2 Chronicles 20:15-17

15 And he said, “Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you, ¹‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, ²for the battle is not yours but God’s.

16 Tomorrow go down against them. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz. You will find them at the end of ³the valley, east of the wilderness of Jeruel.

17 ⁴You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. ’ ⁵Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed. Tomorrow go out against them, ⁶and the Lord will be with you. ”

2 Chronicles 20:15-17 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. 20:15 ch. 32:7; [Deut. 1:29, 30; 31:6, 8]
• 2. 20:15 1 Sam. 17:47
• 3. 20:16 Num. 13:23
• 4. 20:17 [Ex. 14:13, 14]
• 5. 20:17 [See ver. 15 above]
• 6. 20:17 ch. 15:2; 32:8; [Num. 14:9]