2 Chronicles 20:9

Overview - 2 Chronicles 20
Jehoshaphat, invaded by Moab, proclaims a fast.
His prayer.
14 The prophecy of Jahaziel.
20 Jehoshaphat exhorts the people, and sets singers to praise the Lord.
22 The great overthrow of his enemies.
26 The people, having blessed God at Berachah, return in triumph.
31 Jehoshaphat's reign.
35 His convoy of ships, according to the prophecy of Eliezer, unhappily perish.
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2 Chronicles 20:9  (King James Version)
If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help.
 


If, when evil
6:28-30 1 Kings 8:33 1 Kings 8:37

and in thy presence
Matthew 18:20

thy name
6:20 Exodus 20:24 ; 23:21

is in this house
Several MSS. with the Syriac, Arabic, and Vulgate, read {nikra}, "is invoked:" "thy name is invoked in this house."