2 Chronicles 15:15All Judah rejoiced at the oath; for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and Yahweh gave them rest all around.
The setting
Judah, ~895 BC. After years of spiritual compromise, the nation experiences genuine revival. No more foreign invasions, internal peace, economic prosperity...
The emotion here: amazed at witnessing an entire nation experience God's presence and peace
The original word
ratson (רָצוֹן) — complete desire, wholehearted longing with no reservation or competing affection
Why it matters
This 'rest all around' lasted for 10 years — no wars until Asa's 36th year of reign
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 15:15
The phrase 'he was found of them' implies God had been hidden due to their previous unfaithfulness
Common misconceptionPeople think this promises immediate peace for any believer, but it was specifically about national covenant faithfulness bringing political stability to ancient Israel.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 15:15
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 15:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 15:15 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is joyful. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include seeking God, answered prayer. Notable phrases: all their heart; sought him; he was found.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same joyful
“For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, …”
— Isaiah 9:6
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:22
“"Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?"”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55
“Rejoice always.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
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