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20:1 Later <0310> the Moabites <04124> <01121> and Ammonites <05983> <01121>, along with <05973> some of the Meunites <05984>, attacked <04421> <05921> <0935> Jehoshaphat <03092>. 20:2 Messengers arrived <0935> and reported <05046> to Jehoshaphat <03092>, “A huge <07227> army <01995> is attacking <05921> <0935> you from the other side <05676> of the Dead Sea <03220>, from the direction of Edom <0758>. Look <02009>, they are in Hazezon Tamar <02688> (that <01931> is, En Gedi <05872>).” 20:3 Jehoshaphat <03092> was afraid <03372>, so he decided <05414> to seek <01875> the Lord’s <03068> advice. He decreed <07121> that all <03605> Judah <03063> should observe a fast <06685>. 20:4 The people of Judah <03063> assembled <06908> to ask <01245> for the Lord’s <03068> help; they came <0935> from all <03605> the cities <05892> of Judah <03063> to ask <01245> for the Lord’s <03068> help. 20:5 Jehoshaphat <03092> stood <05975> before the assembly <06951> of Judah <03063> and Jerusalem <03389> at the Lord’s <03068> temple <01004>, in front <06440> of the new <02319> courtyard <02691>. 20:6 He prayed <0559>: “O Lord <03068> God <0430> of our ancestors <01>, you <0859> are the God <0430> who <01931> lives in heaven <08064> and rules <04910> over all <03605> the kingdoms <04467> of the nations <01471>. You possess <03027> strength <03581> and power <01369>; no <0369> one can stand <03320> against <05973> you. 20:7 Our God <0430>, you <0859> drove out <03423> the inhabitants <03427> of this <02063> land <0776> before <06440> your people <05971> Israel <03478> and gave <05414> it as a permanent <05769> possession to the descendants <02233> of your friend <0157> Abraham <085>. 20:8 They settled down <03427> in it and built <01129> in it a temple <04720> to honor <08034> you, saying <0559>, 20:9 ‘If <0518> disaster <07451> comes <0935> on <05921> us in the form of military attack <02719>, judgment <08196>, plague <01698>, or famine <07458>, we will stand <05975> in front <06440> of this <02088> temple <01004> before <06440> you, for <03588> you are present <08034> in this <02088> temple <01004>. We will cry out <02199> to <0413> you for help in our distress <06869>, so that you will hear <08085> and deliver <03467> us.’ 20:10 Now <06258> the Ammonites <05983> <01121>, Moabites <04124>, and men from Mount <02022> Seir <08165> are coming! When <0834> Israel <03478> came <0935> from the land <0776> of Egypt <04714>, you did not <03808> allow <05414> them to invade <0935> these lands. They bypassed <05493> them and did not <03808> destroy <08045> them. 20:11 Look <02009> how they <01992> are repaying <01580> us! They come <0935> to drive <01644> us out <01644> of our allotted land <03425> which <0834> you assigned <03423> to us! 20:12 Our God <0430>, will you not <03808> judge <08199> them? For <03588> we are powerless <03581> <0369> against <06440> this <02088> huge <07227> army <01995> that attacks <0935> us! We <0587> don’t <03808> know <03045> what <04100> we should do <06213>; we look <05869> to <05921> you for <03588> help.” 20:13 All <03605> the men of Judah <03063> were standing <05975> before <06440> the Lord <03068>, along with <01571> their infants <02945>, wives <0802>, and children <01121>. 20:14 Then in <05921> the midst <08432> of the assembly <06951>, the Lord’s <03068> Spirit <07307> came <01961> upon Jachaziel <03166> son <01121> of Zechariah <02148>, son <01121> of Benaiah <01141>, son <01121> of Jeiel <03273>, son <01121> of Mattaniah <04983>, a Levite <03881> and descendant <01121> of Asaph <0623>. 20:15 He said <0559>: “Pay attention <07181>, all <03605> you people of Judah <03063>, residents <03427> of Jerusalem <03389>, and King <04428> Jehoshaphat <03092>! This is what <03541> the Lord <03068> says <0559> to you <0859>: ‘Don’t <0408> be afraid <03372> and don’t <0408> panic <02865> because <06440> of this <02088> huge <07227> <01995> army! For <03588> the battle <04421> is not <03808> yours, but <03588> God’s <0430>. 20:16 Tomorrow <04279> march down <03381> against <05921> them as <02005> they come up <05927> the Ascent <04608> of Ziz <06732>. You will find <04672> them at the end <05490> of the ravine <05158> in front of <06440> the Desert <04057> of Jeruel <03385>. 20:17 You will not <03808> fight <03898> in this <02063> battle. Take <03320> your positions <03320>, stand <05975>, and watch <07200> the Lord <03068> deliver <03444> you, O Judah <03063> and Jerusalem <03389>. Don’t <0408> be afraid <03372> and don’t <0408> panic <02865>! Tomorrow <04279> march out <03318> toward <06440> them; the Lord <03068> is with <05973> you!’” 20:18 Jehoshaphat <03092> bowed down <06915> with his face <0639> toward the ground <0776>, and all <03605> the people of Judah <03063> and the residents <03427> of Jerusalem <03389> fell down <05307> before <06440> the Lord <03068> and worshiped <07812> him <03068>. 20:19 Then some <04480> Levites <03881>, from <04480> the Kohathites <06956> <01121> and Korahites <07145> <01121>, got up <06965> and loudly <01419> <06963> praised <01984> the Lord <03068> God <0430> of Israel <03478>. 20:20 Early <07925> the next morning <01242> they marched <03318> out to the Desert <04057> of Tekoa <08620>. When they were ready to march <03318>, Jehoshaphat <03092> stood up <05975> and said <0559>: “Listen <08085> to me, you people of Judah <03063> and residents <03427> of Jerusalem <03389>! Trust <0539> in the Lord <03068> your God <0430> and you will be safe <0539>! Trust <0539> in the message of his prophets <05030> and you will win <06743>.” 20:21 He met <03289> with <0413> the people <05971> and appointed <05975> musicians <07891> to play before the Lord <03068> and praise <01984> his majestic <06944> splendor <01927>. As they marched <03318> ahead <06440> of the warriors <02502> they said <0559>: “Give thanks <03034> to the Lord <03068>, for <03588> his loyal love <02617> endures <05769>.”

• 2Ch 20:1-30 -- The Lord Gives Jehoshaphat Military Success

• Wilderness

  [ebd] (1.) Heb. midhbar, denoting not a barren desert but a district or region suitable for pasturing sheep and cattle (Ps. 65:12; Isa. 42:11; Jer. 23:10; Joel 1:19; 2:22); an uncultivated place. This word is used of the wildernes...
  

• Seir

  [ebd] rough; hairy. (1.) A Horite; one of the "dukes" of Edom (Gen. 36:20-30). (2.) The name of a mountainous region occupied by the Edomites, extending along the eastern side of the Arabah from the south-eastern extremity of the ...
  

• Psalms

  [ebd] The psalms are the production of various authors. "Only a portion of the Book of Psalms claims David as its author. Other inspired poets in successive generations added now one now another contribution to the sacred collecti...
  

• PROPHECY; PROPHETS, 2

  [isbe] PROPHECY; PROPHETS, 2 - II. Historical Development of the Prophetic Office. 1. Abraham: It is a characteristic peculiarity of the religion of the Old Testament that its very elementary beginnings are of a prophetical nature....
  

• MOAB; MOABITES

  [isbe] MOAB; MOABITES - mo'-ab, mo'-ab-its (Moab, mo'abh, Moabite Stone, M-'-B; Greek (Septuagint) Moab, he Moabeitis, Moabitis; Moabite, mo'abhi; Moabites, bene mo'abh): 1. The Land: Moab was the district East of the Dead Sea, ext...
  

• Korahites

  [ebd] that portion of the Kohathites that descended from Korah. (1.) They were an important branch of the singers of the Kohathite division (2 Chr. 20:19). There are eleven psalms (42-49; 84; 85; 87; 88) dedicated to the sons of K...
  

• KORAHITES; SONS OF KORAH

  [isbe] KORAHITES; SONS OF KORAH - ko'-ra-its (qorchi), (beno qorach; in the King James Version appears also as Korhite, Kohathite, Kore): This phrase is used to denote Assir and Elkanah and Abiasaph, Korah's 3 individual sons (Ex 6...
  

• Jehoshaphat

  [ebd] Jehovah-judged. (1.) One of David's body-guard (1 Chr. 11:43). (2.) One of the priests who accompanied the removal of the ark to Jerusalem (1 Chr. 15:24). (3.) Son of Ahilud, "recorder" or annalist under David and Solomon (2...
  [nave] JEHOSHAPHAT 1. David's recorder, 2 Sam. 8:16; 20:24; 1 Kin. 4:3; 1 Chr. 18:15. 2. One of Solomon's commissariat officers, 1 Kin. 4:17. 3. King of Judah. Succeeds Asa, 1 Kin. 15:24; 22:41; 1 Chr. 3:10; 2 Chr. 17:1; Matt. 1:...
  

• JUDAH, TERRITORY OF

  [isbe] JUDAH, TERRITORY OF - (yehudhah): I. GEOGRAPHICAL DATA 1. The Natural Boundaries 2. The Natural Divisions of Judah (1) The Maritime Plain (2) The Shephelah (3) The Hill Country of Judah II. THE TRIBE OF JUDAH AND ITS TERRITO...
  

• Israel

  [nave] ISRAEL 1. A name given to Jacob, Gen. 32:24-32; 2 Kin. 17:34; Hos. 12:3, 4. 2. A name of the Christ in prophecy, Isa. 49:3. 3. A name given to the descendants of Jacob, a nation. Called also Israelites, and Hebrews, Gen. 4...
  

• INTERCESSION

  [isbe] INTERCESSION - in-ter-sesh'-un (pagha`, "to make intercession"; originally "to strike upon," or "against"; then in a good sense, "to assail anyone with petitions," "to urge," and when on behalf of another, "to intercede" (Ru...
  

• Fast

  [ebd] The sole fast required by the law of Moses was that of the great Day of Atonement (q.v.), Lev. 23:26-32. It is called "the fast" (Acts 27:9). The only other mention of a periodical fast in the Old Testament is in Zech. 7:1-7...
  

• Faithfulness

  [nave] FAITHFULNESS. Psa. 12:1; Psa. 31:23; Prov. 20:6; Prov. 28:20; Matt. 10:22; Matt. 24:45-47 Luke 12:42-44. Matt. 25:14-23 Luke 19:12-27. Luke 16:10-12; 1 Cor. 4:2; Col. 3:22 Eph. 6:5-9. Rev. 2:10 See: Obedience, Exhortation t...
  

• DEAD SEA, THE

  [isbe] DEAD SEA, THE - || I. PRESENT AREA II. FORMER ENLARGEMENT III. LEVEL OF THE DEAD SEA IN EARLY HISTORIC TIMES IV. CONSTITUTION OF THE WATER V. CLIMATE VI. ROADS VII. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS 1. The Plain of the Jordan 2. Ain Jidi ...
  

• CHRONICLES, BOOKS OF

  [isbe] CHRONICLES, BOOKS OF - kron'-i-k'-ls (dibhere ha-yamim, "The Words of the Days"; Septuagint paraleipomenon: 1. The Name 2. The Position of Chronicles in the Old Testament 3. Two Books, or One? 4. The Contents 5. Sources Bibl...
  

• BEN-AMMI

  [isbe] BEN-AMMI - ben-am'-i (ben `ammi, "son of my kinsman," Gen 19:38): The progenitor of the Ammonites was a son of Lot's younger daughter, born after the destruction of Sodom. The account of his birth as well as that of Moab was...
  

• Armies

  [nave] ARMIES Who of the Israelites were subject to service in, Num. 1:2, 3; 26:2; 2 Chr. 25:5; who were exempt from service in, Num. 1:47-50; 2:33; Deut. 20:5-9; Judg. 7:3. Enumeration of Israel's military forces, Num. 1:2, 3; 26...
  

• Ammonites

  [nave] AMMONITES Descendants of Ben-ammi, one of the sons of Lot, Gen. 19:38. Character of, Judg. 10:6; 2 Kin. 23:13; 2 Chr. 20:25; Jer. 27:3, 9; Ezek. 25:3, 6; Amos 1:13; Zeph. 2:10. Territory of, Num. 21:24; Deut. 2:19; Josh. 1...
  

• Ammonite

  [ebd] the usual name of the descendants of Ammon, the son of Lot (Gen. 19:38). From the very beginning (Deut. 2:16-20) of their history till they are lost sight of (Judg. 5:2), this tribe is closely associated with the Moabites (J...
  

• AMMON; AMMONITES

  [isbe] AMMON; AMMONITES - am'-on, am'-on-its (`ammon; `ammonim): The Hebrew tradition makes this tribe descendants of Lot and hence related to the Israelites (Gen 19:38). This is reflected in the name usually employed in Old Testam...
  

• Jehoshaphat and the Neighbours

  

• [2Ch 20:6] God Of Our Fathers

  God of our fathers, whose almighty hand Leads forth in beauty all the starry band Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies Our grateful songs before Thy throne arise. Thy love divine hath led us in the past, In this free land by Thee our lot is cast, Be Thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide and Stay, Thy Word our law, Thy paths our chosen way. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, Be Thy strong arm our ever sure defense; Thy true religion in our hearts increase, Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. Refresh Thy people on their toilsome way, Lead us from night to never ending day; Fill all our lives with love and grace divine, And glory, laud, and praise be ever Thine.

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• [2Ch 20:6] God Of Our Fathers, Known Of Old

  God of our fathers, known of old, Lord of our far flung battle line, Beneath whose awful hand we hold Dominion over palm and pine— Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! The tumult and the shouting dies; The captains and the kings depart: Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice, An humble and a contrite heart. Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! Far called, our navies melt away; On dune and headland sinks the fire: Lo, all our pomp of yesterday Is one with Nineveh and Tyre! Judge of the Nations, spare us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! If, drunk with sight of power, we loose Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe, Such boastings as the Gentiles use, Or lesser breeds without the Law— Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! For heathen heart that puts her trust In reeking tube and iron shard, All valiant dust that builds on dust, And guarding, calls not Thee to guard, For frantic boast and foolish word— Thy mercy on Thy people, Lord!

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• [2Ch 20:6] God Of Our Fathers, The Strength Of Our People

  God of our fathers, the strength of our people and nation, Gladly we come to Thy presence with true adoration, Seeking Thy face, trusting Thy love and Thy grace, Thou art our health and salvation. God of all mercy, for pardon and peace we implore Thee, Humbly confessing our faults and our failures before Thee. Children of men, falling and rising again, Still give us grace to adore Thee. God of the poor and the weak, to our prayer now attending, Teach us to follow the Master of all men in blending Worship with deed, praises with service to need, All men in His Name befriending. God of all peoples, let justice and peace like a river Flow through the world until all, in one common endeavor, Build among men brotherhood’s kingdom, and then Thine be the glory forever.

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• [2Ch 20:6] Lord Of Power, Lord Of Might

  Lord of power, Lord of might; God and Father of us all; Lord of day, and Lord of night, Listen to our solemn call: Listen, whilst to Thee we raise Songs of prayer, and songs of praise. Light, and love, and life are Thine, Great Creator of all good; Fill our souls with light divine: Give us with our daily food Blessings from Thy heavenly store, Blessings rich forevermore. Graft within our heart of hearts Love undying for Thy Name; Bid us ere the day departs Spread afar our Maker’s fame; Young and old together bless, Clothe our souls with righteousness. Full of years and full of peace, May our life on earth be blest; When our trials here shall cease, And at last we sink to rest, Fountain of eternal love, Call us to our home above.

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• [2Ch 20:6] Our Fathers’ God, To Thee We Raise

  Our fathers’ God, to Thee we raise, In cheerful song, our grateful praise; From shore to shore the anthems rise; Accept a nation’s sacrifice. Incline our hearts with godly fear To seek Thy face, Thy Word revere; Cause Thou all wrongs, all strife to cease, And lead us in the paths of peace. Here may the weak a welcome find, And wealth increase with lowly mind; A refuge, still for all oppressed, O be our land forever blest! Thy wisdom, Lord, Thy guidance lend, Where’er our widening bounds extend; Inspire our wills to speed Thy plan: The kingdom of the Son of Man! Through all the past Thy truth we trace, Thy ceaseless care, Thy signal grace; O may our children’s children prove Thy sovereign, everlasting love.

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• [2Ch 20:15] Onward, Christian Soldiers

  Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; Forward into battle see His banners go! Refrain Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before. At the sign of triumph Satan’s host doth flee; On then, Christian soldiers, on to victory! Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise; Brothers lift your voices, loud your anthems raise. Refrain Like a mighty army moves the church of God; Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod. We are not divided, all one body we, One in hope and doctrine, one in charity. Refrain What the saints established that I hold for true. What the saints believèd, that I believe too. Long as earth endureth, men the faith will hold, Kingdoms, nations, empires, in destruction rolled. Refrain Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane, But the church of Jesus constant will remain. Gates of hell can never gainst that church prevail; We have Christ’s own promise, and that cannot fail. Refrain Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song. Glory, laud and honor unto Christ the King, This through countless ages men and angels sing. Refrain

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• From Whom Were the Edomites Descended?
  They were descendants of Esau. They inhabited a fertile and rich country specially given to them (Deu. 2:5; Gen. 27:39). Their country was traversed by roads though it was mountainous and rocky (Num. 20:17; Jer. 49:16). They ...
• Why Should We Praise God and How Should We Do So?
  We should praise God because he is worthy of and glorified by our praise (II Sam. 22:4; Ps. 22:23). We should praise him because it is due to his majesty, glory, excellency, greatness, holiness, wisdom, power, goodness, mercy...

Scriptural Illustrations of Revival; Asking

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