but that whoever would not seek the LORD, the God of Israel, should be put to death, whether young or old, man or woman.
We are here told what good effect the foregoing sermon had upon Asa. I. He grew more bold for God than he had been. His victory would inspire him with some new degrees of resolution, but this message from God with much more. Now he took courage.
Commenting on 2 Chronicles 15:8-19
That whosoever would not seek the Lord God of Israel should be put to death,.... That obstinately refused to worship him, and served other gods, which by the law was deserving of death, Deu 17:2, whether small or great, whether man or woman; without any regard to rank or dignity, age or sex.
That whosoever would not seek the LORD God of Israel should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman. (g) These were the words of their covenant, which commanded all idolaters be put to death, according to the law of God, .