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2 Chronicles 23:16
And Jehoiada made a covenant between him, and between all the people, and between the king, that they should be the LORD'S people.

2 Chronicles 29:10
Nowit is in mine heart to make a covenant with the LORD God of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turn away from us.

2 Chronicles 34:31,32
And the king stood in his place, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments, and his testimonies, and his statutes, with all his heart, and with all his soul, to perform the words of the covenant which are written in this book…

seek

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

Deuteronomy 4:29
But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt findhim, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.

Deuteronomy 10:12
And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,

to seek the LORD
Seeking the LORD implies a deliberate and earnest pursuit of God's presence, guidance, and favor. This phrase emphasizes the importance of prioritizing a relationship with God, as seen in other scriptures likeDeuteronomy 4:29 andJeremiah 29:13. It reflects a turning away from idolatry and a return to worshiping the one true God, which was a recurring theme in Israel's history.

the God of their fathers
This phrase connects the current generation to the faith of their ancestors, highlighting continuity in worship and belief. It underscores the importance of tradition and the faithfulness of God throughout generations, as seen in references to the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This connection serves as a reminder of God's promises and the heritage of faith that the people are called to uphold.

with all their heart and soul
This expression signifies total commitment and devotion, leaving no room for half-heartedness or divided loyalties. It echoes the Shema, a central declaration of faith inDeuteronomy 6:5, which calls for loving God with all one's heart, soul, and strength. This level of dedication is a call to complete surrender and aligns with Jesus' teaching on the greatest commandment inMatthew 22:37.

• The word signals a specific moment in Judah’s history when King Asa and the people responded to the prophetic call of Azariah (2 Chron 15:1–7).

• It draws a line between the spiritual apathy that preceded and the decisive action that followed, much like Israel’s pivot after Elijah’s challenge on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:39).

• “Then” reminds us that revival is often tied to a concrete decision in time, echoing Joshua’s charge, “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve” (Joshua 24:15).

• A covenant is more than a promise; it is a solemn, binding agreement before God, as seen when Josiah renewed the covenant in2 Kings 23:3.

• By acting corporately—king, leaders, and common people together—they followed the pattern ofDeuteronomy 29:10–13, where every segment of the nation stood to affirm the LORD’s terms.

• Such communal commitments highlight the biblical truth that personal faith thrives in corporate accountability (Hebrews 10:24–25).

• Seeking the LORD involves active pursuit, not casual interest—echoingPsalm 105:4, “Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His presence continually.”

• For Asa’s generation, this meant demolishing idols (2 Chron 15:8) and restoring true worship, paralleling Hezekiah’s reforms a century later (2 Chron 31:21).

• Scripture repeatedly links seeking with finding: “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13).

• This phrase roots the covenant in history, recalling the faith of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Exodus 3:15).

• It affirms continuity: the same God who delivered their ancestors still reigns, just asPsalm 100:5 proclaims, “His faithfulness continues through all generations.”

• Remembering heritage counters the temptation to reinvent worship in culturally palatable ways (Judges 2:7,10).

• Wholehearted devotion forbids divided loyalties, mirroring the Shema: “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength” (Deuteronomy 6:5).

• Asa’s reforms illustrate practical outworking—removing the queen mother’s idols (2 Chron 15:16).

• The New Testament upholds the same standard: Jesus commends the greatest commandment (Matthew 22:37) and warns against lukewarm faith (Revelation 3:16).

2 Chronicles 15:12 depicts Judah’s decisive turn back to God during Asa’s reign. In a specific moment, the nation united in a binding covenant, determined to pursue the LORD of their heritage with undivided devotion. Their example underscores that genuine revival requires a deliberate choice, communal commitment, active pursuit of God, remembrance of His unchanging faithfulness, and wholehearted allegiance.

To seek the Lord . . . with all their heart . . .--See the same phrase inDeuteronomy 4:29.