Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
In mounting fear, Jehoshaphat devoted himself to seek the LORD. He proclaimed a period of fasting throughout all of the territory of Judah,
New American Standard Bible
Jehoshaphat was afraid and
King James Version
And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
Holman Bible
Jehoshaphat was afraid, and he resolved
A Conservative Version
And Jehoshaphat was afraid, and set himself to seek for LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
American Standard Version
And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek unto Jehovah; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
Amplified
Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set himself [determinedly, as his vital need] to seek the Lord; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
Bible in Basic English
Then Jehoshaphat, in his fear, went to the Lord for directions, and gave orders all through Judah for the people to go without food.
Darby Translation
And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek Jehovah, and proclaimed a fast throughout Judah.
Julia Smith Translation
And Jehoshaphat will fear, and he will give his face to seek to Jehovah, and he will call a fast for all Judah.
King James 2000
And Jehoshaphat feared, and set his face to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face to seek Yahweh. And he called for a fast through all Judah.
Modern King James verseion
And Jehoshaphat feared and set himself to seek Jehovah, and called for a fast throughout all Judah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Jehoshaphat feared and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed fasting throughout all Judah.
NET Bible
Jehoshaphat was afraid, so he decided to seek the Lord's advice. He decreed that all Judah should observe a fast.
New Heart English Bible
Jehoshaphat was alarmed, and set himself to seek to the LORD. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
The Emphasized Bible
And Jehoshaphat was afraid, and set his face to seek unto Yahweh, - and proclaimed a fast for all Judah.
Webster
And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
World English Bible
Jehoshaphat was alarmed, and set himself to seek to Yahweh. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Jehoshaphat feareth, and setteth his face to seek to Jehovah, and proclaimeth a fast over all Judah;
Themes
Battle » Prayer before » By jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Repentance » Examples of » Fasts proclaimed in connection with
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 20:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Prayer Of Jehoshaphat
2 Jehoshaphat's military advisors came and informed him, "We've been attacked by a vast invasion force from Aram, beyond the Dead Sea. Be advised they've already reached Hazazon-tamar, also known as En-gedi." 3 In mounting fear, Jehoshaphat devoted himself to seek the LORD. He proclaimed a period of fasting throughout all of the territory of Judah, 4 and the tribe of Judah assembled together to seek the LORD. People came from all of the cities of Judah to seek the LORD.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 19:3
Nevertheless, a few good things have been found in you, in that you have removed the Asheroth from the land and you have disciplined yourself to seek God."
1 Samuel 7:6
So they came together at Mizpah, drew water, and poured it out in the LORD's presence.
Jeremiah 36:9
In the ninth month of the fifth year of the reign of Josiah's son Jehoiakim, king of Judah, a fast was proclaimed in the LORD's presence in Jerusalem for all the people of Jerusalem, as well as all the people who were coming from the towns of Judah.
Joel 1:14
Set apart time for a fast! Call a solemn assembly! Gather the elders and everyone living in the land to the Temple of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD!"
Genesis 32:7-11
Feeling mounting terror and distress, Jacob divided the people who were with him into two groups, doing the same with the flocks, the cattle, and the camels.
Genesis 32:24-28
And so Jacob was left alone, and he struggled with a man until daybreak.
Judges 20:26
All the Israelis, including its army, went up from there to Bethel and wept, remaining there in the LORD's presence, fasting throughout the day until dusk, when they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings in the LORD's presence.
2 Chronicles 11:16
As a result, anyone from all of the tribes of Israel who was determined to seek the LORD God of Israel followed the descendants of Levi to Jerusalem so they could sacrifice to the LORD God of their ancestors,
Ezra 8:21-23
Then I called for a fast there at the Ahava River so we could humble ourselves before our God and seek from him an appropriate way for us and our little ones to live, and how we should guard our personal wealth,
Esther 4:16
"Go and gather all the Jewish people who are in Susa and fast for me. Don't eat or drink for three days, night or day. Both I and my young women will also fast in the same way, and then I'll go in to the king, even though it's against the law. And if I perish, I perish."
Psalm 56:3-4
On days when I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
Isaiah 37:3-6
"Here is what Hezekiah says," they told him. "This day is a day of trouble, rebuke, and disgrace, as when children come to the point of birth and there is no energy to deliver them.
Daniel 9:3
"So I turned my attention to the Lord God, seeking him in prayer and supplication, accompanied with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.
Joel 2:12-18
"Yet even now," declares the LORD, "Turn back to me with your whole heart, with fasting, tears, and mourning.
Jonah 1:16
Then the men feared the LORD greatly, offered a sacrifice to the LORD, and made vows.
Jonah 3:5-9
The people of Nineveh believed God. They called for a fast and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least important.
Matthew 10:28
Stop being afraid of those who kill the body but can't kill the soul. Instead, be afraid of the one who can destroy both body and soul in hell.