your children return to the LORD your God and obey His voice with all your heart and all your soul according to everything I am giving you today, Joshua 24:15 But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!” Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Psalm 119:2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Matthew 22:37 Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ Treasury of Scripture So they gathered themselves together at Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa. the third month Esther 8:9 Then were the king's scribes called at that time in the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language. Jump to Previous Asa Asa's Assembled Fifteenth Gathered Jerusalem Month Reign Rule Themselves Third TogetherJump to Next Asa Asa's Assembled Fifteenth Gathered Jerusalem Month Reign Rule Themselves Third Together2 Chronicles 15 1. Asa, with Judah and many of Israel, moved by the prophecy of Azariah, 12. make a solemn covenant with God 16. He puts down Maachah his grandmother for idolatry 18. He brings dedicated things into the house of God, and enjoys a long peace. So they gathered together in Jerusalem Jerusalem was the central place of worship for the Israelites, housing the Temple built by Solomon. Gathering in Jerusalem signifies a unified act of worship and commitment to God, reflecting the importance of the city as a spiritual center. This gathering was likely a large assembly, emphasizing the communal nature of their covenant renewal. The act of gathering in Jerusalem also connects to the idea of pilgrimage, as seen in other parts of Scripture, such as the feasts where Israelites were commanded to appear before the Lord (Deuteronomy 16:16). in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa’s reign Persons / Places / Events 1. AsaAsa was the king of Judah, known for his religious reforms and efforts to return the people to the worship of Yahweh. His reign is marked by a commitment to seeking God and removing idolatry from the land. 2. Jerusalem The central place of worship for the Israelites, Jerusalem was the location of the temple and the heart of religious and political life in Judah. 3. The Gathering This event was a significant assembly of the people of Judah and Benjamin, along with those from Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon who had settled among them. It was a time of renewal and covenant-making with God. 4. The Third Month This refers to the month of Sivan in the Hebrew calendar, a time often associated with the Feast of Weeks (Pentecost), which was a time of harvest and thanksgiving. 5. The Fifteenth Year of Asa’s Reign This marks a specific time in Asa's reign when he led the people in a covenant renewal ceremony, emphasizing a return to the worship of the Lord. Teaching Points Commitment to Godly LeadershipAsa's leadership demonstrates the importance of leaders who prioritize spiritual renewal and obedience to God. Believers today should pray for and support leaders who seek to honor God in their decisions. The Power of Corporate Worship The gathering in Jerusalem highlights the significance of coming together as a community to worship and renew commitment to God. Christians should value and participate in corporate worship and fellowship. Renewal and Repentance Asa's reforms and the gathering for covenant renewal remind us of the need for continual repentance and renewal in our spiritual lives. Regular self-examination and recommitment to God are vital for spiritual growth. The Importance of Timing The gathering in the third month, during a time of harvest, underscores the importance of aligning our spiritual practices with God's timing and seasons. Believers should seek to discern and follow God's timing in their lives. Influence of Godly Prophecy The role of Azariah's prophecy in encouraging Asa's reforms shows the impact of godly counsel and prophecy. Christians should seek and heed wise, biblical counsel in their lives.Verse 10. - In the third month. The "Feast of Weeks" began about the sixth of this third month Sivan (June). In the fifteenth year. It has been conjectured from ch. 14:1 that Zerah the Ethiopian, or Cushite, invaded Judah in Asa's eleventh year. The present sacrificial festival, in his fifteenth year, evidently was held very shortly after the close of Asa's victory over Zerah This infers a rather longer duration of the war than is otherwise to be gathered from the face of the history. The interval, it is true, may be explained by supposing that Ass lingered long to restore the state of things where Zerah's vast host had unsettled it. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So they gathered togetherוַיִּקָּבְצ֥וּ (way·yiq·qā·ḇə·ṣū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6908: To gather, collect in Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel in the third הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֑י (haš·šə·lî·šî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell) month בַּחֹ֣דֶשׁ (ba·ḥō·ḏeš) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month of the fifteenth חֲמֵשׁ־ (ḥă·mêš-) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 2568: Five year לִשְׁנַ֥ת (liš·naṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8141: A year of Asa’s אָסָֽא׃ (’ā·sā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 609: Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name reign. לְמַלְכ֥וּת (lə·mal·ḵūṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4438: Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom Links 2 Chronicles 15:10 NIV2 Chronicles 15:10 NLT 2 Chronicles 15:10 ESV 2 Chronicles 15:10 NASB 2 Chronicles 15:10 KJV 2 Chronicles 15:10 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 15:10 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 15:10 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 15:10 French Bible 2 Chronicles 15:10 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 15:10 So they gathered themselves together at Jerusalem (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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