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2 Chronicles 20 - Introduction

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 20

Jehoshaphat having notice of a numerous army coming against him, 2 Chronicles 20:1, betakes himself to fasting and prayer with his people, 2 Chronicles 20:3, when they were immediately assured of victory by a prophet, which filled them with joy and thankfulness, 2 Chronicles 20:14, and accordingly their enemies destroyed one another, and Jehoshaphat and his people returned to Jerusalem rejoicing and praising God, 2 Chronicles 20:22, and the chapter is closed with an account of the latter part of Jehoshaphat's reign, 2 Chronicles 20:31.

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See also 2 Chronicles 20 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    The narrative in 2 Chronicles 20:1 is entirely additional to Kings; in 2 Chronicles 20:31, it runs parallel with 1 Kings 22:41....

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    2 Chronicles 17:1 to 2 Chronicles 20:37. THE REIGN OF JEHOSHAPHAT. This section is, in the main, from the hand of the Chronicler, whose spirit and aim are visible throughout; he has utilised all the i...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _THE CHILDREN OF MOAB AND AMMON COME AGAINST JEHOSHAPHAT, WHO PROCLAIMS A FAST THROUGH THE LAND. HIS PRAYER. JAHAZIEL THE PROPHET PROMISES THE KING VICTORY WITHOUT FIGHTING. THE ARMIES OF THE ENEMY FA...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    SUMMARY QUESTIONS LESSON NINETEEN (18-20) 690. What was Jehoshaphat's economic condition? 691. With whom did Jehoshaphat set up an alliance? What was the purpose of the alliance? 692. Carefully...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:5 tabernacle (a-21) _ Mishkan_ . see Exodus 25:9 ....

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XX. INVASION OF THE MOABITES, AMMONITES, AND MAONITES. THEIR MARVELLOUS OVERTHROW — (2 Chronicles 20:1). The chronicler only has preserved an historic account of this great deliverance. But certain o...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 3108. B.C. 896._ The land being invaded, Jehoshaphat and all the people seek God by fasting and prayer, 2 Chronicles 20:1. They thankfully receive the promise of victory given by a prophet, 2 C...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Iehoshaphat, in his feare proclaimeth a fast. 5 His prayer. 14 The prophesie of Iahaziel. 20 Iehoshaphat exhorteth the people, and setteth singers to praise the Lord. 22 The great ouerthrow of t...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * The danger and distress of Judah. (1-13) Jahaziel's prophecy of victory. (14-19) The thanksgiving of Judah. (20-30) Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahaziah. (31-37)...

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