3 Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face lto seek the Lord, and mproclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. (AF)Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be established; believe his prophets, and you will succeed.” 21 And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to the Lord and praise him (AG)in holy attire, as they went before the army, and say, (AH)“Give thanks to the Lord,    for his steadfast love endures forever.”. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, "Hear me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! Therefore he said to the driver of his chariot, “Turn around and carry me out of the battle, for I am wounded.” 36:9; Jonah 3:5; [Joel 1:14; 2:15], ch. Therefore the name of that place has been called the Valley of Beracah to this day. 11 And all the prophets prophesied so and said, “Go up to Ramoth-gilead and triumph. 2 Chronicles 17:10 And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were around Judah, and they made no war against Jehoshaphat. 6 and said, “O Lord, God of our fathers, are you not nGod in heaven? At that time Libnah also revolted from his rule, because he had forsaken the Lord, the God of his fathers. 37 Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, c“Because you have joined with Ahaziah, the Lord will destroy what you have made.” And the ships were wrecked and were not able to go to Tarshish. For after the death of his father they were his counselors, to his undoing. 32 For as soon as the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. Jehoshaphat’s Reforms ... 20 After this i the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, 1 came against Jehoshaphat for battle. 4 When Jehoram had ascended the throne of his father and was established, he killed all his brothers with the sword, and also some of the princes of eIsrael. His mother's name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi. For when he came there, ehe went out with Jehoram to meet Jehu the son of Nimshi, fwhom the Lord had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab. 13 ibut have walked in the way of the kings of Israel and have enticed Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem ninto whoredom, qas the house of Ahab led Israel into whoredom, and also you rhave killed your brothers, of your father’s house, who were better than you, 30 So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet, (AN)for his God gave him rest all around. 7 Did you not, our God, (I)drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel, and give it forever to the descendants of (J)Abraham your friend? His people made no fire in his honor, xlike the fires made for his fathers. 17 And they came up against Judah and invaded it and carried away all the possessions they found that belonged to the king’s house, and also his sons and his wives, so that no son was left to him except vJehoahaz, his youngest son. English Standard Version Update. 12 And he remained with them six years, hidden in the house of God, while Athaliah reigned over the land. He was thirty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-five years in Jerusalem. You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. 5:5 Now Solomon purposed to build a temple for the name of the Lord, and a royal palace for himself. 5 gJehoram was hthirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. 2 He had brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah; all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of eIsrael.1 7 Yet the Lord was not willing to destroy the house of David, because of the covenant that he had made with David, and since he had promised to give ka lamp to him and to his sons forever. 32 He walked in the way of Asa his father and did not turn aside from it, doing what was right in the sight of the Lord. 2 Chronicles 20:20 And they rose early in the morning and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. 2 Chronicles 12 The Revolt Against Rehoboam 10 d Rehoboam went to Shechem , for all Israel had come to Shechem to make him king . The Lord will give it into the hand of the king.”, 12 And the messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him, “Behold, the words of the prophets with one accord are favorable to the king. Jehoshaphat’s Prayer. 2 Chronicles 20 Jehoshaphat's Prayer. Sign up for … 19 In the course of time, at the end of two years, his bowels came out because of the disease, and he died in great agony. 2 Chronicles 30. And they were sitting at the threshing floor dat the entrance of the gate of Samaria, and all the prophets were prophesying before them. And the Syrians wounded Joram, Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.’ (Z)Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. 32:7; [Deut. And the Lord said, ‘These have no master; let each return to his home in peace.’” 31 (AO)Thus Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the sea; and, behold, they are … 13 But Micaiah said, e“As the Lord lives, fwhat my God says, that I will speak.” 34 And the battle continued that day, and the king of Israel was propped up in his chariot facing the Syrians until evening. 2 Ahaziah was twenty-two1 years old when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. 26 and say, ‘Thus says the king, lPut this fellow in prison and feed him with meager rations of bread and water until I return in peace.’” 11 But Jehoshabeath,3 the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the king’s sons who were about to be put to death, and she put him and his nurse in a bedroom. 