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One nation was crushed by another, and one city by another, for God caused them to be in great turmoil.[a] But as for you, be strong and don’t get discouraged,[b] for your work will be rewarded.”[c]

When Asa heard these words and the prophecy of Oded the prophet, he was encouraged.[d] He removed the detestable idols from the entire land of Judah and Benjamin and from the cities he had seized in the Ephraimite hill country. He repaired the altar of the Lord in front of the porch of the Lord’s temple.[e]

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Chronicles 15:6 tn Heb “threw them into confusion with all distress.”
  2. 2 Chronicles 15:7 tn Heb “and let not your hands drop.”
  3. 2 Chronicles 15:7 tn Heb “for there is payment for your work.”
  4. 2 Chronicles 15:8 tn Heb “strengthened himself.”
  5. 2 Chronicles 15:8 tn Heb “the porch of the Lord.”