And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:
Parallel translations
- WEB The Spirit of God came on Azariah the son of Oded:
- BSB Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded.
- NKJV Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded.
- NASB Now the Spirit of God came on Azariah the son of Oded,
- NLT Then the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded,
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Quick answer
The Spirit of God comes upon Azariah son of Oded to deliver a prophetic word. God graciously sends counsel to confirm and guide His people after victory.
Overview
The Spirit's coming on Azariah marks him as a true prophet bringing God's message at a pivotal moment. The Chronicler shows that victory is followed by divine instruction, not left to chance. The Spirit empowering a messenger to speak God's word foreshadows the Spirit's fuller ministry in the new covenant.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- 2 Chr 24:20And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you.
- 2 Chr 20:14Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;
- Num 24:2And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in his tents according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.
- Judg 3:10And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim.
- 2 Pet 1:21For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
- 2 Sam 23:2The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.
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