2 Chronicles 20

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 20 of 36

1 And after this it happened that the sons of Moab and the sons of Ammon came in, and with them from the Ammonites, to battle against Jehoshaphat.

2 And they came in and spoke to Jehoshaphat, saying, A great multitude has come against you from beyond the sea, from Syria; and, behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar, which is En-gedi.

3 And Jehoshaphat feared, and set his face to seek to Jehovah, and proclaimed a fast over all Judah.

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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

נִקְהֲלוּ֙ assemble as an assembly H6950 · TWOT 1991
צ֖וֹם fasting H6685 · TWOT 1890a
שְׁלֹשִׁים֩ thirty H7970 · TWOT 2403d
מִצְרָ֑יִם Egypt H4714 · TWOT 1235
פָּרַ֤ץ break through H6555 · TWOT 1826

People & Context

Moab and Ammon Invade

A massive coalition of Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites come to Hazazon-tamar (En-gedi) to wage war against Jehoshaphat.

Jehoshaphat Proclaims a Fast

Terrified by the vast army, Jehoshaphat seeks Jehovah and proclaims a nationwide fast, gathering Judah to Jerusalem.

Jehoshaphat Prays Before the Assembly

Jehoshaphat stands before the new court of the temple and prays publicly, appealing to God's past promises and their current helplessness.

Timeline

Moab and Ammon Invade

A massive coalition of Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites come to Hazazon-tamar (En-gedi) to wage war against Jehoshaphat.

2 Chronicles 20:1-2
Jehoshaphat Proclaims a Fast

Terrified by the vast army, Jehoshaphat seeks Jehovah and proclaims a nationwide fast, gathering Judah to Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 20:3-4
Jehoshaphat Prays Before the Assembly

Jehoshaphat stands before the new court of the temple and prays publicly, appealing to God's past promises and their current helplessness.

2 Chronicles 20:5-13

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