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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/20.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/20.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat stood up in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem at the temple of the LORD in the front of the new courtyard<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat stood before the community of Judah and Jerusalem in front of the new courtyard at the Temple of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem in the house of the LORD in front of the new courtyard<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD in front of the new courtyard;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD before the new court,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD before the new court,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of Yahweh before the new court,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD in front of the new courtyard,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem in the LORD’s temple before the new courtyard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem in the LORD&#8217s temple before the new courtyard. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of Jehovah, before the new court;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />After everyone from Judah and Jerusalem had come together at the LORD's temple, Jehoshaphat stood in front of the new courtyard <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />In the new courtyard at the LORD's temple, Jehoshaphat stood in front of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and they and the people of Jerusalem gathered in the new courtyard of the Temple. King Jehoshaphat went and stood before them <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat stood among the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem in the LORD's Temple in the vicinity of the new court <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem in the house of the LORD in front of the new courtyard<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat stood before the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem at the LORD's temple, in front of the new courtyard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in Yahweh’s house, before the new court; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat stands in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of YHWH, at the front of the new court,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehoshaphat standeth in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of Jehovah, at the front of the new court,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat will stand in the convocation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of Jehovah before the new enclosure.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Josaphat stood in the midst of the assembly of Juda, and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord before the new court, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when Jehoshaphat had stood up in the midst of the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the new atrium,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat stood up in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem in the house of the LORD before the new court,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat stood in the midst of the assembly of Judah in the house of the LORD, which is in Jerusalem, before the new court,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yehoshaphat stood within the people of Yehuda, within the house of LORD JEHOVAH that is in Jerusalem before the new gate.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Josaphat stood up in the assembly of Juda in Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, in front of the new court.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=4605" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Jehoshaphat's Prayer</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3092.htm" title="3092: yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and shaphat; Jehovah-judged; Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem.">Then Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">stood</a> <a href="/hebrew/6951.htm" title="6951: biq·hal (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Assembly, convocation, congregation. From qahal; assemblage.">in the assembly</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: wî·rū·šā·lim (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">and Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇêṯ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">in front of</a> <a href="/hebrew/2319.htm" title="2319: ha·ḥă·ḏā·šāh (Art:: Adj-fs) -- New. From chadash; new.">the new</a> <a href="/hebrew/2691.htm" title="2691: he·ḥā·ṣêr (Art:: N-cs) -- A yard, a hamlet.">courtyard</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>and said, “O LORD, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-22.htm">1 Kings 8:22-23</a></span><br />Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven, / and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">2 Chronicles 6:12-14</a></span><br />Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel and spread out his hands. / Now Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high and had placed it in the middle of the courtyard. He stood on it, knelt down before the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven, / and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven or on earth, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5-6</a></span><br />Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise. / You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/9-4.htm">Daniel 9:4</a></span><br />And I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of loving devotion to those who love Him and keep His commandments,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-19.htm">Psalm 135:19-21</a></span><br />O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; / O house of Levi, bless the LORD; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD! / Blessed be the LORD from Zion—He who dwells in Jerusalem. Hallelujah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1-2</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/122-1.htm">Psalm 122:1-9</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” / Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem. / Jerusalem is built up as a city united together, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4</a></span><br />Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/95-6.htm">Psalm 95:6-7</a></span><br />O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. / For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care. Today, if you hear His voice,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-10.htm">Psalm 84:10</a></span><br />For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19-20</a></span><br />Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. / For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-24.htm">Acts 4:24-31</a></span><br />When the believers heard this, they lifted up their voices to God with one accord. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them. / You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Your servant, our father David: ‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a></span><br />They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Acts 1:14</a></span><br />With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a></span><br />And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. / Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court,</p><p class="hdg">Jehoshaphat</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">2 Chronicles 6:12,13</a></b></br> And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/34-31.htm">2 Chronicles 34:31</a></b></br> And the king stood in his place, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments, and his testimonies, and his statutes, with all his heart, and with all his soul, to perform the words of the covenant which are written in this book.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/19-15.htm">2 Kings 19:15-19</a></b></br> And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel, which dwellest <i>between</i> the cherubims, thou art the God, <i>even</i> thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/7-9.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-8.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-7.htm">Court</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-9.htm">Courtyard</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-34.htm">Front</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-11.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-3.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-3.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-8.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-4.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-9.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-13.htm">New</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-9.htm">Open</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-20.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-2.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-21.htm">Court</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-21.htm">Courtyard</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-16.htm">Front</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-8.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-18.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-13.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-3.htm">New</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-5.htm">Open</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-25.