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His name was Jahaziel son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite who was a descendant of Asaph. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, in the midst of the assembly. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then 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. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/20.htm">King James Bible</a> Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation; <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/20.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, in the midst of the assembly. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then in the midst of the assembly the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, the Levite of the sons of Asaph; <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then in the midst of the assembly the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, the Levite of the sons of Asaph; <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then in the midst of the assembly the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, the Levite of the sons of Asaph; <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then in the midst of the assembly the Spirit of Yahweh came upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, the Levite of the sons of Asaph; <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then in the midst of the assembly the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In the middle of the congregation, the Spirit of the LORD came on Jahaziel (son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaph’s descendants), <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> In the middle of the congregation, the Spirit of the LORD came on Jahaziel (son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaph&#8217s descendants), <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, the Levite, of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of Jehovah in the midst of the assembly; <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> the LORD's Spirit suddenly spoke to Jahaziel, a Levite from the Asaph clan. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, the Levite, of the sons of Asaph, came the spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation; <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the LORD's Spirit came to Jahaziel. (He was the son of Zechariah, grandson of Benaiah, great-grandson of Jeiel, whose father was Mattaniah, a Levite descended from Asaph.) <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> The spirit of the LORD came upon a Levite who was present in the crowd. His name was Jahaziel son of Zechariah; he was a member of the clan of Asaph and was descended from Asaph through Mattaniah, Jeiel, and Benaiah. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Zechariah's son Jahaziel, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a descendant of Levi from the descendants of Asaph in the middle of the assembly, and he said: <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then 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. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/20.htm">NET Bible</a> Then in the midst of the assembly, the LORD's Spirit came upon Jachaziel son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite and descendant of Asaph. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came on Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, the Levite, of the sons of Asaph, in the midst of the assembly; <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then upon Jehaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation; <a href="/web/2_chronicles/20.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Yahweh’s Spirit came on Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, the Levite, of the sons of Asaph, in the middle of the assembly; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the Spirit of YHWH has been on Jahaziel, son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, the Levite, of the sons of Asaph, in the midst of the assembly, <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And upon Jahaziel, son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, the Levite, of the sons of Asaph, hath the Spirit of Jehovah been, in the midst of the assembly, <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jahaziel, son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah the Levite from the sons of Asaph, upon him was the spirit of Jehovah in the midst of the convocation.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jahaziel the son of Zacharias, the son of Banaias, the son of Jehiel, the son of Mathanias, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, was there, upon whom the spirit of the Lord came in the midst of the multitude, <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But there was Jahaziel, the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from the sons of Asaph, upon whom the Spirit of the Lord went, in the midst of the crowd. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/20.htm">New American Bible</a> And the spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel, son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the clan of Asaph, in the midst of the assembly, <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, in the middle of the assembly.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then upon Hazaiel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jehoiadah, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the spirit of might from before the LORD, and he was standing before the people of Israel; <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Khezayel, son of Zechariah, son of Beniah, son of Yawida, son of Methanyah, a Levite from the sons of Asaph, upon him abode The Spirit of Power from before LORD JEHOVAH, and he was standing before the people of Israel.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, the Levite, of the sons of Asaph, came the spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation; <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Oziel the son of Zacharias, of the children of Banaias, of the sons of Eleiel, the sons of Matthanias the Levite, of the sons of Asaph, - upon him came the Spirit of the Lord in the assembly: <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/20-14.