Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In those days it was not safe to travel about, for all the inhabitants of the lands were in great turmoil. New Living Translation “During those dark times, it was not safe to travel. Problems troubled the people of every land. English Standard Version In those times there was no peace to him who went out or to him who came in, for great disturbances afflicted all the inhabitants of the lands. Berean Standard Bible In those days there was no safety for travelers, because the residents of the lands had many conflicts. King James Bible 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 countries. New King James Version And in those times there was no peace to the one who went out, nor to the one who came in, but great turmoil was on all the inhabitants of the lands. New American Standard Bible In those times there was no peace for him who went out or him who came in, because many disturbances afflicted all the inhabitants of the lands. NASB 1995 “In those times there was no peace to him who went out or to him who came in, for many disturbances afflicted all the inhabitants of the lands. NASB 1977 “And in those times there was no peace to him who went out or to him who came in, for many disturbances afflicted all the inhabitants of the lands. Legacy Standard Bible Now in those times there was no peace to him who went out or to him who came in, for much confusion was upon all the inhabitants of the lands. Amplified Bible In those times there was no peace for him who went out or for him who came in, for great suffering came on all the inhabitants of the lands. Christian Standard Bible In those times there was no peace for those who went about their daily activities because the residents of the lands had many conflicts. Holman Christian Standard Bible In those times there was no peace for those who went about their daily activities because the residents of the lands had many conflicts. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version There was so much confusion in those days that it wasn't safe to go anywhere in Israel. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation At those times no one could come and go in peace, because everyone living in the land had a lot of turmoil. Good News Translation In those days no one could come and go in safety, because there was trouble and disorder in every land. International Standard Version "During those days, it wasn't safe for anyone to come and go, because many civil disturbances afflicted everyone who lived in the territories. Majority Standard Bible In those days there was no safety for travelers, because the residents of the lands had many conflicts. NET Bible In those days no one could travel safely, for total chaos had overtaken all the people of the surrounding lands. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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 countries. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand in those times there is no peace for him who is going out, and for him who is coming in, for many troubles [are] on all the inhabitants of the lands, Young's Literal Translation and in those times there is no peace to him who is going out, and to him who is coming in, for many troubles are on all the inhabitants of the lands, Smith's Literal Translation And in these times no peace to him going out, and to him coming in, for much consternation upon all inhabiting the lands. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAt that time there shall be no peace to him that goeth out and cometh in, but terrors on every side among all the inhabitants of the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version In that time, there will be no peace for those who depart and those who enter. Instead, there will be terror on every side, among all the inhabitants of the lands. New American Bible At that time there was no peace for anyone to go or come; rather, there were many terrors upon the inhabitants of the lands. New Revised Standard Version In those times it was not safe for anyone to go or come, for great disturbances afflicted all the inhabitants of the lands. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd in those early times when we did not worship our God, there was no peace to him that went out, nor to him that came in. because of great misfortune that came upon all the inhabitants of the land. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And in these former times when we were not in awe of our God, there was no peace to him who went out neither to him who came in, because great evil had come on all the inhabitants of the land. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And in those times there was no peace to him that went out, nor to him that came in, but great discomfitures were upon all the inhabitants of the lands. Brenton Septuagint Translation And in that time there is no peace to one going out, or to one coming in, for the terror of the Lord is upon all that inhabit the lands. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Prophecy of Azariah…4But in their distress they turned to the LORD, the God of Israel, and sought Him, and He was found by them. 5In those days there was no safety for travelers, because the residents of the lands had many conflicts. 6Nation was crushed by nation, and city by city, for God afflicted them with all kinds of adversity.… Cross References Judges 21:25 In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Isaiah 3:5 The people will oppress one another, man against man, neighbor against neighbor; the young will rise up against the old, and the base against the honorable. Matthew 24:6-7 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. / Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. Luke 21:9-11 When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.” / Then He told them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. / There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven. Ezekiel 7:25-27 Anguish is coming! They will seek peace, but find none. / Disaster upon disaster will come, and rumor after rumor. Then they will seek a vision from a prophet, but instruction from the priests will perish, as will counsel from the elders. / The king will mourn, the prince will be clothed with despair, and the hands of the people of the land will tremble. I will deal with them according to their conduct, and I will judge them by their own standards. Then they will know that I am the LORD.’” Jeremiah 4:20 Disaster after disaster is proclaimed, for the whole land is laid waste. My tents are destroyed in an instant, my curtains in a moment. Jeremiah 6:25 Do not go out to the fields; do not walk the road. For the enemy has a sword; terror is on every side. Jeremiah 8:15-16 We hoped for peace, but no good has come, for a time of healing, but there was only terror. / The snorting of enemy horses is heard from Dan. At the sound of the neighing