2 Chronicles 20:2-4

2 Then some came and reported to Jehoshaphat, saying, "A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, out of Aram and behold, they are in ¹Hazazon-tamar (that is Engedi )."

3 Jehoshaphat was afraid and ²turned his attention to seek the LORD, and ³proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.

4 So Judah gathered together to ⁴seek help from the LORD; they even came from all the cities of Judah to seek the LORD.

2 Chronicles 20:2-4 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.

Cross References

• 1. Genesis 14:7
• 2. 2 Chronicles 19:3
• 3. 1 Samuel 7:6; Ezra 8:21
• 4. Joel 1:14

Footnotes

• [a] Another reading is "Edom"
• [b] Lit "set his face"