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=4717" 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> 14<a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ (N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">Then the Spirit</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/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yə·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3166.htm" title="3166: wə·ya·ḥă·zî·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- God sees, the name of several Isr. From chazah and 'el; beheld of God; Jachaziel, the name of five Israelites.">Jahaziel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2148.htm" title="2148: zə·ḵar·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Zkaryahuw; from zakar and Yahh; Jah has remembered; Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites.">of Zechariah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1141.htm" title="1141: bə·nā·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Bnayahuw; from banah and Yahh; Jah has built; Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites.">of Benaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3273.htm" title="3273: yə·‘î·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Jeiel. From ya'ah and 'el; carried away of God; Jeiel, the name of six Israelites.">of Jeiel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4983.htm" title="4983: mat·tan·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Mattanyahuw; from mattan and Yahh; gift of Jah; Mattanjah, the name of ten Israelites.">of Mattaniah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·lê·wî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">a Levite</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/623.htm" title="623: ’ā·sāp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Gatherer, the name of several Isr. From 'acaph; collector; Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first.">Asaph’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">descendants,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">as he stood in the midst</a> <a href="/hebrew/6951.htm" title="6951: haq·qā·hāl (Art:: N-ms) -- Assembly, convocation, congregation. From qahal; assemblage.">of the assembly.</a> 15And 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.…<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="/numbers/11-25.htm">Numbers 11:25</a> Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again. <a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Judges 6:34</a> So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him. <a href="/1_samuel/10-6.htm">1 Samuel 10:6</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be transformed into a different person. <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/2_kings/3-15.htm">2 Kings 3:15</a> But now, bring me a harpist.” And while the harpist played, the hand of the LORD came upon Elisha <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a> The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28</a> And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. <a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a> And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31</a> After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2</a> While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” <a href="/acts/13-9.htm">Acts 13:9</a> Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked directly at Elymas <a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Romans 8:9</a> You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">1 Corinthians 12:7-11</a> Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. / To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit, / to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, ... <a href="/ephesians/4-30.htm">Ephesians 4:30</a> And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then on Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the middle of the congregation;Then upon<a href="/isaiah/58-9.htm">Isaiah 58:9</a> Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;<a href="/isaiah/65-24.htm">Isaiah 65:24</a> And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.<a href="/daniel/9-20.htm">Daniel 9:20,21</a> And whiles I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God for the holy mountain of my God; … came the Spirit<a href="/2_chronicles/15-1.htm">2 Chronicles 15:1</a> And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:<a href="/2_chronicles/24-20.htm">2 Chronicles 24:20</a> And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you.<a href="/numbers/11-25.htm">Numbers 11:25,26</a> And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-3.htm">Descendant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Jahaziel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Jaha'ziel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Jehaziel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Jeiel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Je-I'el</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-19.htm">Levite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-16.htm">Mattaniah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-16.htm">Mattani'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-13.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-23.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-13.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/29-13.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-3.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-13.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-25.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-3.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Descendant</a> <a href="/ezra/8-5.htm">Jahaziel</a> <a href="/ezra/8-5.htm">Jaha'ziel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-4.htm">Jehaziel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">Jeiel</a> <a href="/ezra/10-43.htm">Je-I'el</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">Levite</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-13.htm">Mattaniah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-13.htm">Mattani'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-14.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-4.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-16.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-19.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">Zechari'ah</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'; 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The Spirit's coming upon someone is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, signifying God's direct involvement and guidance (e.g., <a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Judges 6:34</a>, <a href="/1_samuel/10-10.htm">1 Samuel 10:10</a>). Jahaziel's prophetic role here is crucial as it provides divine direction during a crisis.son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah The genealogy provided establishes Jahaziel's credibility and authority. It connects him to a lineage of Levites, who were set apart for religious duties (<a href="/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6-10</a>). This lineage underscores the importance of heritage and divine calling in the biblical narrative, emphasizing that Jahaziel's message is rooted in a tradition of faithfulness.a Levite from Asaph’s descendants Asaph was one of the chief musicians appointed by David (<a href="/1_chronicles/6-39.htm">1 Chronicles 6:39</a>), and his descendants were known for their role in temple worship and music (<a href="/1_chronicles/25.