18 Then Jehoshaphat (AB)bowed his head with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before the Lord, worshiping the Lord. 20 And they rose early in the morning and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. See Introduction to 1 Chronicles for Outline and other introductory information. 2 Chronicles 20:6 ESV - and said, “O LORD, God of our - Bible Gateway and said, “O LORD, God of our fathers, are you not God in heaven? Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. 8 In his days Edom revolted from the lrule of Judah and set up a king of their own. Thus Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram and wife of Jehoiada the priest, because she was a sister of Ahaziah, hid him4 from Athaliah, so that she did not put him to death. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be established; believe his ... Read verse in English Standard Version 28 They came to Jerusalem with harps and lyres and trumpets, to the house of the Lord. 2 Chronicles 20:2 English Standard Version (ESV). 25 And the king of Israel said, “Seize Micaiah and take him back to Amon kthe governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son, 10 ewhenever a case comes to you from your brothers who live in their cities, concerning bloodshed, law or commandment, statutes or rules, then you shall warn them, that they may not incur guilt before the Lord and fwrath may not come upon you and your brothers. 20 After this (A)the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites,[a] came against Jehoshaphat for battle. 10 And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made for himself horns of iron and said, “Thus says the Lord, ‘With these you shall push the Syrians until they are destroyed.’” 35 (AT)After this Jehoshaphat king of Judah joined with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted wickedly. 20 1 After this the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, came against Jehoshaphat for battle. The Temple’s Furnishings. 6 and said to the judges, “Consider what you do, yfor you judge not for man but for the Lord. For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. 16 And he said, “I saw all Israel scattered on the mountains, gas sheep that have no shepherd. Therefore the name of that place has been called the Valley of Beracah to this day. Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. You will find them at the end of fthe valley, east of the wilderness of Jeruel. 14:21], [See ver. 9 iHe searched for Ahaziah, and he was captured while hiding in Samaria, and he was brought to Jehu and put to death. 8 And they have lived in it and have built for you in it a sanctuary for your name, saying, 9 (K)‘If disaster comes upon us, the sword, judgment,[c] or pestilence, or famine, (L)we will stand before this house and before you—(M)for your name is in this house—and cry out to you in our affliction, and you will hear and save.’ 10 And now behold, the men of (N)Ammon and Moab and (O)Mount Seir, whom (P)you would not let Israel invade when they came from the land of Egypt, (Q)and whom they avoided and did not destroy— 11 behold, they reward us (R)by coming to drive us out of your possession, which you have given us to inherit. 2Ch 20:2 Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, [fn] from beyond the sea; and, behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, Engedi). 12 O our God, will you not execute judgment on them? 2 Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A great multitude is coming against you from Edom,2 from beyond the sea; and, behold, they are in jHazazon-tamar” (that is, kEngedi). 2 Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, 2 from beyond the sea; and, behold, they are in j Hazazon-tamar” (that is, k Engedi). 17 (Y)You will not need to fight in this battle. 36 He joined him in building ships to go to (AU)Tarshish, and they built the ships in Ezion-geber. 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Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz. 35 aAfter this Jehoshaphat king of Judah joined with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted wickedly. 9 s‘If disaster comes upon us, the sword, judgment,3 or pestilence, or famine, twe will stand before this house and before you—ufor your name is in this house—and cry out to you in our affliction, and you will hear and save.’ 32 He walked in the way of Asa his father and did not turn aside from it, doing what was right in the sight of the Lord. 15 But the king said to him, “How many times shall I make you swear that you speak to me nothing but the truth in the name of the Lord?” The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 15 above]; ch. 31 As soon as the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “It is the king of Israel.” So they turned to fight against him. 26 On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah,6 for there they blessed the Lord. This summary of the book of 2 Chronicles provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of 2 Chronicles. And he departed zwith no one’s regret. 15 and you yourself will have a severe sickness swith a disease of your bowels, until your bowels come out because of the disease, day by day.’”. - 2 Chronicles 20:14.In the midst of the assembly the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, and promised miraculous assistance to king and people. 4 He did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, as the house of Ahab had done. