3 For a long time Israel was without the true God, without a priest to teach and without the law.
3 Now for a long season Israel hath been without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law.
3 For a long time Israel was without the true God, and without a teaching priest and without law,
3 For a long time Israel didn't have the real God, nor did they have the help of priest or teacher or book.
3 For a long time Israel has been without the true God, without a teaching priest, and without law;
3 For a long time Israel was without the true God, without a priest to teach them, and without the Law to instruct them.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:3
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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.