2 Chronicles 20:14

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Modern

Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaph’s descendants, as he stood in the midst of the assembly.

Traditional

Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the Lord in the midst of the congregation;

Literal

And upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, the Spirit of YHWH came in the midst of the assembly,

Latin

Erat autem Jahaziel filius Zachariæ filii Banaiæ filii Jehiel filii Mathaniæ, Levites de filiis Asaph, super quem factus est spiritus Domini, in medio turbæ,

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English

Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaph’s descendants, as he stood in the midst of the assembly.

Notes

2 Chronicles 20:14–17

After Jehoshaphat's lament, Jahaziel's announcement of rescue met the requirements for the speech a priest was to give before battle (Deuteronomy 20:2–4).

Theme notes and profiles

Jehoshaphat Moab and Ammon Dealing with Conflict The Spirit’s Presence

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People

Asaph: Levite musician, psalmist, and ancestor of temple singers Benaiah: A Levite of the sons of Asaph, filled with the Spirit Jahaziel: Levite who prophesied Jehoshaphat's victory over his enemies Jeiel: Grandfather of Jahaziel, a Levite during Jehoshaphat's reign Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites Mattaniah: Levite, grandfather of Jahaziel, who prophesied during Jehoshaphat's reign Zechariah: Levite who prophesied during Jehoshaphat's reign

Glossary

Benaiah Beracah, Valley of Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jahaziel Jehoshaphat (Person) Jeiel Mattaniah Presence of God Prophet, Prophetess Seir (Place) Zechariah (Person)

Topics

Answers To Prayer: Jehoshaphat Asaph: Descendants of, in the Temple Choir Benaiah: Son of Jeiel Faithfulness: Jehoshaphat God: Providence of Jahaziel: A Levite and a Prophet Jehoshaphat: King of Judah: Religious Zeal of Jeiel: A Levite, Ancestor of Jehaziel, Who Encouraged Judah Against Their Enemies Mattaniah: A Levite of the Sons of Asaph Prayer: Answered: Jehoshaphat, for Victory Over the Canaanites Prophets: Inspiration of Rulers: Righteous: Jehoshaphat, in Walking in the Ways of the Lord The Ammonites: Miraculous Defeat of The Inspiration of the Holy Spirit: Necessary to Prophesying Zechariah (Zecharias): A Levite, and Father of Jahaziel

2 Chronicles 20:14

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