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Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the LORD’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out against them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you!” <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.’ Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed. Tomorrow go out against them, and the LORD will be with you.” <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’” <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/20.htm">King James Bible</a> Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/20.htm">New King James Version</a> You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the LORD, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem!’ Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the LORD is with you.” <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> You need not fight in this battle; take your position, stand and watch the salvation of the LORD in your behalf, Judah and Jerusalem.’ Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow, go out to face them, for the LORD is with you.” <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> You need not fight in this battle; station yourselves, stand and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.&#8217 Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out to face them, for the LORD is with you.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘You need not fight in this battle; station yourselves, stand and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.’ Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out to face them, for the LORD is with you.” <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> You need not fight in this battle; take your stand—stand and see the salvation of Yahweh on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.’ Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out to face them, for Yahweh is with you.” <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> You need not fight in this battle; take your positions, stand and witness the salvation of the LORD who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the LORD is with you.’” <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> You do not have to fight this battle. Position yourselves, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD. He is with you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Tomorrow, go out to face them, for the LORD is with you.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> You do not have to fight this battle. Position yourselves, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD. He is with you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Tomorrow, go out to face them, for Yahweh is with you.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of Jehovah with you, O Judah and Jerusalem; fear not, nor be dismayed: to-morrow go out against them: for Jehovah is with you. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You won't even have to fight. Just take your positions and watch the LORD rescue you from your enemy. Don't be afraid. Just do as you're told. And as you march out tomorrow, the LORD will be there with you. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed: tomorrow go out against them; for the LORD is with you. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You won't fight this battle. [Instead,] take your position, stand still, and see the victory of the LORD for you, Judah and Jerusalem. Don't be frightened or terrified. Tomorrow go out to face them. The LORD is with you." <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> You will not have to fight this battle. Just take up your positions and wait; you will see the LORD give you victory. People of Judah and Jerusalem, do not hesitate or be afraid. Go out to battle, and the LORD will be with you!" <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> You won't be fighting in this battle. Take your stand, but stand still, and watch the LORD's salvation on your behalf, Judah and Jerusalem! Never fear and never be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, since the LORD is with you.'" <a href="/net/2_chronicles/20.htm">NET Bible</a> You will not fight in this battle. Take your positions, stand, and watch the LORD deliver you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Don't be afraid and don't panic! Tomorrow march out toward them; the LORD is with you!'" <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> You will not need to fight this battle. Set yourselves, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed. Go out against them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.'" <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye 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.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’” <a href="/web/2_chronicles/20.htm">World English Bible</a> You will not need to fight this battle. Set yourselves, stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh with you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Don’t be afraid, nor be dismayed. Go out against them tomorrow, for Yahweh is with you.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> [It is] not for you to fight in this; station yourselves, stand, and see the salvation of YHWH with you, O Judah and Jerusalem—do not be afraid nor fear—tomorrow go out before them, and YHWH [is] with you.” <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Not for you to fight in this; station yourselves, stand, and see the salvation of Jehovah with you, O Judah and Jerusalem -- be not afraid nor fear ye -- to-morrow go out before them, and Jehovah is with you.' <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Not to you to war in this: set yourselves, stand ye, and see the salvation of Jehovah with you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Ye shall not fear, and ye shall not be terrified; to-morrow go ye forth before them, and Jehovah with you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> It shall not be you that shall fight, but only stand with confidence, and you shall see the help of the Lord over you, O Juda, and Jerusalem: fear ye not, nor be you dismayed: to morrow you shall go out against them, and the Lord will be with you. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> It will not be you who will fight. Instead, only stand with confidence, and you will see the help of the Lord over you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid. Neither should you be dismayed. Tomorrow you shall go forth against them, and the Lord will be with you.” <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/20.htm">New American Bible</a> You will not have to fight in this encounter. Take your places, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD; he will be with you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not fear or be dismayed. Tomorrow go out to meet them, and the LORD will be with you.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> This battle is not for you to fight; take your position, stand still, and see the victory of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.’ Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, and the LORD will be with you.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And in that hour, stand still and see the salvation that the LORD will do for you, O Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem; fear not, nor be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them; for the LORD God will help you. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Those come up to fight with you, and at that hour, arise, and see the salvation that LORD JEHOVAH performs with you, those of the house of Yehuda and the inhabitants of Jerusalem! You shall not be afraid, neither tremble! Tomorrow go out before them, and The Lord, THE LORD of LORDS shall be for your aid!