Thematic Bible
2 Chronicles 20:1 (show verse)
Sometime after these events, the Moabites and the Ammonites, accompanied by some other descendants of Ammon, attacked Jehoshaphat and started a war.
2 Chronicles 20:2 (show verse)
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."
2 Chronicles 20:3 (show verse)
In mounting fear, Jehoshaphat devoted himself to seek the LORD. He proclaimed a period of fasting throughout all of the territory of 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
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)
and the tribe of Judah assembled together to seek the LORD. People came from all of the cities of Judah to seek the LORD.
2 Chronicles 20:5 (show verse)
Jehoshaphat stood among the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem in the LORD's Temple in the vicinity of the new court
2 Chronicles 20:6 (show verse)
and said:
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
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)
"LORD God of our ancestors, you are the God who lives in heaven, are you not? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations, don't you? In your own hands you grasp both strength and power, don't you? As a result, no one can oppose you, can they? You are our God, who expelled the former inhabitants of this land right in front of our people Israel, aren't you? Then you gave it to your friend Abraham's descendant forever, didn't you?
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
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 lived in it and have built there a sanctuary for your name, where they 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
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 upon us, such as war as punishment, disease, or famine and we stand in your presence in this Temple (because your Name is in this Temple) and cry out to you in our distress, then 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
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 therefore look! The Ammonites, the Moabites, and the inhabitants of Mount Seir, whom you would not permit Israel to attack when they arrived from the land of Egypt since they turned away from them and did not eliminate 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
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're rewarding us! They're coming to drive us from your property that you gave us to be our inheritance.
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
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
2 Chronicles 20:12 (show verse)
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."
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
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 of Judah was standing in the LORD's presence, along with their little babies, 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
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 the Spirit of the LORD came upon Zechariah's son Jahaziel, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a descendant of Levi from the descendants of Asaph in the middle of the assembly, and he said:
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
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)
"Pay attention, everyone in Judah, in Jerusalem, and you, too, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says to you: "Stop being afraid, and stop being discouraged because of this vast invasion force, because the battle doesn't belong to you, but to God.
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
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 you are to go down to attack them. Pay attention, now they'll be coming up near the ascent of Ziz. You'll find them at the end of the valley that looks out over the Jeruel wilderness.
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
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 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.'"
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
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 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.
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
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)
Descendants of Levi from the descendants of Kohath and from the descendants of Korah stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel in a very loud voice that ascended to heaven.
2 Chronicles 20:20 (show verse)
The army got up early the next morning and headed out into the wilderness of Tekoa. Jehoshaphat stood up and addressed them. "Listen to me, you inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem," he said. "Have faith in the LORD your God and you'll be established! Have faith in his prophets and you'll 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
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)
After he had consulted with the people, Jehoshaphat appointed some choir members to sing to the LORD and to praise him in sacred splendor as they marched out in front of the armed forces. They kept saying "Give thanks to the LORD, because his gracious love is eternal!"
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
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)
Right on time, as they began to sing and praise, the LORD ambushed the Ammonites, Moabites, and the inhabitants of Mount Seir who had attacked 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
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 attacked the inhabitants of Mount Seir, destroying them, and after they had finished with the inhabitants of Mount Seir, they worked on destroying 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
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 army of Judah arrived at the remotest watchtower in the wilderness, they looked around at the invasion force, and to their surprise, there were dead bodies lying all around on the ground not 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
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)
Later on, when Jehoshaphat and his army arrived to collect the spoils of war, they discovered there were far more goods, garments, and other valuable items to collect than they could carry off in a single day. There was so much material that it took three days to finish their collection efforts.
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
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)
Three days later, they assembled together in the Beracah Valley, where they blessed the LORD, which is why the name of that place is called Beracah Valley to this day.
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
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 all returned with joy to Jerusalem, every soldier from Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat at the head of the procession, because 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
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 proceeded directly to the LORD's Temple, carrying lyres, harps, 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
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)
Fear of God seized all of the kingdoms in the surrounding territories when they heard that the LORD had battled Israel's enemies.
2 Chronicles 20:30 (show verse)
As a result, Jehoshaphat's kingdom enjoyed peace, because his God had provided rest for him all around.
2 Chronicles 20:31 (show verse)
Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah, having become king at the age of 35. He reigned in Jerusalem for 25 years. His mother's name was Azubah, the daughter of Shilhi.
2 Chronicles 20:32 (show verse)
He followed the example of his father Asa and never departed from it, practicing what the LORD considered to be right.
2 Chronicles 20:33 (show verse)
However, the high places were not removed, since the people had not yet directed their hearts to the God of their ancestors.
2 Chronicles 20:34 (show verse)
The rest of Jehoshaphat's accomplishments, from first to last, are recorded in the annals of Hanani's son Jehu, which appears in the Book of the Kings of Israel.
2 Chronicles 20:35 (show verse)
Sometime later, King Jehoshaphat of Judah entered into a military alliance with King Ahaziah of Israel, acting wickedly by 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
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 also agreed with King Ahaziah to build ships to sail toward Tarshish, which they built 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
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)
But Dodavahu's son Eliezer from Mareshah prophesied in opposition to Jehoshaphat, "Because you have entered into an alliance with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your efforts." So the ships were destroyed and were never able to sail for 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
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