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For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> O our God, won’t you stop them? We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. We do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for help.” <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> O our God, will you not execute judgment on them? For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/20.htm">King James Bible</a> O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/20.htm">New King James Version</a> O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on You.” <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220O our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this great multitude who are coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on You.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “O our God, wilt Thou not judge them? For we are powerless before this great multitude who are coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on Thee.” <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> O our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this great multitude who are coming against us; and we do not know what we should do, but our eyes are on You.” <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> O our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless against this great multitude which is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.” <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Our God, will you not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast number that comes to fight against us. We do not know what to do, but we look to you. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast number that comes to fight against us. We do not know what to do, but we look to You. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Aren't you going to punish them? We won't stand a chance when this army attacks. We don't know what to do--we are begging for your help. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You're our God. Won't you judge them? We don't have the strength to face this large crowd that is attacking us. We don't know what to do, so we're looking to you." <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> You are our God! Punish them, for we are helpless in the face of this large army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but we look to you for help." <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> Our God, you are going to punish them, aren't you? We have no strength to face this vast multitude that has come against us, nor do we know what to do, except that our eyes are on you." <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.? <a href="/net/2_chronicles/20.htm">NET Bible</a> Our God, will you not judge them? For we are powerless against this huge army that attacks us! We don't know what we should do; we look to you for help." <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no might against this great company that comes against us; neither know we what to do, but our eyes are on you." <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/20.htm">World English Bible</a> Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no might against this great company that comes against us. We don’t know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> O our God, do You not execute judgment on them? For there is no power in us before this great multitude that has come against us, and we do not know what we do, but our eyes [are] on You.” <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> O our God, dost Thou not execute judgment upon them? for there is no power in us before this great multitude that hath come against us, and we know not what we do, but on Thee are our eyes.' <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> O our God, wilt thou not judge against them? for no power in us before this great multitude coming against us; and we shall not know what we shall do: for our eyes are upon thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> O our God, wilt thou not then judge them? as for us we have not strength enough, to be able to resist this multitude, which cometh violently upon us. But as we know not what to do, we can only turn our eyes to thee. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, will you, our God, not judge them? Certainly, in us there is not enough strength so that we would be able to withstand this multitude, which rushes against us. But although we do not know what we ought to do, we have this alone remaining, that we direct our eyes to you.” <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/20.htm">New American Bible</a> O our God, will you not bring judgment on them? We are powerless before this vast multitude that is coming against us. We ourselves do not know what to do, so our eyes are turned toward you.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> O our God, will you not execute judgment upon them? For we are powerless against this great multitude that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> O our God, make thyself known and judge them, for we have no strength to stand before them; bring upon them the sword of thy judgment, for we do not know what to do; but our eyes are upon thee. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> LORD JEHOVAH, our God, be revealed and judge them, because there is no power in us to stand before them! Bring upon them the sword of your judgment! And we do not know what we will do, for we lift up our eyes unto you!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> O our God, wilt Thou not execute judgment on them? for we have no might against this great multitude that cometh against us; neither know we what to do; but our eyes are upon Thee.' <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> O Lord our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no strength to resist this great multitude that is come against us; and we know not what we shall do to them: but our eyes are toward thee. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/20-12.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=4693" 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">Jehoshaphat's Prayer</a> …11See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of the possession that You gave us as an inheritance. 12<a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">Our God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: hă·lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">will You not</a> <a href="/hebrew/8199.htm" title="8199: ṯiš·pāṭ- (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To judge, govern. ">judge</a> <a href="/hebrew/bām (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">them?