2 Chronicles 15:4 “But in their distress they turned to the LORD, the God of Israel, and…”

2 Chronicles 15:4

But in their distress they turned to the LORD, the God of Israel, and sought Him, and He was found by them.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But when they in their trouble did turn unto the LORD God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them.

World English Bible

But when in their distress they turned to the LORD, the God of Israel, and sought him, he was found by them.

American Standard Version

but when in their distress they turned unto Jehovah, the God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them.

Geneva Bible 1599

But whosoeuer returned in his affliction to the Lord God of Israel, and sought him, he was founde of them.

Darby Translation

but in their trouble they turned to Jehovah the God of Israel, and sought him, and he was found of them.

Young's Literal Translation

and it turneth back in its distress unto Jehovah, God of Israel, and they seek Him, and He is found of them,

Bible in Basic English

But when in their trouble they were turned to the Lord, the God of Israel, searching after him, he let their search be rewarded.

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Cross references

“in their trouble”

Hosea 6:1 Psalm 106:44 Hosea 14:1–3 Judges 10:10–16 Deuteronomy 4:29 Deuteronomy 4:30

Hosea 6:1 · BSB

Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds.

Psalm 106:44 · BSB

Nevertheless He heard their cry; He took note of their distress.

Hosea 14:1–3 · BSB

Return, O Israel, to the LORD your God, for you have stumbled by your iniquity.

Judges 10:10–16 · BSB

Then the Israelites cried out to the LORD, saying, “We have sinned against You, for we have indeed forsaken our God and served the Baals.”

Deuteronomy 4:29 · BSB

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 4:30 · BSB

When you are in distress and all these things have happened to you, then in later days you will return to the LORD your God and listen to His voice.

“found of them”

Isaiah 55:6 2 Chronicles 15:15 Romans 10:20 Isaiah 65:1 Isaiah 65:2

Isaiah 55:6 · BSB

Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.

2 Chronicles 15:15 · BSB

And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with all their heart. They had sought Him earnestly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side.

Romans 10:20 · BSB

And Isaiah boldly says: “I was found by those who did not seek Me; I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me.”

Isaiah 65:1 · BSB

“I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. To a nation that did not call My name, I said, ‘Here I am! Here I am!’

Isaiah 65:2 · BSB

All day long I have held out My hands to an obstinate people who walk in the wrong path, who follow their own imaginations,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3For many years Israel has been without the true God, without a priest to instruct them, and without the law.

5In those days there was no safety for travelers, because the residents of the lands had many conflicts.

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