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-13.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-28.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-1.htm">Jehoshaphat, invaded by Moab, proclaims a fast</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">His prayer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">The prophecy of Jahaziel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-20.htm">Jehoshaphat exhorts the people, and sets singers to praise the Lord</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-22.htm">The great overthrow of his enemies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-26.htm">The people, having blessed God at Berachah, return in triumph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-31.htm">Jehoshaphat's reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-35.htm">His convoy of ships, according to the prophecy of Eliezer, unhappily perishes.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His standing in the assembly signifies his role as both a political and spiritual leader. The assembly of Judah and Jerusalem indicates a gathering of representatives from the entire southern kingdom, emphasizing unity among the people. This assembly was likely composed of elders, priests, and other leaders, reflecting the theocratic nature of the kingdom where religious and political matters were intertwined.<p><b>in the house of the LORD</b><br>The "house of the LORD" refers to Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites. This temple was not only a religious center but also a symbol of God's presence among His people. Jehoshaphat's choice to stand in the temple underscores the seriousness of the situation and his reliance on divine intervention. The temple was a place where significant national and religious decisions were made, and it was here that Jehoshaphat sought guidance and deliverance from God.<p><b>in front of the new courtyard</b><br>The "new courtyard" suggests an expansion or renovation of the temple complex, possibly undertaken during Jehoshaphat's reign or that of his predecessors. This detail highlights the ongoing importance of the temple as a dynamic center of worship and national identity. The mention of the new courtyard may also indicate a space designated for large gatherings, suitable for the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem. This setting emphasizes the public nature of Jehoshaphat's appeal to God, demonstrating transparency and communal participation in seeking divine help.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a></b><br>The king of Judah, known for his efforts to follow the ways of the Lord and for his reforms to bring the people back to God. He is a central figure in this passage as he leads the nation in seeking God's help.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/assembly_of_judah_and_jerusalem.htm">Assembly of Judah and Jerusalem</a></b><br>This refers to the gathering of the people of Judah and Jerusalem, indicating a united front in seeking divine intervention. It highlights the communal aspect of worship and prayer.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/house_of_the_lord.htm">House of the LORD</a></b><br>The temple in Jerusalem, which was the central place of worship for the Israelites. It symbolizes God's presence among His people and is the focal point for seeking His guidance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/new_courtyard.htm">New Courtyard</a></b><br>This is a specific area within the temple complex, possibly indicating a place of recent renovation or expansion. It signifies a fresh approach or renewed commitment to worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/event_of_seeking_god.htm">Event of Seeking God</a></b><br>This event is a pivotal moment where Jehoshaphat and the people turn to God in a time of crisis, demonstrating their dependence on Him for deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_crisis.htm">Leadership in Crisis</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's leadership is marked by his decision to seek God first in a time of national crisis. Leaders today can learn from his example by prioritizing prayer and seeking divine guidance in decision-making.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_corporate_prayer.htm">The Power of Corporate Prayer</a></b><br>The assembly of Judah and Jerusalem demonstrates the power of coming together in prayer. Believers are encouraged to gather in unity to seek God's intervention in challenging times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_worship_spaces.htm">The Significance of Worship Spaces</a></b><br>The mention of the "house of the LORD" and the "new courtyard" underscores the importance of having dedicated spaces for worship and prayer. These spaces can serve as reminders of God's presence and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/renewal_and_commitment.htm">Renewal and Commitment</a></b><br>The "new courtyard" symbolizes a fresh start or renewed commitment to God. Believers are encouraged to continually renew their dedication to God, especially in times of need.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_2_chronicles_20_symbolic_or_literal.htm">Could the dramatic defeat of multiple enemies be a later exaggeration or symbolic story rather than a literal event (2 Chronicles 20)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_praying_out_loud_necessary.htm">Is praying out loud necessary?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_jehoash_bribe_hazael,_not_god.htm">If Jehoash “did what was right” (2 Kings 12:2), why did he later resort to bribing Hazael with sacred treasures rather than relying on divine intervention? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_elhanan_kill_goliath's_brother.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">And Jehoshaphat stood.</span>--Comp. <a href="/context/2_chronicles/6-12.htm" title="And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:">2Chronicles 6:12-13</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Judah and Jerusalem.</span>--So <a href="/2_chronicles/20-27.htm" title="Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, and Jehoshaphat in the forefront of them, to go again to Jerusalem with joy; for the LORD had made them to rejoice over their enemies.">2Chronicles 20:27</a>. Jerusalem is thus mentioned side by side with the country, as being by far the most important part of it. (See also the headings of Isaiah 1, 2)<p><span class= "bld">Before the new court.</span>--This name, "the New Court," only occurs here. It probably designates the "Great" (<a href="/2_chronicles/4-9.htm" title="Furthermore he made the court of the priests, and the great court, and doors for the court, and overlaid the doors of them with brass.">2Chronicles 4:9</a>) or outer court of the Temple, in which the people assembled. Jehoshaphat stood facing the people, in front of the entrance to the Court of the Priests. Perhaps the court was called <span class= "ital">New,</span> as having been recently repaired or enlarged. Syr. and Arab., "before the new gate."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The new court</span> (see <a href="/2_chronicles/4-9.htm">2 Chronicles 4:9</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/15-8.htm">2 Chronicles 15:8</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then Jehoshaphat</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹשָׁפָ֗ט</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stood</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּעֲמֹ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the assembly</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּקְהַ֧ל</span> <span class="translit">(biq·hal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6951.htm">Strong's 6951: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assembly, convocation, congregation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Judah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Jerusalem</span><br /><span class="heb">וִירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wî·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּבֵ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḇêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in front of</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the new</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֲדָשָֽׁה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥă·ḏā·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2319.htm">Strong's 2319: </a> </span><span class="str2">New</span><br /><br /><span class="word">courtyard</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶחָצֵ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(he·ḥā·ṣêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2691.htm">Strong's 2691: </a> </span><span class="str2">A yard, a hamlet</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">2 Chronicles 20:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">2 Chronicles 20:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">2 Chronicles 20:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">2 Chronicles 20:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">2 Chronicles 20:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">2 Chronicles 20:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">2 Chronicles 20:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">2 Chronicles 20:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">2 Chronicles 20:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">2 Chronicles 20:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 20:5 Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 20:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 20:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 20:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 20:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>