2 Chronicles 15:11 Meaning and Explanation
“And they offered unto the LORD the same time, of the spoil which they had brought, seven hundred oxen and seven thousand sheep.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The assembled people offer sacrifices from their war spoils—700 oxen and 7,000 sheep—to the Lord.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 15:11
The gathered people offer substantial sacrifices to seal the covenant.
What Does 2 Chronicles 15:11 Mean?
The sacrifice is drawn from spoil taken in war, suggesting that Asa's military victories have enabled this spiritual momentum. By offering war spoils to God, the people acknowledge that their victories belong to Him and that their covenant is sealed through sacrifice. The specific numbers—700 and 7,000—indicate a substantial, formal offering.
Sacrifice was the language of covenant in Israel's tradition. By offering from their abundance and from what conquest had provided, the people make a visible, costly statement of their return to God. This is not token worship but genuine sacrifice that diminishes their own wealth for the sake of covenant renewal.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 15:11
What does 2 Chronicles 15:11 mean?
The assembled people offer sacrifices from their war spoils—700 oxen and 7,000 sheep—to the Lord.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 15:11?
The gathered people offer substantial sacrifices to seal the covenant.