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-2</a>). This connection highlights the importance of worship and prophecy in Israel's spiritual life. Levites, particularly those from Asaph's line, were often involved in leading the people in worship and were seen as spiritual leaders.as he stood in the midst of the assembly This setting underscores the communal aspect of Israel's faith. The assembly represents the gathered people of God, often seen in times of worship, decision-making, or crisis (<a href="/deuteronomy/31-12.htm">Deuteronomy 31:12</a>, <a href="/nehemiah/8.htm">Nehemiah 8:1</a>). Jahaziel's position in the midst of the assembly signifies his role as a mediator of God's word to the people, emphasizing the importance of communal discernment and response to divine guidance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jahaziel.htm">Jahaziel</a> A Levite and a prophet through whom God spoke to King Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah. His lineage is traced back to Asaph, a prominent figure in the worship practices of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/z/zechariah,_benaiah,_jeiel,_mattaniah.htm">Zechariah, Benaiah, Jeiel, Mattaniah</a> Ancestors of Jahaziel, indicating his Levitical heritage and connection to the worship and musical traditions of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a> Members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties and temple service. Jahaziel's role as a Levite underscores his authority and the significance of his message. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sons_of_asaph.htm">Sons of Asaph</a> A group of Levites known for their musical and prophetic roles in temple worship. Asaph himself was a prominent musician and seer during the time of King David. 5. <a href="/topical/a/assembly_of_judah.htm">Assembly of Judah</a> The gathering of the people of Judah, including King Jehoshaphat, who were seeking God's guidance in the face of a military threat.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Spirit of the LORD empowers and guides believers, providing wisdom and direction in times of need. Just as Jahaziel was filled with the Spirit to deliver God's message, we too can seek the Spirit's guidance in our lives. <a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_calling.htm">Heritage and Calling</a> Jahaziel's lineage as a Levite and a son of Asaph underscores the importance of spiritual heritage and calling. We should recognize and honor the spiritual legacies in our own lives and communities. <a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_in_community.htm">God's Presence in Community</a> The Spirit came upon Jahaziel in the midst of the assembly, highlighting the importance of communal worship and seeking God together. We are encouraged to gather with fellow believers to seek God's presence and guidance. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_encouragement.htm">Prophetic Encouragement</a> Jahaziel's message brought encouragement and direction to a fearful people. We should be open to receiving and sharing words of encouragement and prophecy that align with Scripture.<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/was_abijah's_mother_michaiah_or_maachah.htm">What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_priests_pre-tabernacle_and_post-temple.htm">Deuteronomy 26:3 mentions going to the priest; who fulfilled this role before the Tabernacle or after the Temple's destruction, and does history support a continuous priestly lineage?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_levites_in_2_chr_23_8.htm">What evidence supports the existence of the Levites and captains mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:8, and how do we reconcile any lack of external records?</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>(14) Then upon.--Literally, and Jahaziel . . . there fell upon him the spirit, &c, as in <a href="/2_chronicles/15-1.htm" title="And the Spirit of God came on Azariah the son of Oded:">2Chronicles 15:1</a>, "The spirit of courage from the Lord." This Levitical musician is not mentioned elsewhere. His pedigree is traced back for five generations to Mattaniah, which should probably be Nethaniah, a "son of Asaph," who was contemporary with David (<a href="/1_chronicles/25-2.htm" title="Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according to the order of the king.">1Chronicles 25:2</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/25-12.htm" title="The fifth to Nethaniah, he, his sons, and his brothers, were twelve:">1Chronicles 25:12</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - Jahaziel. This Jahaziel, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, is not mentioned elsewhere. His genealogy is traced to Mat-taniah, i.e. Nethaniah (<a href="/1_chronicles/25-2.htm">1 Chronicles 25:2</a>), who is parallel with Amariah of <a href="/1_chronicles/6-11.htm">1 Chronicles 6:11</a>. It is very possible that <a href="/psalms/83.htm">Psalm 83</a>, which is a psalm of Asaph, and which mentions the enmity of Moab, Ammon, and Edom, may be synchronous with this history. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the Spirit ר֣וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (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 came הָיְתָ֤ה (hā·yə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be upon עָלָיו֙ (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Jahaziel וְיַחֲזִיאֵ֡ל (wə·ya·ḥă·zî·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3166.htm">Strong's 3166: </a> Jahaziel -- 'God sees', the name of several Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Zechariah, זְכַרְיָ֡הוּ (zə·ḵar·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2148.htm">Strong's 2148: </a> Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Benaiah, בְּ֠נָיָה (bə·nā·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1141.htm">Strong's 1141: </a> Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Jeiel, יְעִיאֵ֧ל (yə·‘î·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3273.htm">Strong's 3273: </a> Jeiel the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Mattaniah, מַתַּנְיָ֛ה (mat·tan·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4983.htm">Strong's 4983: </a> Mattaniah -- 'gift of Yah', the last king of Judah, also a number of Israelites a Levite הַלֵּוִ֖י (hal·lê·wî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of Asaph’s אָסָ֑ף (’ā·sāp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_623.htm">Strong's 623: </a> Asaph -- 'gatherer', the name of several Israelites descendants, בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son [as he stood] in the midst בְּת֖וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre of the assembly. הַקָּהָֽל׃ (haq·qā·hāl) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6951.htm">Strong's 6951: </a> Assembly, convocation, congregation <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">2 Chronicles 20:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">2 Chronicles 20:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">2 Chronicles 20:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">2 Chronicles 20:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">2 Chronicles 20:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">2 Chronicles 20:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">2 Chronicles 20:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">2 Chronicles 20:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">2 Chronicles 20:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">2 Chronicles 20:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 20:14 Then on Jahaziel the son of Zechariah (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 20:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 20:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 20:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 20:15" /></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>