2 Chronicles 20:21

The Enemies Destroy Themselves · 2 Chronicles 20:20–25
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Translations

Modern
Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.”
Traditional
And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the Lord; for his mercy endureth for ever.
Literal
And he took counsel with the people and appointed singers to YHWH, and those giving praise to the splendor of holiness, in the going out before the army, and they were saying: “Give thanks to YHWH, for forever is His loving devotion.”
Latin
Deditque consilium populo, et statuit cantores Domini ut laudarent eum in turmis suis, et antecederent exercitum, ac voce consona dicerent: Confitemini Domino quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.”

Notes

The appointed singers' song replaced the battle cry. The prophets were Jahaziel (2 Chronicles 20:14–17) and the Levitical musicians (20:21). Their musical praise during the battle march was a prophecy, declaring that God led the army.

Glossary

Benaiah Beracah, Valley of Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jahaziel Jehoshaphat (Person) Kohath, Kohathites Praise Seir (Place) Singer Tribe of Levi

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks: Army Choir and Songs Faithfulness: Jehoshaphat God: Providence of Harp: Over the Armies of Ammon and Moab Jehoshaphat: King of Judah: Religious Zeal of King: Influenced by Popular Opinion: David Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Praise is Due to God on Account of His Mercy Praise Team Members 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 Armies of Israel: Praises of God often Sung Before The Levites: Services of Singing Praises Before the Army