2 Chronicles 20:20-30 - God Delivers Judah And Jerusalem

20 Early the next morning the people went out to the wild country near Tekoa. Before they began Jehoshaphat addressed them with these words: 'People of Judah and Jerusalem! Put your trust in Jehovah your God. You will stand your ground. Believe what his prophets tell you, and you will succeed. 21 After consulting with the people, the king ordered some musicians to put on the robes they wore on sacred occasions and to march ahead of the army. They sang: 'Praise Jehovah! His love is eternal!'

22 As soon as they began singing, Jehovah confused the enemy camp, 23 The Ammonite and Moabite troops attacked and completely destroyed those from Edom. Then they turned against each other and fought until the entire camp was wiped out!

24 Judah's army reached the tower that overlooked the desert. They saw that every soldier in the enemy's army was lying dead on the ground. 25 Jehoshaphat and his troops came to take the loot. They found among them a lot of goods, clothes, and valuables. They found more than they could carry. They spent three days collecting the loot. 26 They gathered in the valley of Beracah on the fourth day. Because they thanked Jehovah there, that place is still called the Valley of Beracah (Thanks) today.

27 All the men of Judah and Jerusalem returned to Jerusalem. They rejoiced while Jehoshaphat led them. Jehovah gave them a reason to rejoice about what had happened to their enemies. 28 They brought harps, lyres, and trumpets to Jehovah's Temple in Jerusalem.

29 Deep respect for Jehovah came over the kingdoms in that area when they heard how Jehovah waged war against Israel's enemies. 30 Jehoshaphat's kingdom was peaceful, since his God surrounded him with peace.