Bible Strands
2 Chronicles 15:14
They took an oath to the LORD with a loud voice, with shouting, trumpets, and rams’ horns.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The people of Judah publicly declare their commitment to seek the God of Israel immediately after a decree enforcing that pursuit.
The words — וַ/יִּשָּֽׁבְעוּ֙ (va/i.yi.sha.ve.'U) translates literally as "and they swore an oath," and בְּ/ק֥וֹל גָּד֖וֹל (be./Kol ga.Dol) means "with a loud voice."
The thread — This pattern of vocal commitment appears in Nehemiah 5:13, which describes shaking out a robe to invoke a curse on oath-breakers, and Nehemiah 10:29, which records a sworn pledge to follow God's Law. The practice of loud, musical praise accompanies such commitments in Psalms 81:1.
Why it lands — The text records a public, audible vow to seek God, requiring readers to examine whether their own pursuit is equally earnest and vocal rather than merely private or formal.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And they sware unto the Lord with a loud voice, and with shouting, and with trumpets, and with cornets.
Cross-references
- Nehemiah 5:13 I also shook out the folds of my robe and said, “May God likewise shake out of his house and possessions every man who does not keep this promise. May such a man be shaken out and have nothing!” The whole assembly said, “Amen,” and they praised the LORD. And the people did as they had promised.
- Nehemiah 10:29 hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.
- Psalms 81:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob.