2 Chronicles 15:1
New International Version
The Spirit of God came on Azariah son of Oded.

New Living Translation
Then the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded,

English Standard Version
The Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded,

Berean Standard Bible
Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded.

King James Bible
And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:

New King James Version
Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded.

New American Standard Bible
Now the Spirit of God came on Azariah the son of Oded,

NASB 1995
Now the Spirit of God came on Azariah the son of Oded,

NASB 1977
Now the Spirit of God came on Azariah the son of Oded,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the Spirit of God came on Azariah the son of Oded,

Amplified Bible
Now the Spirit of God came on Azariah the son of Oded,

Christian Standard Bible
The Spirit of God came on Azariah son of Oded.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Spirit of God came on Azariah son of Oded.

American Standard Version
And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:

Contemporary English Version
Some time later, God spoke to Azariah son of Oded.

English Revised Version
And the spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
God's Spirit came to Azariah, son of Oded.

Good News Translation
The spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded,

International Standard Version
After this, the Spirit of God came to rest on Oded's son Azariah,

Majority Standard Bible
Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded.

NET Bible
God's Spirit came upon Azariah son of Oded.

New Heart English Bible
The Spirit of God came on Azariah the son of Oded:

Webster's Bible Translation
And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:

World English Bible
The Spirit of God came on Azariah the son of Oded.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the Spirit of God has been on Azariah son of Oded,

Young's Literal Translation
And upon Azariah son of Oded hath been the Spirit of God,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Azariah son of Oded, upon him was the spirit of God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the spirit of God came upon Azarias the son of Oded,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now Azariah, the son of Oded, had the Spirit of God within him.

New American Bible
The spirit of God came upon Azariah, son of Oded.

New Revised Standard Version
The spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AND the Spirit of the LORD came upon Azariah the son of Azor;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And The Spirit from before LORD JEHOVAH abode upon Azraya, son of Azor.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Azarias the son of Oded - upon him came the Spirit of the Lord,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Prophecy of Azariah
1Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded. 2So he went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you.…

Cross References
1 Samuel 10:6
Then the Spirit of the LORD will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be transformed into a different person.

Judges 6:34
So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him.

1 Kings 22:24
Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak with you?”

2 Chronicles 20:14
Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaph’s descendants, as he stood in the midst of the assembly.

2 Chronicles 24:20
Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood up before the people and said to them, “This is what God says: ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, He has forsaken you.’”

Numbers 11:25
Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again.

1 Samuel 19:20-23
he sent messengers to seize him. But when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel leading them, the Spirit of God came upon them, and Saul’s messengers also began to prophesy. / When this was reported to Saul, he sent more messengers, but they began to prophesy as well. So Saul tried again and sent messengers a third time, and even they began to prophesy. / Finally, Saul himself left for Ramah and came to the large cistern at Secu, where he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” “At Naioth in Ramah,” he was told. ...

2 Kings 3:15
But now, bring me a harpist.” And while the harpist played, the hand of the LORD came upon Elisha

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Ezekiel 11:5
And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: “That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds.

Joel 2:28
And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.

Acts 2:17-18
‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. / Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.

Acts 4:8
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people!

Acts 13:9
Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked directly at Elymas

Acts 21:11
Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’”


Treasury of Scripture

And the Spirit of God came on Azariah the son of Oded:

the Spirit

2 Chronicles 20:14
Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;

2 Chronicles 24:20
And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you.

Numbers 24:2
And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in his tents according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.

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2 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.














Now
The use of "Now" serves as a transitional word, indicating a shift in the narrative. It connects the previous events in the life of King Asa, where he sought the Lord and experienced victory, to the new divine message that is about to be delivered. This word sets the stage for a significant moment of divine intervention and guidance, emphasizing the immediacy and relevance of God's action in the unfolding story.

the Spirit of God
This phrase refers to the divine presence and power of God actively working in the world. In Hebrew, "Ruach Elohim" signifies the breath or wind of God, symbolizing His life-giving and transformative power. The Spirit of God coming upon someone indicates a special anointing or empowerment for a specific purpose. In the Old Testament, this often involved prophecy, leadership, or deliverance. Here, it underscores the divine authority and inspiration behind Azariah's forthcoming message, affirming that it is not merely human wisdom but a revelation from God.

came upon
The phrase "came upon" suggests a sudden and powerful encounter. It implies that Azariah was overtaken or filled with the Spirit, enabling him to speak with divine authority. This is a common expression in the Old Testament to describe the Spirit's empowering presence, as seen in the lives of judges, prophets, and kings. It highlights the idea that God's Spirit is not static but dynamic, actively engaging with His people to accomplish His purposes.

