"But when they in their trouble did turn unto the LORD God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them." — 2 Chronicles 15:4

2 Chronicles 15:4 · KJV

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

— 2 Chronicles 15:4

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

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.

2 Chronicles 15 — Context

And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD {is} with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you. {to meet...: Heb. before Asa}

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

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

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.

And nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city: for God did vex them with all adversity. {destroyed: Heb. beaten in pieces}

Cross References

Isaiah 55:6

Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

Deuteronomy 4:29-30

But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find {him}, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.

2 Chronicles 15:15

And all 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 the LORD gave them rest round about.

Isaiah 65:1-2

I am sought of {them that} asked not {for me}; I am found of {them that} sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation {that} was not called by my name.

Hosea 6:1

Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up.

Hosea 14:1-3

O Israel, return unto the LORD thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity.

Psalms 106:44

Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry:

Romans 10:20

But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me.