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Themes in 2 Chronicles 20

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Themes in 2 Chronicles 20

2 Chronicles 20:1 (show verse)

After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites,

came to fight 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)

People came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast number from beyond the Dead Sea and from Edom has come to fight against you; they are already in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, En-gedi).

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)

Jehoshaphat was afraid, and he resolved to seek the Lord. Then he proclaimed a fast for 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)

who gathered to seek the Lord. They even came from all the cities of Judah to seek Him.

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 Lord’s temple before 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)

He said:

Yahweh, the God of our ancestors, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can 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)

Are You not our God who drove out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel and who gave it forever to the descendants of Abraham Your friend?

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 the land and have built You a sanctuary in it for Your name and have said,

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 disaster comes on us—sword or judgment, pestilence or famine—we will stand before this temple and before You, for Your name is in this temple. We will cry out to You because of our distress, and You will hear and deliver.”

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 here are the Ammonites, Moabites, and the inhabitants of Mount Seir. You did not let Israel invade them when Israel came out of the land of Egypt, but Israel 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)

Look how they repay us by coming to drive us out of Your possession that You gave us as an inheritance.

2 Chronicles 20:12 (show verse)

Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast number that comes to fight against us. We do not know what to do, but we look to 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)

All Judah was standing 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)

In the middle of the congregation, the Spirit of the Lord came on Jahaziel (son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaph’s descendants),

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)

and he said, “Listen carefully, all Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat. This is what the Lord says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast number, 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)

Tomorrow, go down against them. You will see them coming up the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley facing 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 do not have to fight this battle. Position yourselves, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord. He is with you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Tomorrow, go out to face them, for Yahweh 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)

Then Jehoshaphat bowed with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before the Lord to worship 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)

Then the Levites from the sons of the Kohathites and the Korahites stood up to praise the Lord God of Israel shouting with a 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)

In the morning they got up early and went out to the wilderness of Tekoa. As they were about to go out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem. Believe in Yahweh your God, and you will be established; believe in His prophets, and you will 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)

Then he consulted with the people and appointed some to sing for the Lord and some to praise the splendor of His holiness. When they went out in front of the armed forces, they kept singing:

Give thanks to the Lord,
for His faithful love endures 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)

The moment they began their shouts and praises, the Lord set an ambush against the Ammonites, Moabites, and the inhabitants of Mount Seir who came to fight against Judah, and they were defeated.

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)

The Ammonites and Moabites turned against the inhabitants of Mount Seir and completely annihilated them. When they had finished with the inhabitants of Seir, they helped destroy each other.

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 Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked for the large army, but there were only corpses lying on the ground; nobody 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)

Then Jehoshaphat and his people went to gather the plunder. They found among them an abundance of goods on the bodies and valuable items. So they stripped them until nobody could carry any more. They were gathering the plunder for three days because there was so much.

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)

They assembled in the Valley of Beracah on the fourth day, for there they praised the Lord. Therefore, that place is still called the Valley of Beracah 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 all the men of Judah and Jerusalem turned back with Jehoshaphat their leader, returning joyfully to Jerusalem, for the Lord enabled them to 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)

So they came into Jerusalem to the Lord’s temple with harps, lyres, and trumpets.

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)

The terror of God was on all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that Yahweh 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)

Then Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was quiet, for his God gave him rest on every side.

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)

Jehoshaphat became king over Judah. He was 35 years old when he became king and reigned 25 years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Azubah 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 Asa his father; he did not turn away from it but did what was right in the Lord’s sight.

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)

However, the high places were not taken away; the people had not yet set their hearts on the God of their ancestors.

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

2 Chronicles 20:34 (show verse)

The rest of the events of Jehoshaphat’s reign from beginning to end are written in the Events of Jehu son of Hanani, which is recorded in the Book of Israel’s Kings.

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 this, Judah’s King Jehoshaphat made an alliance with Israel’s King Ahaziah, who was guilty of wrongdoing.

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)

Jehoshaphat formed an alliance with him to make ships to go to Tarshish, and they made the ships 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 son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you formed an alliance with Ahaziah, the Lord has broken up what you have made.” So the ships were wrecked and were not able 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