2 Chronicles 15:3 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Now for a long season Israel hath been without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law. ”

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

“Israel” here is used generally for the whole people of God; and the reference is especially to the many apostasies in the days of the Judges, which were followed by repentance and deliverance.
2 Chronicles 15:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Now for a long season Israel [hath been] without the (b) true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law. (b) For the space of twelve years under Rehoboam, and three years under Abijah, rel...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The words of Azariah the son of Oded (not mentioned elsewhere) form a kind of introduction to the account of Asa's religious reforms; if the words in 2 Chronicles 15:3-6 refer to any definite perio...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

hath . had. without. Figures of speech Anaphora and Polysyndeton. App-6. and. Figure of speech Polysyndeton. a teaching priest. Teaching was the great priestly function. But, as gener...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Now for a long season Israel hath been without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law. Now for a long season Israel - "Israel hath followed Jeroboam, and they have not worship...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Now for a long season Israel hath been without the true God, &c.— It is very plain from the first verse, that Azariah was about to foretel something, as the spirit of God came upon him; and t...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Now for a long season Israel hath been without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law. Now for a long season Israel hath been ... Some think that Azariah was referring to...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Reign of Asa (continued) An account of how Asa, moved by the prophet Azariah, made a covenant to seek.the Lord. This chapter is almost entirely supplementary to what is recorded of Asa in 1 Ki...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Now for a long season Israel hath been. — Literally, And many days to Israel, without true God, and without teaching priest, and without teaching. This is clearly an illustration of the general t...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

ASA: DIVINE RETRIBUTION 2 Chronicles 14:1-15 ; 2 Chronicles 15:1-19 ; 2 Chronicles 16:1-14 ABIJAH, dying, as far as we can gather from Chronicles, in the odor of sanctity, was succeeded by hi...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This chapter chronicles with greater detail the occasion and value of the reform wrought in Judah during Asa's reign. Here appears a man mentioned nowhere else. His name was Azariah. Suddenly anointe...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

It must have been an animating thing after the victory, and in the moment of returning from the spoils of the foe, - this address of Azariah. And observe how seasonable it was. Though the Lord had gi...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Now for a long season Israel [hath been] without the true God ,.... The fear, worship, and service of him being greatly neglected by them for a long time; what period of time is referred to is not e...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Now for a long season Israel [hath been] without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law. Ver. 3. Now for a long season. ] For about thirty years. Israel. ] The ten revolte...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For a long season Israel hath been , &c. Hebrew, many days have been to Israel without the true God , &c. The prophet's design here is evidently to set before them the miserable consequence...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

A MESSAGE FROM GOD (vv.1-7) As Asa returned from his victory, the Lord sent a prophet, Azariah, son of Oded, to meet him with encouraging words, telling Asa, "The Lord is with you while you are...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

God's Message to Asa. B. C. 945. 1 And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Od...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Heb. For many days have been to Israel without the true God, & c, i.e. they have long lived without the sound knowledge and worship of the true God. The prophet confirms his foregoing exhorta...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.] A prophetic warning ( 2 Chronicles 15:1-7 ). Asa’s reforms ( 2 Chronicles 15:8-11 ); renewal of covenant ( 2 Chronicles 15:12-19 ), and deposes Maachah. 2 Chronicles 15:1-7 .— Az...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 15:1 . Azariah the son of Oded; whose father is named, to distinguish him from the highpriest of that name. 2 Chronicles 15:3 . For a long season, Israel, the ten revolted tribes,...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah. Dark shadows on a bright day We have here shown the necessary connection between God’s service and human weal. I. The awful apostasy. Turning away....
2 Chronicles 15:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION This chapter is something like an oasis in our history, and was perhaps such in the real life of Asa also. Presumably it covers a period of some twenty years. Reading between the line...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Idolatry Eradicated.
2 Chronicles 15:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 9:21 ; 1 John 5:20 ; 1 Kings 12:28-33 ; 1 Thessalonians 1:9 ; 1 Timothy 3:2 ; 2 Chronicles 17:8 ; 2 Chronicles 17:9 ; Deuteronomy 33:10 ; Ezekiel 44:21-23 ; Hosea 3:4 ; Jerem...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Lessons from the Life of Asa 2 Chronicles 15:1-19 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We wish to present to you "The life of rest," from certain verses found in chapter 14. These verses are really introductory...
2 Chronicles 15:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Now Israel — They have long lived without the found knowledge and worship of the true God. Israel is here understood of the whole nation of Israel in former times, and especially in the times of th...

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Chronicles 15:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Chronicles 15:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Chronicles 15:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 15:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 15:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Chronicles 15:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Chronicles 15:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

2 Chronicles 15:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes