Then the king turned to face the entire congregation of Israel while the congregation of Israel remained standing.

"LORD God, do not turn your face away from your anointed one. Remember your gracious love to your servant David."

Our God, you are going to punish them, aren't you? We have no strength to face this vast multitude that has come against us, nor do we know what to do, except that our eyes are on you."

You won't be fighting in this battle. Take your stand, but stand still, and watch the LORD's salvation on your behalf, Judah and Jerusalem! Never fear and never be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, since the LORD is with you.'"

Jehoshaphat bowed down with his face to the ground, and all the assembled inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem fell face down in the LORD's presence and worshipped the LORD.

But when he was in trouble, he sought the face of the LORD his God, humbled himself magnificently before the God of his ancestors,