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.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
King of Judah who proclaims a fast, prays before the assembly, and leads the army with singers
Levite of the sons of Asaph on whom the Spirit of Jehovah comes to declare the battle is God's
Son of Dodavah of Mareshah, who prophesies against Jehoshaphat for allying with Ahaziah
King of Israel with whom Jehoshaphat wickedly joins to build ships that are then broken
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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