</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle."></a> <a href="/hebrew/bā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3581.htm" title="3581: kō·aḥ (N-ms) -- Or kowach; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally or figuratively; also a large lizard.">we are powerless</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.">before</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/935.htm" title="935: hab·bā (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">that comes</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lê·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against us.</a> <a href="/hebrew/587.htm" title="587: wa·’ă·naḥ·nū (Conj-w:: Pro-1cp) -- We. Apparently from 'anokiy; we.">We</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.">do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: nê·ḏa‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cp) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">know</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: mah- (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">what</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: na·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">to do,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">but</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nê·nū (N-cdc:: 1cp) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">our eyes are</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon You.”</a> 13Meanwhile all the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, were standing before the LORD.…<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="/psalms/121-1.htm">Psalm 121:1-2</a> A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? / My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. <a href="/psalms/123-1.htm">Psalm 123:1-2</a> A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to You, the One enthroned in heaven. / As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes are on the LORD our God until He shows us mercy. <a href="/isaiah/37-14.htm">Isaiah 37:14-20</a> So Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers, read it, and went up to the house of the LORD and spread it out before the LORD. / And Hezekiah prayed to the LORD: / “O LORD of Hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. ... <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="/psalms/25-15.htm">Psalm 25:15</a> My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will free my feet from the mesh. <a href="/psalms/141-8.htm">Psalm 141:8</a> But my eyes are fixed on You, O GOD the Lord. In You I seek refuge; do not leave my soul defenseless. <a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a> Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. <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="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-3</a> For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah <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="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a> And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ <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="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a> But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a> Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a> Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>O our God, will you not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that comes against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are on you.wilt<a href="/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Deuteronomy 32:36</a> For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants, when he seeth that their power is gone, and there is none shut up, or left.<a href="/judges/11-27.htm">Judges 11:27</a> Wherefore I have not sinned against thee, but thou doest me wrong to war against me: the LORD the Judge be judge this day between the children of Israel and the children of Ammon.<a href="/1_samuel/3-13.htm">1 Samuel 3:13</a> For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not.we have<a href="/2_samuel/14-11.htm">2 Samuel 14:11</a> Then said she, I pray thee, let the king remember the LORD thy God, that thou wouldest not suffer the revengers of blood to destroy any more, lest they destroy my son. And he said, As the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of thy son fall to the earth.<a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6</a> And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.<a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">2 Corinthians 1:8,9</a> For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: … neither<a href="/2_kings/6-15.htm">2 Kings 6:15</a> And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?our eyes<a href="/psalms/25-15.htm">Psalm 25:15</a> Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.<a href="/psalms/121-1.htm">Psalm 121:1,2</a> A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help… <a href="/psalms/123-1.htm">Psalm 123:1,2</a> A Song of degrees. 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This phrase reflects a plea for divine intervention and justice. In the context of <a href="/2_chronicles/20.htm">2 Chronicles 20</a>, King Jehoshaphat is facing a coalition of enemies, including the Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites. The request for God to judge them is rooted in the belief that God is the ultimate judge who can deliver justice. This echoes the biblical theme of God as the righteous judge, seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/7-11.htm">Psalm 7:11</a> and <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a>, where God is called upon to execute judgment on behalf of His people.For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. Jehoshaphat acknowledges the overwhelming odds against Judah, emphasizing their vulnerability and inability to defend themselves without divine help. This admission of powerlessness is a recurring theme in Scripture, where human weakness is contrasted with God's strength, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a>. The vast army represents a formidable threat, highlighting the need for reliance on God rather than human strength or military might.We do not know what to do, This phrase captures a moment of uncertainty and desperation. It reflects the human condition of facing situations beyond one's control or understanding. In the biblical narrative, this is a call to seek divine wisdom and guidance, reminiscent of <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>, which encourages believers to ask God for wisdom in times of need. It underscores the importance of humility and dependence on God for direction.but our eyes are upon You.” The focus shifts from the problem to God, indicating trust and faith in His ability to deliver. This act of looking to God is a demonstration of faith, similar to <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a>, which encourages believers to fix their eyes on Jesus. It signifies a turning away from fear and uncertainty towards hope and assurance in God's providence. This reliance on God is a central tenet of faith, emphasizing that deliverance and guidance come from Him alone.