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Themes in 2 Chronicles 20

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Themes in 2 Chronicles 20

2 Chronicles 20:1 (show verse)

Now it happened after this that the Moabites and the Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat.

the Ammonites » Confederated against jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat » King of judah, son of asa
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 20:2 (show verse)

Then it was reported to Jehoshaphat, “A great multitude has come against you from beyond the [Dead] Sea, out of Aram (Syria); and behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar (that is, Engedi).”

En-gedi » Built by » the Amorites
Hazezon-tamar » Also called hazazon-tamar » Ancient name of en-gedi
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Worldly » Host » A great host » Against

2 Chronicles 20:3 (show verse)

Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set himself [determinedly, as his vital need] to seek the Lord; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.

Battle » Prayer before » By jehoshaphat
Fasting » Instances of » Of jehoshaphat, at the time of the invasion of the confederated armies of the canaanites and syrians
Fear of God » Conspicuous instances of those who feared » Jehoshaphat, in proclaiming a feast, when the land was about to be invaded by the armies of the ammonites and moabites
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Repentance » Examples of » Fasts proclaimed in connection with
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 20:4 (show verse)

So [the people of] Judah gathered together to seek help from the Lord; indeed they came from all the cities of Judah to seek the Lord [longing for Him with all their heart].

Battle » Prayer before » By jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 20:5 (show verse)

Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord in front of the new courtyard,

the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Battle » Prayer before » By jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
public Prayer » Exemplified » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 20:6 (show verse)

and said, “O Lord, God of our fathers, are You not God in heaven? And do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, there is no one able to take a stand against You.

the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Battle » Prayer before » By jehoshaphat
Gentiles » Ruled by God
the Heathen » God » Rules over
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Prayer, answers to » Jehoshaphat
public Prayer » Exemplified » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 20:7 (show verse)

O our God, did You not drive out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Your friend Abraham?

Abraham » Piety of
Abraham » Friend of God
the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Battle » Prayer before » By jehoshaphat
Friendship » General references to » Divine (of God)
God » Christ's » Friendship of
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Prayer, answers to » Jehoshaphat
public Prayer » Exemplified » Jehoshaphat
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Friend
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Titles and names of saints » Friends of God

2 Chronicles 20:8 (show verse)

They have lived in it, and have built You a sanctuary in it for Your Name, saying,

the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Battle » Prayer before » By jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Prayer, answers to » Jehoshaphat
public Prayer » Exemplified » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Temple » Solomon's » Sanctuary

2 Chronicles 20:9 (show verse)

‘If evil comes on us, or the sword of judgment, or plague, or famine, we will stand before this house and before You (for Your Name and Your Presence is in this house) and we will cry out to You in our distress, and You will hear and save us.’

the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Battle » Prayer before » By jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Judgments » Should lead to » Prayer
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Plagues » The jews sought deliverance from, by prayer
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Prayer, answers to » Jehoshaphat
public Prayer » Exemplified » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 20:10 (show verse)

Now behold, the sons of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir, whom You would not allow Israel to invade when they came from the land of Egypt (for they turned away from them and did not destroy them),

the Ammonites » Jewish laws respecting » Not to be distressed
the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Battle » Prayer before » By jehoshaphat
Edomites, the » Israel forbidden to spoil
Edomites, the » Confederated with enemies of israel against jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Prayer, answers to » Jehoshaphat
public Prayer » Exemplified » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 20:11 (show verse)

here they are, rewarding us by coming to drive us out of Your possession which You have given us as an inheritance.

2 Chronicles 20:12 (show verse)

O our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless against this great multitude which is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.”

Afflictions, Prayer During » For protection and preservation from enemies
the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Battle » Prayer before » By jehoshaphat
Dependence » Human weakness renders men dependent upon God
Faith » Example of victorious » Jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Prayer, answers to » Jehoshaphat
public Prayer » Exemplified » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Trust » Of saints--exemplified » Jehoshaphat
human Weakness » Renders men dependent upon God

2 Chronicles 20:13 (show verse)

So all Judah stood before the Lord, with their infants, their wives, and their children.

the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Children » Present at religious worship
Children » Worship
Children » Instances of » Jewish children
Home » Children » Present at religious worship
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Prayer, answers to » Jehoshaphat
public Prayer » Exemplified » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Worship » Divinity of Christ » Children present at

2 Chronicles 20:14 (show verse)

Then in the midst of the assembly the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph.

the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Asaph » Descendants of
Benaiah » Son of jeiel
Inspiration » Examples of » Micaiah
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » Necessary to prophesying
Jahaziel » A levite » Jprophet
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Jeiel » A levite, ancestor of jehaziel, who encouraged judah against their enemies
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Mattaniah » A levite of the sons of asaph
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Prayer, answers to » Jehoshaphat
Prophets » Examples of » Micaiah
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Zechariah » A levite, and father of jahaziel

2 Chronicles 20:15 (show verse)

He said, “Listen carefully, all [you people of] Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat. The Lord says this to you: ‘Be not afraid or dismayed at this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.

the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Exhortations » Special » To hearken to admonition
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » Necessary to prophesying
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Prayer, answers to » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 20:16 (show verse)

Go down against them tomorrow. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the river valley, in front of the Wilderness of Jeruel.

the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Deserts » Mentioned in scripture » Jeruel
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » Necessary to prophesying
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Jeruel » A wilderness in the south of judah
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Prayer, answers to » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Ziz » A pass in the territory of the tribe of judah

2 Chronicles 20:17 (show verse)

You need not fight in this battle; take your positions, stand and witness the salvation of the Lord who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the Lord is with you.’”

the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Fight of faith » See
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » Necessary to prophesying
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Prayer, answers to » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 20:18 (show verse)

Jehoshaphat bowed with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before the Lord, worshiping Him.

the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Postures in prayer » On the face before God
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Worship » Postures in » Bowing

2 Chronicles 20:19 (show verse)

The Levites, from the sons of the Kohathites and the sons of the Korahites, stood up to praise the Lord God of Israel, with a very loud voice.

the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 20:20 (show verse)

So they got up early in the morning and went out into the Wilderness of Tekoa; and as they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, O Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem! Believe and trust in the Lord your God and you will be established (secure). Believe and trust in His prophets and succeed.”

the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Ancient heroes » Battle of Life » Jehoshaphat
the Armies of israel » Before going to war » Encouraged by their commanders
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The choir that won a battle by singing
Edomites » The lord delivers the army of, into the hands of jehoshaphat
Established » Security of the saints » They are firmly established
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » Assures success
Faith » The objects of, are » Writings of the prophets
Harp » Over the armies of ammon and moab
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Leaders » Garments of prophets » General references to
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Prophecy » Receive in faith
Prophets » General references to
Prophets » The jews » Require to hear and believe
Prosperity » Who shall prosper
Religious » Garments of prophets » General references to
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Security » Of the saints » They are firmly established
Tekoah » Desert of

2 Chronicles 20:21 (show verse)

When he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who sang to the Lord and those who praised Him in their holy (priestly) attire, as they went out before the army and said, “Praise and give thanks to the Lord, for His mercy and lovingkindness endure forever.”

the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Armies » March in ranks » Army choir and songs
the Armies of israel » Praises of God often sung before
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The choir that won a battle by singing
ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Harp » Over the armies of ammon and moab
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
King » Influenced by popular opinion » David
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
the Levites » Services of » Singing praises before the army
Music » ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His mercy
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Singers » ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Singing » ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Worship » Choirs assist in » A militant choir, songs lead to victory

2 Chronicles 20:22 (show verse)

When they began singing and praising, the Lord set ambushes against the sons of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; so they were struck down [in defeat].

Ambush » Instances of » By jehoshaphat
the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Armies » March in ranks » Army choir and songs
Armies » March in ranks » By jehoshaphat
the Armies of israel » Praises of God often sung before
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The choir that won a battle by singing
Deliverance » Of israel
Edomites, the » Miraculous overthrow of
Harp » Over the armies of ammon and moab
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
the Levites » Services of » Singing praises before the army
Music » Youthful » Singing » Examples of
Panic » From God
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Singing » Examples of

2 Chronicles 20:23 (show verse)

For the sons of Ammon and Moab [suspecting betrayal] rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, completely destroying them; and when they had finished with the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another.

the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Armies » Often destroyed by » Themselves through divine intervention
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The choir that won a battle by singing
Edomites » The lord delivers the army of, into the hands of jehoshaphat
Harp » Over the armies of ammon and moab
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Panic » From God
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 20:24 (show verse)

When [the men of] Judah came to the lookout tower of the wilderness, they looked toward the multitude, and behold, they were dead bodies lying on the ground, and no one had escaped.

the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The choir that won a battle by singing
Harp » Over the armies of ammon and moab
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Watchman » On towers

2 Chronicles 20:25 (show verse)

When Jehoshaphat and his people came to take their spoil, they found much among them, including equipment, garments, and valuable things which they took for themselves, more than they could carry away; so much that they spent three days gathering the spoil.

Ammonites » Character of
the Ammonites » Character of » Fond of ornaments
Harp » Over the armies of ammon and moab
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Precious stones » Called » Precious jewels
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 20:26 (show verse)

Then on the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, for it was there that they blessed the Lord. For that reason they named that place “The Valley of Beracah (blessing)” until today.

Berachah » Valley » South Judah
Harp » Over the armies of ammon and moab
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Valleys » Mentioned in scripture » Berachah

2 Chronicles 20:27 (show verse)

Then they returned to Jerusalem with joy, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, led by Jehoshaphat, for the Lord had made them rejoice over their enemies.

Harp » Over the armies of ammon and moab
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of jehoshaphat's army

2 Chronicles 20:28 (show verse)

They came to Jerusalem with harps, lyres, and trumpets to the house (temple) of the Lord.

Armies » March in ranks » With music
Harp » Over the armies of ammon and moab
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of jehoshaphat's army
Trumpet » At jehoshaphat's triumph

2 Chronicles 20:29 (show verse)

And the fear of God came on all the kingdoms of those countries when they heard that the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel.

Harp » Over the armies of ammon and moab
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 20:30 (show verse)

So the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was quiet, for his God gave him rest on all sides.

Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 20:31 (show verse)

Now Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem for twenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.

Azubah » Mother of jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Shilhi » Grandfather of jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 20:32 (show verse)

He walked in the way of his father Asa and did not depart from it, doing what was right in the sight of the Lord.

Example » Inspiration of example » Parental example, good
Home » Parental influence and example » Parental example, good
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Obedience » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Parents » Duty » Example, good

2 Chronicles 20:33 (show verse)

Only the high places [for pagan sacrifices] were not removed, for the people had not yet set their hearts firmly on the God of their fathers.

Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Service » Half-hearted » Jehoshaphat's subjects

2 Chronicles 20:34 (show verse)

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, from the first to the last, behold, they are written in the records of Jehu the son of Hanani, which are recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel.

Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Jehu the son of hanani
Hanani » Father of jehu the prophet
Jehu » Prophet, son of hanani
Jehu » The prophet wbo announced the wrath of jehovah against baasha, king of israel
King » Chronicles of, recorded
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 20:35 (show verse)

After [all] this Jehoshaphat king of Judah made an alliance with Ahaziah king of Israel, and he acted wickedly in doing so.

Ahaziah » King of israel, son of ahab
Ahaziah » King of israel » History of
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exemplified
Alliances » Evil » Examples of God's people seeking
Alliances » Instances of » Jehoshaphat and ahaziah
Evil » Alliances » Examples of God's people seeking
Fellowship » The evil of fellowship with the wicked exemplified » By jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Builds ships for commerce with tarshish, ships are destroyed
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
ship » Shipwreck » Ezion-geber
ship » Built » By jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 20:36 (show verse)

He joined him in building ships to go to Tarshish [for trade], and they built them in Ezion-geber.

Ahaziah » King of israel » History of
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exemplified
Ezion-gaber (ezion-geber) » Jehoshaphat built a navy at
Fellowship » The evil of fellowship with the wicked exemplified » By jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Builds ships for commerce with tarshish, ships are destroyed
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
ship » Shipwreck » Ezion-geber
ship » Built » By jehoshaphat
Tarshish » Also called tharshish » Commerce and wealth of

2 Chronicles 20:37 (show verse)

Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the Lord has broken down what you have built.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to go to Tarshish.

Ahaziah » King of israel » History of
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exemplified
Alliances » Political » With idolaters forbidden
Dodavah » A prophet
Eliezer » A prophet
Fellowship » The evil of fellowship with the wicked exemplified » By jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Builds ships for commerce with tarshish, ships are destroyed
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Mareshah » A city » A city of the tribe of judah » Birthplace of eliezer the prophet
ship » Shipwreck » Ezion-geber