^{12 Ref} They entered into the covenant to seek Yahweh, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and with all their soul;

^{13 Ref} and that whoever would not seek Yahweh, the God of Israel, should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.

^{14 Ref} They swore to Yahweh with a loud voice, and with shouting, and with trumpets, and with cornets.

^{15 Ref} All Judah rejoiced at the oath; for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and Yahweh gave them rest round about.