2 Chronicles 20:12

Translations

Modern

Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”

Traditional

O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.

Literal

Our God, will You not bring judgment against them? For there is no power in us before the face of this great multitude that is coming against us, and we do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”

Latin

Deus noster, ergo non judicabis eos? in nobis quidem non est tanta fortitudo, ut possimus huic multitudini resistere, quæ irruit super nos. Sed cum ignoremus quid agere debeamus, hoc solum habemus residui, ut oculos nostros dirigamus ad te.

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English

Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”

Notes

2 Chronicles 20:3–12

Jehoshaphat reacted to the news of war with nearby nations by praying in sorrow, following Solomon's prayer ideals (2 Chronicles 6:24–40).

Theme notes and profiles

Jehoshaphat Moab and Ammon Dealing with Conflict God as Holy Warrior

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Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men.
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Glossary

Ammon, Ammonites Ben-Ammi Benaiah Beracah, Valley of Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehoshaphat (Person) Seir (Place)

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Answers To Prayer: Jehoshaphat Battle: Prayer Before by Jehoshaphat Faith: Exemplified Faithfulness: Jehoshaphat God: Providence of Jehoshaphat: King of Judah: Religious Zeal of Prayer Under Affliction for Protection and Preservation from Enemies Prayer: Answered: Jehoshaphat, for Victory Over the Canaanites Public Prayer: Jehoshaphat Rulers: Righteous: Jehoshaphat, in Walking in the Ways of the Lord The Ammonites: Miraculous Defeat of Trust of Saints: Jehoshaphat

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