of mighty steeds, the whole land quakes. They come to devour the land and everything in it, the city and all who dwell in it. Micah 7:2-6 The godly man has perished from the earth; there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; they hunt one another with a net. / Both hands are skilled at evil; the prince and the judge demand a bribe. When the powerful utters his evil desire, they all conspire together. / The best of them is like a brier; the most upright is sharper than a hedge of thorns. The day for your watchmen has come, the day of your visitation. Now is the time of their confusion. ... Zechariah 8:10 For before those days neither man nor beast received wages, nor was there safety from the enemy for anyone who came or went, for I had turned every man against his neighbor. Deuteronomy 28:19-20 You will be cursed when you come in and cursed when you go out. / The LORD will send curses upon you, confusion and reproof in all to which you put your hand, until you are destroyed and quickly perish because of the wickedness you have committed in forsaking Him. Isaiah 19:2 “So I will incite Egyptian against Egyptian; brother will fight against brother, neighbor against neighbor, city against city, and kingdom against kingdom. Hosea 4:1-3 Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the people of the land: “There is no truth, no loving devotion, and no knowledge of God in the land! / Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another. / Therefore the land mourns, and all who dwell in it will waste away with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air; even the fish of the sea disappear. Romans 3:16-17 ruin and misery lie in their wake, / and the way of peace they have not known.” Mark 13:7-8 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. / Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Treasury of Scripture And in those times there was no peace to him that went out, nor to him that came in, but great vexations were on all the inhabitants of the countries. no peace Judges 5:6 In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, and the travellers walked through byways. 1 Samuel 13:6 When the men of Israel saw that they were in a strait, (for the people were distressed,) then the people did hide themselves in caves, and in thickets, and in rocks, and in high places, and in pits. Psalm 121:8 The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. great vexations Matthew 24:6,7 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet… Luke 21:25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Jump to Previous Afflicted Countries Disturbances Great Inhabitants Lands Peace Safe Times Travel Trouble Troubles Turmoil VexationsJump to Next Afflicted Countries Disturbances Great Inhabitants Lands Peace Safe Times Travel Trouble Troubles Turmoil Vexations2 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. In those days This phrase refers to the period during the reign of King Asa of Judah, a time marked by religious reform and conflict. Asa's reign is noted for his efforts to rid Judah of idolatry and to restore the worship of Yahweh. The historical context is crucial, as it was a time when the kingdom was divided into Israel and Judah, with frequent conflicts and instability. there was no safety for travelers because the residents of the lands had many conflicts Persons / Places / Events 1. AsaKing of Judah during the time of this prophecy. He was known for his religious reforms and efforts to return Judah to the worship of Yahweh. 2. Azariah son of Oded The prophet who delivered God's message to Asa, encouraging him to seek the Lord and warning of the consequences of forsaking Him. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, ruled by Asa, which experienced both peace and turmoil depending on their faithfulness to God. 4. Israel The northern kingdom, often in conflict with Judah and experiencing its own share of turmoil due to idolatry and disobedience. 5. The Lands Refers to the broader region surrounding Judah and Israel, indicating widespread unrest and instability during this period. Teaching Points The Consequences of Forsaking GodWhen people turn away from God, chaos and unrest often follow. This is a reminder of the importance of staying faithful to God's commandments. The Importance of Seeking God Asa's reforms and the subsequent peace in Judah highlight the blessings that come from earnestly seeking God and aligning with His will. The Role of Prophets Prophets like Azariah play a crucial role in guiding and warning God's people. We should be attentive to godly counsel and correction. Peace as a Result of Obedience True peace is a result of obedience to God. This peace is not just the absence of conflict but a deep, abiding sense of well-being and order. The Impact of Leadership Asa's leadership and response to Azariah's prophecy show how leaders can influence the spiritual direction and peace of a nation.(5) And in those times.--The "many days" cf. 2Chronicles 15:3; the times of national unfaithfulness. There was no peace . . . came in.--(See Judges 5:6; Judges 5:11; Judges 6:11.) But great vexations.--For great confusions (meh-moth). (See Deuteronomy 28:20, where meh-mah, "confusion" or "discomfiture," is foretold as a punishment of apostacy. Here the meaning seems to be tumults, as in Amos 3:9. "The countries" are the territories or provinces of Israel, as in 2Chronicles 34:33. . . . Hebrew In thoseהָהֵ֔ם (hā·hêm) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They days וּבָעִתִּ֣ים (ū·ḇā·‘it·tîm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common plural Strong's 6251: Perhaps young there was no אֵ֥ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle safety שָׁל֖וֹם (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace for travelers, לַיּוֹצֵ֣א (lay·yō·w·ṣê) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim because כִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the residents יוֹשְׁבֵ֖י (yō·wō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of the lands הָאֲרָצֽוֹת׃ (hā·’ă·rā·ṣō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 776: Earth, land had עַ֥ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against many רַבּ֔וֹת (rab·bō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great conflicts. מְהוּמֹ֣ת (mə·hū·mōṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4103: Tumult, confusion, disquietude, discomfiture Links 2 Chronicles 15:5 NIV2 Chronicles 15:5 NLT 2 Chronicles 15:5 ESV 2 Chronicles 15:5 NASB 2 Chronicles 15:5 KJV 2 Chronicles 15:5 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 15:5 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 15:5 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 15:5 French Bible 2 Chronicles 15:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 15:5 In those times there was no peace (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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