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Ye shall not need to fight in this battle; set yourselves, stand ye 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 is with you.' <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> It is not for you to fight: understand these things, and see the deliverance of the Lord with you, Juda and Jerusalem: fear not, neither be afraid to go forth to-morrow to meet them; and the Lord shall be with you. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/20-17.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=4766" 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> …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. 17<a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">You</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.">need not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: lə·hil·lā·ḥêm (Prep-l:: V-Nifal-Inf) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">fight</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: bā·zōṯ (Prep-b:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">this battle.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3320.htm" title="3320: hiṯ·yaṣ·ṣə·ḇū (V-Hitpael-Imp-mp) -- To set or station oneself, take one's stand. A primitive root; to place; reflexively, to station, offer, continue.">Take up your positions,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘im·ḏū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">stand firm,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: ū·rə·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">and see</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3444.htm" title="3444: yə·šū·‘aṯ (N-fsc) -- Salvation. Feminine passive participle of yasha'; something saved, i.e. deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity.">the salvation</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/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">on your behalf,</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.">O 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/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/3318.htm" title="3318: ṣə·’ū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">Go out</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê·hem (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">and face them</a> <a href="/hebrew/4279.htm" title="4279: mā·ḥār (Adv) -- Tomorrow, in time to come. Probably from 'achar; properly, deferred, i.e. The morrow; usually tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter.">tomorrow,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">for the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">is with you.’”</a> 18Then Jehoshaphat bowed facedown, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down before the LORD to worship Him.…<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/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4</a> For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.” <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/45-17.htm">Isaiah 45:17</a> But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting. <a href="/psalms/46-10.htm">Psalm 46:10</a> “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1-3</a> Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? / When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. / Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust. <a href="/psalms/37-39.htm">Psalm 37:39-40</a> The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble. / The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him. <a href="/psalms/44-3.htm">Psalm 44:3-7</a> For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them. / You are my King, O God, who ordains victories for Jacob. / Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies. ... <a href="/psalms/91-7.htm">Psalm 91:7-8</a> Though a thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, no harm will come near you. / You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked. <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="/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16-17</a> “Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” / Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. <a href="/isaiah/30-15.htm">Isaiah 30:15</a> For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.” <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="/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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.not need<a href="/2_chronicles/20-22.htm">2 Chronicles 20:22,23</a> And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten… <a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13,14,25</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… stand ye still<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 heathen, I will be exalted in the earth… <a href="/isaiah/30-7.htm">Isaiah 30:7,15</a> For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still… <a href="/lamentations/3-26.htm">Lamentations 3:26</a> It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.for the Lord<a href="/2_chronicles/15-2.htm">2 Chronicles 15:2</a> And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you.<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="/numbers/14-9.htm">Numbers 14:9</a> Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-34.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-16.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-16.htm">Need</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-41.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-9.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-28.htm">Station</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-16.htm">Tomorrow</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-16.htm">To-Morrow</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-8.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-8.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/esther/8-8.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-29.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-8.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-18.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-18.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/esther/2-14.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-11.htm">Need</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-11.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-11.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-7.htm">Station</a> <a href="/esther/5-8.htm">Tomorrow</a> <a href="/esther/5-8.htm">To-Morrow</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-10.htm">Yourselves</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>You need not fight this battle. This phrase emphasizes divine intervention, highlighting that the battle belongs to the Lord. It reflects the biblical theme of God fighting for His people, as seen in <a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a>, where God tells the Israelites He will fight for them. This assurance is a call to trust in God's power rather than human strength.Take up your positions, The instruction to take up positions suggests readiness and obedience. It implies that while God will fight the battle, the people must still prepare and be in the right place. This mirrors the concept of faith and works, where believers are called to be active participants in God's plans.stand firm, Standing firm indicates steadfastness and faith. <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13-14</a> echoes this by urging believers to stand firm in spiritual warfare. It is a call to remain unwavering in faith, trusting in God's promises despite the circumstances.and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, This phrase promises deliverance and victory through divine intervention. It parallels the deliverance of the Israelites at