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2 Chronicles 20:15-22

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15 and he said, "Listen, all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: thus says the LORD to you, '1Do not fear or be dismayed because * of this great multitude, for 2the battle is not yours but God's.
16 'Tomorrow go down against them. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley in front of the wilderness of Jeruel.
17 'You need not fight in this battle; station yourselves, 3stand and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.' Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out to face them, 4for the LORD is with you."
18 Jehoshaphat 5bowed his head with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before the LORD, worshiping the LORD.
19 The Levites, from the sons of the Kohathites and of the sons of the Korahites, stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel, with a very loud voice.

Enemies Destroy Themselves

20 They rose early in the morning and went out to the wilderness of Tekoa; and when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, "Listen to me, O Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem, 6put your trust in the LORD your God and you will be established. Put your trust in His prophets and succeed."
21 When he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who sang to the LORD and those who 7praised Him in holy attire, as they went out before the army and said, "8Give thanks to the LORD, for His lovingkindness is everlasting."
22 When they began singing and praising, the LORD 9set ambushes against the sons of 10Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; so they were routed.
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2 Chronicles 20:15-22 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 20

Jehoshaphat having notice of a numerous army coming against him, 2Ch 20:1,2, betakes himself to fasting and prayer with his people, 2Ch 20:3-13, when they were immediately assured of victory by a prophet, which filled them with joy and thankfulness, 2Ch 20:14-21, and accordingly their enemies destroyed one another, and Jehoshaphat and his people returned to Jerusalem rejoicing and praising God, 2Ch 20:22-30, and the chapter is closed with an account of the latter part of Jehoshaphat's reign, 2Ch 20:31-37.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

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Cross References 10

  • 1. Exodus 14:13; Deuteronomy 20:1-4; 2 Chronicles 32:7, 8
  • 2. 1 Samuel 17:47
  • 3. Exodus 14:13
  • 4. 2 Chronicles 15:2
  • 5. Exodus 4:31
  • 6. Isaiah 7:9
  • 7. 1 Chronicles 16:29; Psalms 29:2
  • 8. 1 Chronicles 16:34
  • 9. 2 Chronicles 13:13
  • 10. 2 Chronicles 20:10

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