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This is what the LORD says to you: &#8216Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God&#8217s. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> He said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he said, “Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the LORD to you, ‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/20.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/20.htm">New King James Version</a> And he said, “Listen, all you of Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat! Thus says the LORD to you: ‘Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and he said, “Listen, all you of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat: This is what the LORD says to you: ‘Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God’s. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> and he said, &#8220Listen, all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: thus says the LORD to you, &#8216Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God&#8217s. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and he said, “Listen, all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: thus says the LORD to you, ‘Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God’s. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and he said, “Pay attention, all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: thus says Yahweh to you, ‘Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God’s. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He said, “Listen carefully, all [you people of] Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat. The LORD says this to you: ‘Be not afraid or dismayed at this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and he said, “Listen carefully, all Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat. This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast number, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and he said, &#8220Listen carefully, all Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat. This is what the LORD says: &#8216Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast number, for the battle is not yours, but God&#8217s. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> and he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat: Thus saith Jehovah unto you, Fear not ye, neither be dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then Jahaziel said: Your Majesty and everyone from Judah and Jerusalem, the LORD says that you don't need to be afraid or let this powerful army discourage you. God will fight on your side! <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> and he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat: thus saith the LORD unto you, Fear not ye, neither be dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jahaziel said, "Pay attention to me, everyone from Judah, everyone living in Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat. This is what the LORD says to you: Don't be frightened or terrified by this large crowd. The battle isn't yours. It's God's. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jahaziel said, "Your Majesty and all you people of Judah and Jerusalem, the LORD says that you must not be discouraged or be afraid to face this large army. The battle depends on God, not on you. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Pay attention, everyone in Judah, in Jerusalem, and you, too, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says to you: 'Stop being afraid, and stop being discouraged because of this vast invasion force, because the battle doesn't belong to you, but to God. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/20.htm">NET Bible</a> He said: "Pay attention, all you people of Judah, residents of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says to you: 'Don't be afraid and don't panic because of this huge army! For the battle is not yours, but God's. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and he said, "Listen, all Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you king Jehoshaphat. Thus says the LORD to you, 'Do not be afraid, neither be dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD to you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/20.htm">World English Bible</a> and he said, “Listen, all Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat. Yahweh says to you, ‘Don’t be afraid, and don’t be dismayed because of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he says, “Attend, all Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and O King Jehoshaphat, Thus said YHWH to you: You do not fear, nor be afraid of the face of this great multitude, for the battle [is] not for you, but for God. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he saith, 'Attend, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and O king Jehoshaphat, Thus said Jehovah to you, Ye fear not, nor are afraid of the face of this great multitude, for not for you is the battle, but for God. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will say, Attend all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou, king Jehoshaphat. Thus said Jehovah to you, Ye shall not fear, and ye shall not be terrified from the face of this great multitude; for not to you the battle but to God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said: Attend ye, all Juda, and you that dwell in Jerusalem, and thou king Josaphat: Thus saith the Lord to you: Fear ye not, and be not dismayed at this multitude: for the battle is not yours, but God's. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said: “Pay attention, all of Judah, and you who live in Jerusalem, and you, king Jehoshaphat. Thus says the Lord to you: Do not be afraid. Neither should you be dismayed by this multitude. For the fight is not yours, but God’s. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/20.htm">New American Bible</a> and he said: “Pay attention, all of Judah, inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat! The LORD says to you: Do not fear or be dismayed at the sight of this vast multitude, for the battle is not yours but God’s. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He said, “Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the LORD to you: ‘Do not fear or be dismayed at this great multitude; for the battle is not yours but God’s.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said, Hearken, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat, thus says the LORD your God: Be not afraid nor dismayed because of this great army; for the battle is not yours, but God's. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he said: “Hear, all Yehuda and inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Yehoshaphat: thus says LORD JEHOVAH your God, ‘You shall not be afraid and you shall not tremble from before this great army, because the battle is not yours, for the battle is LORD JEHOVAH’S!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and he said: 'Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat: thus saith the LORD unto you: Fear not ye, neither be dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and he said, Hear ye, all Juda, and the dwellers in Jerusalem, and king Josaphat: Thus saith the Lord to you, even you, Fear not, neither be alarmed, before all this great multitude; for the battle is not years, but God's. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=4733" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">The Prophecy of Jahaziel</a> 14Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaph’s descendants, as he stood in the midst of the assembly. 