2 Chronicles 15:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

For a long time, the people of Israel did not worship the true God or listen to priests who could teach them about God. They refused to obey God's Law.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 17:7

In the third year of Jehoshaphat's rule, he chose five officials and gave them orders to teach the LORD's Law in every city and town in Judah. They were Benhail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah.

Nehemiah 8:9

The people started crying when God's Law was read to them. Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and teacher, and the Levites who had been teaching the people all said, “This is a special day for the LORD your God. So don't be sad and don't cry!”

Jeremiah 10:10

You, LORD, are the only true and living God. You will rule for all time. When you are angry the earth shakes, and nations are destroyed.

Lamentations 2:9

Zion's gates have fallen face down on the ground; the bars that locked the gates are smashed to pieces. Her king and royal family are prisoners in foreign lands. Her priests don't teach, and her prophets don't have a message from the LORD.

Hosea 3:4

It will also be a long time before Israel has a king or before sacrifices are offered at the temple or before there is any way to get guidance from God.

Leviticus 10:11

You must also teach the people of Israel everything that I commanded Moses to say to them.

Leviticus 10:8

The LORD said to Aaron:

Amos 8:11

I, the LORD, also promise you a terrible shortage, but not of food and water. You will hunger and thirst to hear my message.

Micah 3:11

You leaders accept bribes for dishonest decisions. You priests and prophets teach and preach, but only for money. Then you say, “The LORD is on our side. No harm will come to us.”

Malachi 2:7

You priests should be eager to spread knowledge, and everyone should come to you for instruction, because you speak for me, the LORD All-Powerful.

John 17:3

Eternal life is to know you, the only true God, and to know Jesus Christ, the one you sent.

Romans 2:12

Those people who don't know about God's Law will still be punished for what they do wrong. And the Law will be used to judge everyone who knows what it says.

1 Corinthians 9:21

And when I am with people who are not ruled by the Law, I forget about the Law to win them. Of course, I never really forget about the law of God. In fact, I am ruled by the law of Christ.

Deuteronomy 33:10

You teach God's laws to Israel, and at the place of worship you offer sacrifices and burn incense.

1 Thessalonians 1:9

Everyone is talking about how you welcomed us and how you turned away from idols to serve the true and living God.

1 Timothy 3:2

That's why officials must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. They must be self-controlled, sensible, well-behaved, friendly to strangers, and able to teach.

1 John 5:20

We know that Jesus Christ the Son of God has come and has shown us the true God. And because of Jesus, we now belong to the true God who gives eternal life.