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. 2 Chronicles 20:20-21 English Standard Version (ESV). Jehoshaphat’s Prayer. 2 Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, "A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, 2 from beyond the sea; and, behold, they are in j Hazazon-tamar" (that is, k Engedi). 22 And when they began to sing and praise, the Lord set pan ambush against the men of qAmmon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah, so that they were routed. 2 Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, [] from beyond the sea; and, behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, Engedi). English Standard Version (ESV) Bible Book List. 34 Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, from first to last, are written in the chronicles of yJehu the son of Hanani, zwhich are recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel. 2 Chronicles 20:20 And they rose early in the morning and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. We will be with you in the war.”, 4 And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Inquire first for the word of the Lord.” 2 Chronicles 15:2 and he went out to meet Asa and said to him, "Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin: The LORD is with you while you are with him. 20 Then David said to all the assembly, k ... 2 Chronicles Solomon Worships at Gibeon. 3 Under it were figures of gourds, 2 for ten cubits, compassing the sea all around. Be careful what you do, for zthere is no injustice with the Lord our God, aor partiality or taking bribes.”, 8 Moreover, in Jerusalem Jehoshaphat bappointed certain Levites and priests and heads of families of Israel, yto give judgment for the Lord and to decide disputed cases. 9 And he charged them: c“Thus you shall do in the fear of the Lord, in faithfulness, dand with your whole heart: 11 Moreover, he made high places in the hill country of Judah and led the inhabitants of Jerusalem ninto whoredom and made Judah go astray. 2 Chronicles 20 English Standard Version ... 34 Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, from first to last, are written in the chronicles of Jehu the son of Hanani, which are recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel. They plundered all the cities, for there was much plunder in them. 20 After this ithe Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites,1 came against Jehoshaphat for battle. Tomorrow go out against them, hand the Lord will be with you.”. 14 And (U)the Spirit of the Lord came[d] upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, in the midst of the assembly. 16 Tomorrow go down against them. 6 iAnd he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as the house of Ahab had done, for jthe daughter of Ahab was his wife. We do not know what to do, but (T)our eyes are on you.”, 13 Meanwhile all Judah stood before the Lord, with their little ones, their wives, and their children. 17 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?” 6 But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not here another prophet of the Lord of whom we may inquire?” 9 Then Jehoram passed over with his commanders and all his chariots, and he rose by night and struck the Edomites who had surrounded him and his chariot commanders. 20 And they rose early in the morning and went out into (AE)the wilderness of Tekoa. Tomorrow go out against them, (AA)and the Lord will be with you.”. 3-16, see 1 Kgs. 29 tAnd the fear of God came on all the kingdoms of the countries when they heard that the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel. 2 And as soon as Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard of it ( for he was in Egypt , e where he had fled from King Solomon ) , then Jeroboam returned from Egypt . 8 Then the king of Israel summoned an officer and said, “Bring quickly Micaiah the son of Imlah.” 23 For the men of Ammon and Moab rose against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction, and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, (AK)they all helped to destroy one another. 30 Now the king of Syria had commanded the captains of his chariots, “Fight with neither small nor great, but only with the king of Israel.” 1 After this the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, a came against Jehoshaphat for battle. 2 Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, [] from beyond the sea; and, behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, Engedi). mBelieve in the Lord your God, and you will be established; believe his prophets, and you will succeed.” 2 Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, b from beyond the sea; and, behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, Engedi). 15 And he said, “Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you, (V)‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, (W)for the battle is not yours but God's. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. English Standard Version (ESV), One Hebrew manuscript; most Hebrew manuscripts. 14 And cthe Spirit of the Lord came4 upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, in the midst of the assembly. Ezra 8:21; Jer. 1 # 2:1 Ch 1:18 in Hebrew # 1 Kgs. $3.99 a month for 40+ study tools. Thus you shall do, and you will not incur guilt. 