2 Chronicles 20
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 20 of 36
Chapter Summary
Jehoshaphat proclaims a fast. His prayer. The prophecy of Jahaziel. The great overthrow of the enemies. Jehoshaphat's reign. His convoy of ships unhappily perished.
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People & Context
A massive coalition of Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites come to Hazazon-tamar (En-gedi) to wage war against Jehoshaphat.
Terrified by the vast army, Jehoshaphat seeks Jehovah and proclaims a nationwide fast, gathering Judah to Jerusalem.
Jehoshaphat stands before the new court of the temple and prays publicly, appealing to God's past promises and their current helplessness.
Timeline
A massive coalition of Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites come to Hazazon-tamar (En-gedi) to wage war against Jehoshaphat.
2 Chronicles 20:1-2Terrified by the vast army, Jehoshaphat seeks Jehovah and proclaims a nationwide fast, gathering Judah to Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 20:3-4Jehoshaphat stands before the new court of the temple and prays publicly, appealing to God's past promises and their current helplessness.
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