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> The King of Judah who is leading his people in prayer during a time of crisis. He is known for his reforms and efforts to bring the people back to the worship of Yahweh. 2. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, consisting of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. It is under threat from a coalition of enemy forces in this passage. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_moabites,_ammonites,_and_meunites.htm">The Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites</a> These are the enemy nations forming a coalition against Judah, posing a significant military threat. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Judah, where Jehoshaphat and the people gather to seek the Lord's guidance and deliverance. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> The place where Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah gather to pray and seek God's intervention, symbolizing God's presence among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a> Jehoshaphat's prayer highlights the importance of recognizing our own limitations and relying on God's strength and wisdom. <a href="/topical/p/prayer_in_crisis.htm">Prayer in Crisis</a> In times of overwhelming challenges, turning to God in prayer should be our first response, as demonstrated by Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah. <a href="/topical/e/eyes_on_god.htm">Eyes on God</a> Keeping our focus on God, even when circumstances seem dire, is crucial for maintaining faith and receiving His guidance. <a href="/topical/c/community_in_prayer.htm">Community in Prayer</a> The gathering of Judah to seek God together underscores the power and importance of communal prayer and support. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Trusting in God's ability to judge and intervene in our situations reminds us of His ultimate control over all circumstances.<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/why_does_god_favor_one_nation_here.htm">Why does this account depict God favoring one nation over others with a miraculous intervention while ignoring widespread conflicts elsewhere (2 Chronicles 20)?</a> <a href="/q/why_punish_a_child_for_david's_sin.htm">In 2 Samuel 12:7-14, why would a just God inflict punishment on an innocent child for David's sin, seemingly contradicting Ezekiel 18:20?</a> <a href="/q/why_punish_all_for_rehoboam's_sin.htm">2 Chronicles 12:2 - Why would God punish an entire nation for Rehoboam's personal disobedience?</a> <a href="/q/how_many_famine_years_for_david.htm">God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12)</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>(12) Wilt thou not judge them?--Exercise judgment in them, i.e., upon them (here only.) LXX., ?? ??????? ?? ??????.This great company.--Multitude (<a href="/2_chronicles/14-11.htm" title="And Asa cried to the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with you to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on you, and in your name we go against this multitude. O LORD, you are our God; let no man prevail against you.">2Chronicles 14:11</a>) Syriac, "for there is not in us might to stand before them: bring the sword of Thy judgment against them."Neither know we.--And for our part we know not what to do.But our eyes are upon thee.--For our eyes are towards thee ('al='el). We neither know nor deliberate upon a suitable plan of resistance, for our whole thought is centred upon Thee and Thine omnipotence. For the metaphor, comp. <a href="/psalms/25-15.htm" title="My eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.">Psalm 25:15</a>, "Mine eyes are ever toward ('el) Jehovah," and <a href="/psalms/123-2.htm" title="Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden to the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait on the LORD our God, until that he have mercy on us.">Psalm 123:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/141-8.htm" title="But my eyes are to you, O GOD the Lord: in you is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.">Psalm 141:8</a>. . . . <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>O our God, אֱלֹהֵ֙ינוּ֙ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative will You not הֲלֹ֣א (hă·lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no judge תִשְׁפָּט־ (ṯiš·pāṭ-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8199.htm">Strong's 8199: </a> To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate them? בָּ֔ם (bām) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> For כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction we are powerless אֵ֥ין (’ên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle before לִ֠פְנֵי (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face this הַזֶּ֖ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that vast הָרָ֛ב (hā·rāḇ) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> Much, many, great army הֶהָמ֥וֹן (he·hā·mō·wn) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1995.htm">Strong's 1995: </a> A noise, tumult, crowd, disquietude, wealth that comes הַבָּ֣א (hab·bā) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go against us. עָלֵ֑ינוּ (‘ā·lê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against We וַאֲנַ֗חְנוּ (wa·’ă·naḥ·nū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_587.htm">Strong's 587: </a> We do not לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no know נֵדַע֙ (nê·ḏa‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know what מַֽה־ (mah-) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what to do, נַּעֲשֶׂ֔ה (na·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make but כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction our eyes [are] עֵינֵֽינוּ׃ (‘ê·nê·nū) Noun - cdc | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain upon You.” עָלֶ֖יךָ (‘ā·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 20:12 Our God will you not judge them? 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