8 gAnd when Jehu was hexecuting judgment on the house of Ahab, he met the princes of Judah and the sons of Ahaziah’s brothers, who attended Ahaziah, and he killed them. 15 And he said, “Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you, d‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, efor the battle is not yours but God’s. They had their seat at Jerusalem. And Ahab killed an abundance of sheep and oxen for him and for the people who were with him, and induced him to go up against Ramoth-gilead. And Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court, and said, “O LORD, God of our fathers, are you not God in heaven? In your hand are power and might, so that none is able to withstand you. Hezekiah began to reign when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. 20 Then David said to Solomon his son, m ... 2 Chronicles Solomon Worships at Gibeon. 33 wThe high places, however, were not taken away; xthe people had not yet set their hearts upon the God of their fathers. 20 After this the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, [] came against Jehoshaphat for battle. 2 Chronicles 20:18 Then Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before the LORD, worshiping the LORD. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. 22 Now therefore behold, the Lord has put a lying spirit in the mouth of these your prophets. 3 Nevertheless, ssome good is found in you, for tyou destroyed the Asheroth out of the land, and have uset your heart to seek God.”, 4 Jehoshaphat lived at Jerusalem. His mother's name was Abijah[ a] the daughter of Zechariah. 5 And Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the new court, 6 and said, “O Lord, God of our fathers, are you not (F)God in heaven? And Jehoshaphat cried out, and the Lord helped him; God drew them away from him. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the … And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! 7 Did you not, our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel, and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham your friend? 14 behold, the Lord will bring a great plague on your people, your children, your wives, and all your possessions, 11 And behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you gin all matters of the Lord; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the governor of the house of Judah, in all the king’s matters, and the Levites will serve you as officers. 25 When Jehoshaphat and his people came to take their spoil, they found among them, in great numbers, goods, clothing, and precious things, which they took for themselves until they could carry no more. 2 Chronicles 20:12. 22 And when they began to sing and praise, the Lord set (AI)an ambush against the men of (AJ)Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah, so that they were routed. 37 Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, (AV)“Because you have joined with Ahaziah, the Lord will destroy what you have made.” And the ships were wrecked and were not able to go to Tarshish. 2 Chronicles 20. 8:33, 37; [Ezek. 8 And they have lived in it and have built for you in it a sanctuary for your name, saying, 2 Chronicles 20:20 20 And they rose early in the morning and went out into l the wilderness of Tekoa. You (G)rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. 2 # 2:2 Ch 2:1 in Hebrew # ver. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! jThey buried him, for they said, “He is the grandson of Jehoshaphat, kwho sought the Lord with all his heart.” And the house of Ahaziah had no one able to rule the kingdom. 3 # For ver. 19 And the Levites, of the (AC)Kohathites and the (AD)Korahites, stood up to praise the Lord, the God of Israel, with a very loud voice. 4 And Judah assembled to seek help from the Lord; from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord. 5 He appointed wjudges in the land in all xthe fortified cities of Judah, city by city, Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 2 And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, according to all that David his father had done. 23 For the men of Ammon and Moab rose against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction, and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, rthey all helped to destroy one another. 12 O our God, will you not (S)execute judgment on them? 25 When Jehoshaphat and his people came to take their spoil, they found among them, in great numbers, goods, clothing, and precious things, which they took for themselves until they could carry no more. 2 But nJehu the son of oHanani pthe seer went out to meet him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you qhelp the wicked and love those who hate the Lord? 19 Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned in safety to his house in Jerusalem. 20 yHe was thirty-two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. 5:16] 3,600 to oversee them. hDeal courageously, and may the Lord be with the upright!”1. The best value in digital Bible study. We do not know what to do, but bour eyes are on you.”, 13 Meanwhile all Judah stood before the Lord, with their little ones, their wives, and their children. 4 And Judah assembled to seek help from the Lord; from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord. 7 Now then, let the fear of the Lord be upon you. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you. He was thirty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-five years in Jerusalem. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. aThey buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. Summary of the Book of 2 Chronicles. And Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Joram the son of Ahab in Jezreel, because he was wounded. Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be established; believe his prophets, and you will succeed.” 6:28-30; 1 Kgs. 2 cAfter some years he went down to Ahab in Samaria. 1 After this # 2 Kgs. For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. 2 Chronicles 20:7 English Standard Version (ESV). You will find them at the end of (X)the valley, east of the wilderness of Jeruel. 7 But it was ordained by2 God that the downfall of Ahaziah should come about through his going to visit Joram. Because of this, rwrath has gone out against you from the Lord. 2 Chronicles 20 NIV Parallel ESV [BSB CSB ESV HCS KJV ISV NAS NET NIV NLT HEB] New International Version: English Standard Version: 1 After this, the Moabites and Ammonites with some of the Meunites came to wage war against Jehoshaphat. 4 He made k an altar of bronze, twenty cubits 1 long and twenty cubits wide and ten cubits high. 29 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your robes.” And the king of Israel disguised himself, and they went into battle. 17 gYou will not need to fight in this battle. Ahaz Reigns in Judah ... . You orule over all the kingdoms of the nations. 29 (AM)And the fear of God came on all the kingdoms of the countries when they heard that the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel. 2 Chronicles 20:5-15 ESV. 5:15, 16; [ch. 16 Tomorrow go down against them. 28 They came to Jerusalem with harps and lyres and trumpets, to the house of the Lord. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz. English Standard Version Update. 2 Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A great multitude is coming against you from Edom,[b] from beyond the sea; and, behold, they are in (B)Hazazon-tamar” (that is, (C)Engedi). 11 behold, they reward us zby coming to drive us out of your possession, which you have given us to inherit. English Standard Version (ESV) Bible Book List. Font Size. 9:20, 21] And Solomon assigned 70,000 men to bear burdens and 80,000 to quarry in the hill country, and # [1 Kgs. 3 He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab, for his mother was his counselor in doing wickedly. His mother’s name was Athaliah, dthe granddaughter of Omri. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! 31 vThus Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He is with you in giving judgment. Jehoshaphat's Prayer. 24 And Micaiah said, “Behold, you shall see on that day when you go into an inner chamber to hide yourself.” 10 So Edom revolted from mthe rule of Judah to this day. 19 For the L ord humbled Judah because of Ahaz king of Israel, for he had made y Judah act sinfully 3 and had been very unfaithful to the L ord. So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah reigned. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! 2 Chronicles 20:20-30 English Standard Version (ESV) 20 And they rose early in the morning and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. 18 And Micaiah said, “Therefore hear the word of the Lord: hI saw the Lord sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing on his right hand and on his left. 2 Chronicles 20 KJV Parallel ESV [BSB CSB ESV HCS KJV ISV NAS NET NIV NLT HEB] King James Bible: English Standard Version: 1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle. 1 After this i the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, 1 came against Jehoshaphat for battle. Cancel any time. Hezekiah Cleanses the Temple Font Size. 6 and he returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds that he had received at Ramah, when he fought against Hazael king of Syria. They were three days in taking the spoil, it was so much. 2 Chronicles 20 English Standard Version (ESV) Jehoshaphat's Prayer. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! 3 Their father gave them great gifts of silver, gold, and valuable possessions, together with ffortified cities in Judah, but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram, because he was the firstborn. For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. (H)In your hand are power and might, so that none is able to withstand you. 5 Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall we go to battle against Ramoth-gilead, or shall I refrain?” And they said, “Go up, for God will give it into the hand of the king.” 18 And after all this the Lord struck him win his bowels with an incurable disease. 18 Now Jehoshaphat ahad great riches and honor, band he made a marriage alliance with Ahab. 1:29, 30; 31:6, 8]. 30 So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet, ufor his God gave him rest all around. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. 1:1; 3:4, 7 the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, # 20:1 Compare 26:7; Hebrew Ammonites came against Jehoshaphat for battle. 18 Then Jehoshaphat ibowed his head with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before the Lord, worshiping the Lord. 20 And they rose early in the morning and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. 27 And Micaiah said, “If you return in peace, the Lord has not spoken by me.” And he said, m“Hear, all you peoples!”. 7 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of the Lord, Micaiah the son of Imlah; but I hate him, for he never prophesies good concerning me, but always evil.” And Jehoshaphat said, “Let not the king say so.” It was round, ten cubits from brim to brim, and five cubits high, and a line of thirty cubits measured its circumference.