15<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">And he said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7181.htm" title="7181: haq·šî·ḇū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To incline (ears), attend. A primitive root; to prick up the ears, i.e. Hearken.">“Listen,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: wə·yō·šə·ḇê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">you people</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: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">and Jerusalem!</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: wə·ham·me·leḵ (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">Listen, King</a> <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.">Jehoshaphat!</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh- (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">This is what</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.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tem (Pro-2mp) -- You (masc. sing.). "></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">‘Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: tî·rə·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">be afraid</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: wə·’al- (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2865.htm" title="2865: tê·ḥat·tū (V-Nifal-Imperf-2mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either by violence, or by confusion and fear.">or discouraged</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê (Prep-m:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">because of</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: hā·rāḇ (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">vast</a> <a href="/hebrew/1995.htm" title="1995: he·hā·mō·wn (Art:: N-ms) -- A sound, murmur, roar, crowd, abundance. Or hamon; from hamah; a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth.">army,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: ham·mil·ḥā·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">the battle</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">does not belong</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">to you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">but</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: lê·lō·hîm (Prep-l:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">to God.</a> 16Tomorrow you are to march down against them. You will see them coming up the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley facing the Wilderness of Jeruel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13-14</a> But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” <a href="/deuteronomy/20-1.htm">Deuteronomy 20:1-4</a> 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. / When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army, / saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them. ... <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a> Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1-2</a> 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! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. <a href="/psalms/46-10.htm">Psalm 46:10-11</a> “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” / The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah <a href="/psalms/118-6.htm">Psalm 118:6</a> The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-13</a> Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ... <a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a> 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.” <a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a> No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. <a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a> So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a> Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. <a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a> I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” <a href="/2_corinthians/10-3.htm">2 Corinthians 10:3-4</a> For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. / The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said, Listen you, all Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you king Jehoshaphat, Thus said the LORD to you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.Be not afraid<a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">2 Chronicles 32:7,8</a> Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him: … <a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13,14</a> And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever… <a href="/deuteronomy/1-29.htm">Deuteronomy 1:29,30</a> Then I said unto you, Dread not, neither be afraid of them… the battle<a href="/2_chronicles/32-8.htm">2 Chronicles 32:8</a> With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.<a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a> And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-3.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-1.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-3.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-19.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-27.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-7.htm">Inhabitants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-13.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-14.htm">Reason</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-18.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-3.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-10.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-18.htm">Inhabitants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-18.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-24.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-15.htm">Reason</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 20</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-1.htm">Jehoshaphat, invaded by Moab, proclaims a fast</a> 5. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">His prayer</a> 14. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">The prophecy of Jahaziel</a> 20. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-20.htm">Jehoshaphat exhorts the people, and sets singers to praise the Lord</a> 22. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-22.htm">The great overthrow of his enemies</a> 26. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-26.htm">The people, having blessed God at Berachah, return in triumph</a> 31. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-31.htm">Jehoshaphat's reign</a> 35. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-35.htm">His convoy of ships, according to the prophecy of Eliezer, unhappily perishes.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! This phrase is a call to attention, emphasizing the importance of the message. Judah and Jerusalem were the southern kingdom and its capital, respectively, during the divided monarchy in Israel. The speaker is addressing the entire community, highlighting the collective nature of the impending challenge. This reflects the communal aspect of faith in ancient Israel, where the fate of the nation was often seen as intertwined with the spiritual state of its people.Listen, King Jehoshaphat! King Jehoshaphat was the fourth king of the Kingdom of Judah and is noted for his religious reforms and efforts to bring the people back to the worship of Yahweh. His inclusion in the address underscores the importance of leadership in spiritual and national matters. Jehoshaphat's reign is marked by a reliance on God, as seen in his previous actions of seeking divine guidance (<a href="/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">2 Chronicles 18:4</a>).This is what the LORD says: The phrase introduces a prophetic message, indicating that the words to follow are not merely human advice but divine instruction. In the Old Testament, prophets often prefaced their messages with such declarations to affirm their authority and the divine origin of their message. This underscores the belief in God's active involvement in the affairs of His people.