Then the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded,
Parallel translations
- WEB The Spirit of God came on Azariah the son of Oded:
- KJV And the Spirit of God came upon 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,
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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 24:20The Spirit of God came on Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest; and he stood above the people, and said to them, “Thus says God, ‘Why do you disobey Yahweh’s commandments, so that you can’t prosper? Because you have forsaken Yahweh, he has also forsaken you.’”
- 2 Chr 20:14Then Yahweh’s Spirit came on Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, the Levite, of the sons of Asaph, in the middle of the assembly;
- Num 24:2Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel dwelling according to their tribes; and the Spirit of God came on him.
- Judg 3:10Yahweh’s Spirit came on him, and he judged Israel; and he went out to war, and Yahweh delivered Cushan Rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand. His hand prevailed against Cushan Rishathaim.
- 2 Pet 1:21For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
- 2 Sam 23:2“Yahweh’s Spirit spoke by me. His word was on my tongue.
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