13 That whosoever would not seek the Lord God of Israel should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.
13 All who would not seek the Lord, the God of Israel, were to be put to death, whether small or great, man or woman.
13 but that whoever would not seek the Lord, the God of Israel, should be put to death, whether young or old, man or woman.
13 And they agreed that anyone who refused to seek God, the God of Israel, should be killed, no matter who it was, young or old, man or woman.
13 and whoever would not seek the Lord God of Israel was to be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.
13 They agreed that anyone who refused to seek the Lord, the God of Israel, would be put to death-whether young or old, man or woman.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:13
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The people make a solemn covenant with God.
The work of complete reformation appeared so difficult, that Asa had not courage to attempt it, till assured of Divine assistance and acceptance. He and his people offered sacrifices to God; thanksgiving for the favours they had received, and supplication for further favours. Prayers and praises are now our spiritual sacrifices. The people, of their own will, covenanted to seek the Lord, each for himself, with earnestness. What is religion but seeking God, inquiring after him, applying to him upon all occasions? We make nothing of our religion, if we do not make heart-work of it; God will have all the heart, or none. Our devotedness to God our Saviour, should be avowed and shown in the most solemn and public manner. What is done in hypocrisy is a mere drudgery.