13 Whoever would not seek the Lord God of Israel would be put to death, young or old,[a] man or woman.(A) 14 They took an oath to the Lord in a loud voice, with shouting, with trumpets, and with rams’ horns. 15 All Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it wholeheartedly. They had sought him with all sincerity, and he was found by them.(B) So the Lord gave them rest on every side.(C)

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  1. 15:13 Or insignificant or great

13 All who would not seek the Lord, the God of Israel, were to be put to death,(A) whether small or great, man or woman. 14 They took an oath to the Lord with loud acclamation, with shouting and with trumpets and horns. 15 All Judah rejoiced about the oath because they had sworn it wholeheartedly. They sought God(B) eagerly, and he was found by them. So the Lord gave them rest(C) on every side.

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