Azariah
Azariah, whose name means "Yahweh has helped," is identified as the recipient of the Spirit's empowerment. His name itself is a testament to God's faithfulness and assistance, which is fitting given the message he is about to deliver. Azariah serves as a prophet, a mouthpiece for God, bringing a message of encouragement and warning to King Asa and the people of Judah. His role emphasizes the importance of listening to God's messengers and heeding divine instruction.

son of Oded
This phrase provides a genealogical context, linking Azariah to his father, Oded. In the biblical narrative, lineage often establishes credibility and authority. Oded, though not much is known about him, is mentioned here to affirm Azariah's prophetic legitimacy. It suggests a continuity of faith and divine calling within the family, underscoring the importance of spiritual heritage and the passing down of faith from one generation to the next.

XV.

ASA'S REFORMATION OF RELIGION.

(a) ADDRESS OF THE PROPHET AZARIAH BEN ODED (2Chronicles 15:1-7).

This section also is peculiar to the Chronicle.

(1) And the Spirit of God.--Literally, And Azariah son of Oded, there fell upon him spirit of God (i.e., a holy inspiration). The prophet is unknown, except from this chapter. The name Oded comprises the same radical letters as Iddo (2Chronicles 9:29; 2Chronicles 12:15); but whether the same prophet or another be meant, is beyond decision.

Verse 1. - The Spirit of God came. For "came," read the literal Hebrew "was," as also in our 2 Chronicles 20:14, where instead of "God" (אְלֶהִים), we find "the Lord" (יְהוָה). In our 2 Chronicles 24:20, we have again "God," with the verb "clothed" (לָבְשָׁה). The grand original of the expression is, of course, found in Genesis 1:2, where the name is "God." Compare Pharaoh's question in Genesis 41:38; Exodus 31:3; Exodus 35:31; Numbers 24:2; Judges 3:1; Judges 6:34 (the verb "clothed" is used in this last); five other times in Judges we have the Spirit of the Lord; in Samuel six times, and "the Spirit of God" another six times; in Kings, three times "the Spirit of the Lord." These passages exhibit incontestably the function, and the manifold function, of the Spirit! Azariah the son of Oded. The Vulgate and Alexandrian Septuagint read here simply Oded; and Movers (p. 261) has suggested that "Oded the son of Azariah" is the correct reading for what now stands in the text; these are contrivances to meet the difficulty which the eighth verse occasions, and they are not so simple certainly as the proposal of Keil and Bertheau (following the Arabic Version) to omit altogether from ver. 8 the repetition of the name of the prophet, under the plea that the words, "of Oded the prophet," may so conceivably be owing to a copyist's meddlesome marginal reminiscence of ver. 1. It would have been, perhaps, a yet simpler method of overcoming the difficulty to account that the words, "Azariah the son of," had through a copy error slipped out of the text, except that the previous word, "the prophecy," is not in the construct state, and this favours Keil and Bertheau's suggestion (see our 2 Chronicles 9:29), or rather the suggestion of the Arabic Version, which before them omits the words, "of Oded the prophet." The Vatican Septuagint has the readings in beth verses as Englished in the Authorized Version. Some think Oded may be one with Iddo of 2 Chronicles 9:29; 2 Chronicles 12:15; 2 Chronicles 13:22; pointing out that the Hebrew characters would permit it, if we suppose a vau added to the name Oded. This conjectural attempt to give this Prophet Azariah for son to Iddo seems to gain no great point. Of this Azariah nothing else is known; he is described as "son of Oded" probably to distinguish him from Azariah the high priest, son of Johanan (see Dr. Smith's 'Bible Dictionary,' 1:142, second column, 3). (For the rest on this subject, see note on ver. 8.)

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Now the Spirit
ר֥וּחַ (rū·aḥ)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit

of God
אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

came
הָיְתָ֥ה (hā·yə·ṯāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

upon
עָלָ֖יו (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Azariah
וַעֲזַרְיָ֙הוּ֙ (wa·‘ă·zar·yā·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5838: Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Oded.
עוֹדֵ֔ד (‘ō·w·ḏêḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5752: Oded -- 'restorer', two Israelites


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