That whosoever would not seek the LORD God of Israel should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.
Anyone who refused to seek the LORD God of Israel would be put to death, whether they were young or old, man or woman.
This verse describes King Asa's decree that made seeking God mandatory for everyone in his kingdom, with death as the penalty for refusal.
📚 Historical Context
This took place during King Asa's religious reforms in Judah around 895 BC, when he was removing idolatry and calling the nation back to worshiping God alone. The king had just made a covenant with God after a great victory, and this severe decree was part of his effort to purify the kingdom spiritually. Such harsh measures were common in ancient Near Eastern covenants and reflected the seriousness with which they viewed spiritual unfaithfulness.
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