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.

2 CHRONICLES 15:15KJV
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2 Chronicles 15:15 (KJV)

What does 2 Chronicles 15:15 mean?

2 Chronicles 15:15 describes how all the people of Judah celebrated making a solemn promise to God, because they had committed themselves to Him with their whole hearts and truly wanted to seek Him. As a result, God allowed Himself to be found by them and gave them peace on every side.

This verse takes place during King Asa’s reign, after a prophet encouraged the people to return to God. The people of Judah, moved by this message, made a public oath to seek the LORD with all their desire. The verse highlights that their wholehearted commitment led to God responding by granting them rest from their enemies.

The Hebrew behind 2 Chronicles 15:15

  • "Rejoiced" (שָׂמַח, samach): This word means to be glad or joyful. The use here stresses that the people’s happiness was genuine and came from deep within, not just outward agreement.
  • "Oath" (שְׁבוּעָה, shevuah) and "sworn" (שָׁבַע, shava): These words refer to a formal, binding promise. The double mention underlines how seriously the people took their commitment to God.
  • "Heart" (לֵבָב, levav) and "desire" (רָצוֹן, ratzon): Both words emphasize the sincerity and depth of the people’s seeking. "Levav" points to the inner self, while "ratzon" means will or delight, showing their pursuit of God was both emotional and intentional.
  • "Rest" (נוּחַ, nuach): This word means to settle down or be at ease. Here, it highlights that God responded to their devotion by giving them a period of peace and security.

Why 2 Chronicles 15:15 matters

  • This verse clarifies that wholehearted devotion, not just outward actions, is what God responds to—Judah’s joy and rest came because they truly sought Him with all their heart and desire.
  • The verse connects the people’s commitment directly to God’s blessing of peace, showing a cause-and-effect relationship between seeking God and experiencing His favor.
  • In the wider context, this moment stands out as a rare time when the nation united in genuine faith, marking a high point in Judah’s spiritual history under King Asa.

Where else these words appear

“oath” Hebrew H7621 · used in 29 verses

  • Genesis 24:8 And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again.
  • Joshua 2:17 And the men said unto her, We will be blameless of this thine oath which thou hast made us swear.
  • Nehemiah 10:29 They clave to their brethren, their nobles, and entered into a curse, and into an oath, to walk in God's law, which was given by Moses the servant of God, and to observe and do all the commandments of the LORD our Lord, and his judgments and his statutes;

“desire” Hebrew H7522 · used in 56 verses

  • Genesis 49:6 O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a wall.
  • Psalms 30:5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
  • Proverbs 14:9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

“rest” Hebrew H5117 · used in 64 verses

  • Genesis 8:4 And the ark rested in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, upon the mountains of Ararat.
  • 2 Samuel 7:11 And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house.
  • Isaiah 7:19 And they shall come, and shall rest all of them in the desolate valleys, and in the holes of the rocks, and upon all thorns, and upon all bushes.

“rejoiced” Hebrew H8055 · used in 145 verses

  • Exodus 4:14 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.
  • Psalms 34:2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
  • Proverbs 17:21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.