2 Chronicles 20:15

Translations

Modern

And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God.

Traditional

And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.

Literal

…and he said, “Listen, all Judah and dwellers of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat! Thus says YHWH to you: ‘You are not to be afraid and not dismayed before this great multitude, for the battle is not unto you, but unto God.

Latin

…et ait: Attendite, omnis Juda, et qui habitatis Jerusalem, et tu, rex Josaphat: hæc dicit Dominus vobis: Nolite timere, nec paveatis hanc multitudinem: non est enim vestra pugna, sed Dei.

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English

And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God.

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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2 Chronicles 32:7–8
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Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Exodus 14:13–14
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And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”
Deuteronomy 31:8
The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”
Deuteronomy 1:29–30
So I said to you: “Do not be terrified or afraid of them!
Isaiah 41:10–16
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Deuteronomy 20:4
For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.”
Deuteronomy 20:1
When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you.
Joshua 11:6
Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for by this time tomorrow I will deliver all of them slain before Israel. You are to hamstring their horses and burn up their chariots.”
Isaiah 43:1–2
But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!
Psalm 17:1–2
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People

Jehoshaphat: Son of Asa, king of Judah Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Benaiah Beracah, Valley of Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehoshaphat (Person) Seir (Place)

Topics

Answers To Prayer: Jehoshaphat Faith: Enjoined Faithfulness: Jehoshaphat God: Fighting the Battles of Israel God: Preserver God: Providence of Jehoshaphat: King of Judah: Religious Zeal of Prayer: Answered: Jehoshaphat, for Victory Over the Canaanites Rulers: Righteous: Jehoshaphat, in Walking in the Ways of the Lord The Ammonites: Miraculous Defeat of The Battle is the Lord's The Inspiration of the Holy Spirit: Necessary to Prophesying

2 Chronicles 20:15

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