14 And they sware unto the Lord with a loud voice, and with shouting, and with trumpets, and with cornets.
14 They took an oath to the Lord with loud acclamation, with shouting and with trumpets and horns.
14 They swore an oath to the Lord with a loud voice and with shouting and with trumpets and with horns.
14 They shouted out their promise to God, a joyful sound accompanied with blasts from trumpets and rams' horns.
14 Then they took an oath before the Lord with a loud voice, with shouting and trumpets and rams' horns.
14 They shouted out their oath of loyalty to the Lord with trumpets blaring and rams' horns sounding.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:14
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The people make a solemn covenant with God.
The work of complete reformation appeared so difficult, that Asa had not courage to attempt it, till assured of Divine assistance and acceptance. He and his people offered sacrifices to God; thanksgiving for the favours they had received, and supplication for further favours. Prayers and praises are now our spiritual sacrifices. The people, of their own will, covenanted to seek the Lord, each for himself, with earnestness. What is religion but seeking God, inquiring after him, applying to him upon all occasions? We make nothing of our religion, if we do not make heart-work of it; God will have all the heart, or none. Our devotedness to God our Saviour, should be avowed and shown in the most solemn and public manner. What is done in hypocrisy is a mere drudgery.