‘Do not be afraid or discouraged Fear and discouragement are common human responses to overwhelming situations. This reassurance is a recurring theme in Scripture, where God often tells His people not to fear (e.g., <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>, <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a>). It reflects God's understanding of human frailty and His desire to provide comfort and strength.because of this vast army, The "vast army" refers to the coalition of Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites that had come against Judah. Historically, these were neighboring nations often in conflict with Israel and Judah. The mention of a vast army highlights the seemingly insurmountable odds faced by Judah, setting the stage for a demonstration of divine intervention.for the battle does not belong to you, This phrase emphasizes the concept of divine sovereignty and intervention. It reassures the people that the outcome does not depend on their military might or strategy. This is a common biblical theme, where God fights on behalf of His people (e.g., <a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a>, <a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a>).but to God. The conclusion of the message places the responsibility and outcome of the battle in God's hands. It is a call to faith and trust in God's power and plan. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God as the ultimate protector and deliverer of His people, foreshadowing the ultimate victory through Jesus Christ, who battles sin and death on behalf of humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> The King of Judah who sought the Lord's guidance when faced with a formidable enemy alliance. 2. <a href="/topical/j/judah_and_jerusalem.htm">Judah and Jerusalem</a> The southern kingdom and its capital, representing God's chosen people who were under threat. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_vast_army.htm">The Vast Army</a> A coalition of Moabites, Ammonites, and others who came to wage war against Judah. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_prophet_jahaziel.htm">The Prophet Jahaziel</a> A Levite who delivered God's message of assurance to Jehoshaphat and the people. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_valley_of_berakah.htm">The Valley of Berakah</a> The place where the people of Judah later gathered to praise God for their victory.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> Recognize that God is in control, even when circumstances seem overwhelming. <a href="/topical/d/do_not_fear.htm">Do Not Fear</a> Fear can paralyze us, but faith in God's promises empowers us to face challenges with confidence. <a href="/topical/g/god's_battle,_not_ours.htm">God's Battle, Not Ours</a> Understand that spiritual battles are fought by God on our behalf; our role is to trust and obey. <a href="/topical/s/seek_god's_guidance.htm">Seek God's Guidance</a> Like Jehoshaphat, seek God's direction through prayer and His Word when facing life's battles. <a href="/topical/p/praise_and_worship_as_warfare.htm">Praise and Worship as Warfare</a> Use praise and worship as tools to shift focus from the problem to the Problem-Solver.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 20</a> <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> <a href="/q/can_psalm_46_1_be_proven_historically.htm">Can the claim that “God is our refuge and strength” (Psalm 46:1) be historically validated via archeological or extra-biblical evidence? </a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'god_fights_our_battles'.htm">What does "God fights our battles" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'the_battle_is_the_lord's'_mean.htm">What does "The battle is the Lord's" mean?</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>(15) Hearken ye.--So <a href="/isaiah/49-1.htm" title="Listen, O isles, to me; and listen, you people, from far; The LORD has called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother has he made mention of my name.">Isaiah 49:1</a>; <a href="/isaiah/51-4.htm" title="Listen to me, my people; and give ear to me, O my nation: for a law shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of the people.">Isaiah 51:4</a>, &c.Be not afraid nor dismayed.--<a href="/isaiah/51-7.htm" title="Listen to me, you that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear you not the reproach of men, neither be you afraid of their revilings.">Isaiah 51:7</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/1-21.htm" title="Behold, the LORD your God has set the land before you: go up and possess it, as the LORD God of your fathers has said to you; fear not, neither be discouraged.">Deuteronomy 1:21</a>; Chron. 22:3; <a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm" title="You shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand you still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.">2Chronicles 20:17</a>, infr. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - The battle is not yours, but God's; i.e. God will do the fighting (see ver. 17, first and third clauses); so also <a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a>. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And he said, וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Listen, הַקְשִׁ֤יבוּ (haq·šî·ḇū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7181.htm">Strong's 7181: </a> To prick up the ears, hearken all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every you people וְיֹשְׁבֵ֣י (wə·yō·šə·ḇê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Judah יְהוּדָה֙ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and Jerusalem! יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Listen, King וְהַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (wə·ham·me·leḵ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Jehoshaphat! יְהוֹשָׁפָ֑ט (yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites This is what כֹּֽה־ (kōh-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel says: אָמַ֨ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not be afraid תִּֽירְא֤וּ (tî·rə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten or discouraged תֵּחַ֙תּוּ֙ (tê·ḥat·tū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2865.htm">Strong's 2865: </a> To prostrate, to break down, either, by violence, by confusion and fear because of מִפְּנֵ֨י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face this הַזֶּ֔ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that vast הָרָב֙ (hā·rāḇ) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> Much, many, great army, הֶהָמ֤וֹן (he·hā·mō·wn) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1995.htm">Strong's 1995: </a> A noise, tumult, crowd, disquietude, wealth for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the battle הַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה (ham·mil·ḥā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war does not belong לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no to you, לָכֶ֛ם (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_0.htm">Strong's 0: </a> 0 but כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction to God. לֵאלֹהִֽים׃ (lê·lō·hîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 20:15 And he said Listen you all Judah (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 20:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 20:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 20:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 20:16" /></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>