2 Chronicles 20:1-7

1 Later the Moabites, Ammonites, and some of the Meunites came to wage war against Jehoshaphat.

2 Some men reported to Jehoshaphat, "A large crowd is coming against you from the other side of the Dead Sea, from Edom. The crowd is already in Hazazon Tamar" (also called En Gedi).

3 Frightened, Jehoshaphat decided to ask for the LORD's help. He announced a fast throughout Judah.

4 The people of Judah gathered to seek the LORD's help. They came from every city in Judah.

5 In the new courtyard at the LORD's temple, Jehoshaphat stood in front of the people.

6 He said, "LORD God of our ancestors, aren't you the God in heaven? You rule all the kingdoms of the nations. You possess power and might, and no one can oppose you.

7 Didn't you, our God, force those who were living in this country out of Israel's way? Didn't you give this country to the descendants of your friend Abraham to have permanently?

2 Chronicles 20:1-7 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.