the Red Sea (<a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13</a>). The salvation of the Lord is a recurring theme, pointing to God's ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ.O Judah and Jerusalem. Addressing Judah and Jerusalem specifically highlights the covenant relationship between God and His chosen people. Jerusalem, as the spiritual center, signifies God's presence among His people. This reflects the importance of the community of believers in God's redemptive plan.Do not be afraid or discouraged. This command reassures and encourages, echoing God's words to Joshua (<a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>). Fear and discouragement are common human responses, but God's presence provides courage and strength. It is a reminder of God's faithfulness and sovereignty.Go out and face them tomorrow, The instruction to face the enemy signifies active faith and obedience. It underscores the need to confront challenges with confidence in God's promises. This mirrors the call to live out one's faith boldly, trusting in God's provision and protection.for the LORD is with you.’” The assurance of God's presence is central to the biblical narrative, as seen in Immanuel, "God with us" (<a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Matthew 1:23</a>). It is a promise of companionship and support, reinforcing that believers are never alone in their struggles. This presence is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who promises to be with His followers always (<a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>).<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 vast enemy army. 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_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The God of Israel, who promises deliverance and commands His people to trust in Him. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_enemy_armies.htm">The Enemy Armies</a> The Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites who came to wage war against Judah. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_battle.htm">The Battle</a> A confrontation where God instructs His people to stand firm and witness His deliverance without fighting.<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 of every situation, and His plans are for our good and His glory. <a href="/topical/s/stand_firm_in_faith.htm">Stand Firm in Faith</a> In times of trial, maintain your position in faith, trusting that God will act on your behalf. <a href="/topical/d/do_not_fear.htm">Do Not Fear</a> Fear and discouragement are natural, but God calls us to replace them with faith and courage. <a href="/topical/w/witness_god's_salvation.htm">Witness God's Salvation</a> Be attentive to how God works in your life and the lives of others, providing deliverance and victory. <a href="/topical/a/active_participation_in_god's_plan.htm">Active Participation in God's Plan</a> While God fights our battles, we are called to take our positions and be ready to act in obedience.<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/what_does_'stand_firm'_mean_biblically.htm">What does "stand firm" mean in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'be_still_and_know_i_am_god'.htm">What does "Be Still and Know I Am God" mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jehoshaphat's_army_win_by_singing.htm">How did Jehoshaphat’s army manage to march forth singing and then gather the spoils without engaging in a standard military offensive (2 Chronicles 20:21–25)? </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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) Ye shall not need to fight.--It is not for you to fight. (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm" title="Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the firstborn; but for as much as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.">1Chronicles 5:1</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/15-2.htm" title="Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them has the LORD chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister to him for ever.">1Chronicles 15:2</a>.)In this.--Herein, in this instance. (Comp. for the phrase, <a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm" title="And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Should you help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore is wrath on you from before the LORD.">2Chronicles 19:2</a>.)Set yourselves (i.e., "withstand," <a href="/2_chronicles/20-6.htm" title="And said, O LORD God of our fathers, are not you God in heaven? and rule not you over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in your hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand you?">2Chronicles 20:6</a>).--Station yourselves, take your stand. Here the next verb, stand ye still, seems added as an explanation, and is, perhaps, a marginal gloss. "Fear not: take your stand, and see the salvation of the Lord," was the command of Moses to Israel at the Red Sea, just before the Great Deliverance (<a href="/exodus/14-13.htm" title="And Moses said to the people, Fear you not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will show to you to day: for the Egyptians whom you have seen to day, you shall see them again no more for ever.">Exodus 14:13</a>). (Comp. also the words of <a href="/psalms/46-8.htm" title="Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he has made in the earth.">Psalm 46:8</a>, "Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made in the earth.") . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - Stand... and see the salvation of the Lord with you. The grand original of these words (<a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13</a>) would be known to both Jahaziel and Jehoshaphat. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>You need not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no fight לְהִלָּחֵ֣ם (lə·hil·lā·ḥêm) Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> To feed on, to consume, to battle this [battle]. בָּזֹ֑את (bā·zōṯ) Preposition-b | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, Take up your positions, הִתְיַצְּב֣וּ (hiṯ·yaṣ·ṣə·ḇū) Verb - Hitpael - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3320.htm">Strong's 3320: </a> To set or station oneself, take one's stand stand firm, עִמְד֡וּ (‘im·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations and see וּרְא֣וּ (ū·rə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see the salvation יְשׁוּעַת֩ (yə·šū·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3444.htm">Strong's 3444: </a> Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity of the LORD יְהוָ֨ה (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 on your behalf, עִמָּכֶ֜ם (‘im·mā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with O Judah יְהוּדָ֣ה (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. וִֽירוּשָׁלִַ֗ם (wî·rū·šā·lim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not be afraid תִּֽירְאוּ֙ (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. תֵּחַ֔תּוּ (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 Go out צְא֣וּ (ṣə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim and face them לִפְנֵיהֶ֔ם (lip̄·nê·hem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face tomorrow, מָחָר֙ (mā·ḥār) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4279.htm">Strong's 4279: </a> Deferred, the morrow, tomorrow, hereafter for the LORD וַיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is with you.’” עִמָּכֶֽם׃ (‘im·mā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 20:17 You shall not need to fight (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 20:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 20:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 20:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 20:18" /></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>