Until judgment comes, there is always an opportunity to repent and be reconciled to God (see Jonah). Seeking the Lord may involve a prophetic consultation (1 Chronicles 10:13–14), turning to the Lord in repentance and faith (Deuteronomy 4:29; 1 Chronicles 16:10–11; 2 Chronicles 15:12–13), or a visit to the temple (Deuteronomy 12:5; 2 Chronicles 11:16). In this context it seems to refer to a relationship with God.1 That is calling on him for help, clinging to him in loyalty, living under his authority and in dependence upon his power. This is not the same as making a pilgrimage to a shrine. It is easy to go to a place (e.g. Bethel, Gilgal, or Beersheba) without actually seeking the Lord.2
4 For thus says the LORD to the house of Israel: “Seek me and live;