2 Chronicles 20:20-22

20 And they rose early in the morning and went out into ¹the wilderness of Tekoa. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! ²Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be established; believe his prophets, and you will succeed. ”

21 And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to the Lord and praise him ³in holy attire, as they went before the army, and say, ⁴“Give thanks to the Lord, for his steadfast love endures forever. ”

22 And when they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ⁵an ambush against the men of ⁶Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah, so that they were routed.

2 Chronicles 20:20-22 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. 20:20 [2 Sam. 14:2]
• 2. 20:20 Isa. 7:9
• 3. 20:21 See 1 Chr. 16:29
• 4. 20:21 See 1 Chr. 16:34
• 5. 20:22 [ch. 13:13]
• 6. 20:22 ver. 10