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But when in their distress they turned to Yahweh, the God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them.

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A Divine Pattern of Redemption

Commentators explain that this verse reveals a recurring pattern in Israel's history: distress leads people to turn to God, and when they sincerely seek Him, He responds. Scholars like Ellicott and Gill point to numerous examples of this cycle of trouble, repentance, and deliverance in books like Judges and Psalms.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 15:4

19th Century

Bishop

But when they in their trouble did turn. —Literally, and he returned in his straits (Deuteronomy 4:30) to…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 15:4

17th Century

Pastor

But when they in their trouble did turn unto the Lord God of
Israel
When being carrie…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 15:1–19

17th Century

Minister

The work of complete reformation appeared so difficult that Asa did not have the courage to attempt it until he was assured of Divine assistance an…