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This is why it is called the Valley of Berakah to this day. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> On the fourth day they gathered in the Valley of Blessing, which got its name that day because the people praised and thanked the LORD there. It is still called the Valley of Blessing today. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, for there they blessed the LORD. Therefore the name of that place has been called the Valley of Beracah to this day. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, where they blessed the LORD. Therefore that place is called the Valley of Beracah to this day. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/20.htm">King James Bible</a> And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/20.htm">New King James Version</a> And on the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Berachah, for there they blessed the LORD; therefore the name of that place was called The Valley of Berachah until this day. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then on the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, for they blessed the LORD there. Therefore they have named that place “The Valley of Beracah” until today. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then on the fourth day they assembled in the valley of Beracah, for there they blessed the LORD. Therefore they have named that place &#8220The Valley of Beracah &#8220 until today. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then on the fourth day they assembled in the valley of Beracah, for there they blessed the LORD. Therefore they have named that place “The Valley of Beracah” until today. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then on the fourth day they assembled in the valley of Beracah, for there they blessed Yahweh. Therefore they have named that place “The Valley of Beracah” until today. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then on the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, for it was there that they blessed the LORD. For that reason they named that place “The Valley of Beracah (blessing)” until today. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They assembled in the Valley of Beracah on the fourth day, for there they blessed the LORD. Therefore, that place is still called the Valley of Beracah today. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They assembled in the Valley of Beracah on the fourth day, for there they praised the LORD. Therefore, that place is still called the Valley of Beracah today. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Beracah; for there they blessed Jehovah: therefore the name of that place was called The valley of Beracah unto this day. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then on the fourth day, everyone came together in Beracah Valley and sang praises to the LORD. That's why that place was called Praise Valley. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Beracah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of that place was called The valley of Beracah, unto this day. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> On the fourth day they gathered in the valley of Beracah. Because they thanked the LORD there, that place is still called the valley of Beracah [Thanks] today. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> On the fourth day they assembled in Beracah Valley and praised the LORD for all he had done. That is why the valley is called "Beracah." <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> Three days later, they assembled together in the Beracah Valley, where they blessed the LORD, which is why the name of that place is called Beracah Valley to this day. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, where they blessed the LORD. Therefore that place is called the Valley of Beracah to this day. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/20.htm">NET Bible</a> On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Berachah, where they praised the LORD. So that place is called the Valley of Berachah to this very day. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> On the fourth day they assembled themselves in the Valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of that place was called The Valley of Berachah to this day. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place hath been called, The valley of Berachah, to this day. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/20.htm">World English Bible</a> On the fourth day, they assembled themselves in Beracah Valley, for there they blessed Yahweh. Therefore the name of that place was called “Beracah Valley” to this day. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And on the fourth day they have been assembled at the Valley of Blessing, for there they blessed YHWH: therefore they have called the name of that place, “Valley of Blessing,” to this day. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And on the fourth day they have been assembled at the valley of Blessing, for there they blessed Jehovah: therefore they have called the name of that place, 'Valley of Blessing,' unto this day. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And in the fourth day they were convoked together to the valley of praise; for there they praised Jehovah: for this, they called the name of that place, The valley of praise, even to this day.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And on the fourth day they were assembled in the valley of Blessing: for there they blessed the Lord, and therefore they called that place the valley of Blessing until this day. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, on the fourth day, they were gathered together in the Valley of Blessing. For they had blessed the Lord there, and therefore they called that place the Valley of Blessing, even to the present day. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/20.htm">New American Bible</a> On the fourth day they held an assembly in the Valley of Berakah —for there they blessed the LORD; that is why the place is called the Valley of Berakah to this day. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, for there they blessed the LORD; therefore that place has been called the Valley of Beracah to this day.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And it came to pass after three days, when they were through taking the spoil, because it was so much, they assembled themselves on the fourth day in the valley of Borktha; for there they blessed the LORD God; therefore the name of that place was called the valley of Borktha to this day. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And on the fourth day they were gathered to the Plain of Blessing, because there they blessed LORD JEHOVAH their God, and because of this, the name of that place has been called Burktha until today.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Beracah; for there they blessed the LORD; therefore the name of that place was called The valley of Beracah, unto this day. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it came to pass on the fourth day they were gathered to the Valley of Blessing; for there they blessed the Lord: therefore they called the name of the place the Valley of Blessing, until this day. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/20-26.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=4905" 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 Joyful Return</a> 26<a href="/hebrew/7243.htm" title="7243: hā·rə·ḇi·‘î (Art:: Number-oms) -- Fourth. Or rbiiy; from raba'; fourth; also a fourth.">On the fourth</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: ū·ḇay·yō·wm (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/6950.htm" title="6950: niq·hă·lū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To gather as an assembly or congregation. A primitive root; to convoke.">they assembled</a> <a href="/hebrew/6010.htm" title="6010: lə·‘ê·meq (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A vale. From amaq; a vale.">in the Valley</a> <a href="/hebrew/1294.htm" title="1294: bə·rā·ḵāh (N-proper-fs) -- An Israelite, also a valley in Judah. The same as Brakah; Berakah, the name of an Israelite, and also of a valley in Palestine.">of Beracah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">where</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bê·ră·ḵū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">they blessed</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/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">Therefore</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hū (Art:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: ham·mā·qō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Or maqom; also mqowmah; or mqomah; from quwm; properly, a standing, i.e. A spot; but used widely of a locality; also of a condition.">place</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qā·rə·’ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">is called</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/8034.htm" title="8034: šêm (N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6010.htm" title="6010: ‘ê·meq (N-msc) -- A vale. From amaq; a vale.">the Valley</a> <a href="/hebrew/1294.htm" title="1294: bə·rā·ḵāh (N-proper-fs) -- An Israelite, also a valley in Judah. The same as Brakah; Berakah, the name of an Israelite, and also of a valley in Palestine.">of Beracah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">this day.</a> 27Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat at their head, returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had made them rejoice over their enemies.…<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/30-11.htm">Psalm 30:11-12</a> You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, / that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever. <a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1-2</a> Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— <a href="/psalms/106-47.htm">Psalm 106:47</a> Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise. <a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Psalm 107:1-2</a> Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. / Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy <a href="/psalms/116-12.htm">Psalm 116:12-14</a> How can I repay the LORD for all His goodness to me? / I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD. / I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people. <a href="/psalms/118-15.htm">Psalm 118:15</a> Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor! <a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1-3</a> Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/isaiah/12-4.htm">Isaiah 12:4-5</a> and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. <a href="/isaiah/25-1.htm">Isaiah 25:1</a> O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness. <a href="/isaiah/35-10.htm">Isaiah 35:10</a> So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee. <a href="/isaiah/51-11.htm">Isaiah 51:11</a> So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee. <a href="/jeremiah/33-11.htm">Jeremiah 33:11</a> the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD. <a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a> Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” <a href="/exodus/15-1.htm">Exodus 15:1-2</a> Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. / The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. <a href="/deuteronomy/8-10.htm">Deuteronomy 8:10</a> When you eat and are satisfied, you are to bless the LORD your God for the good land that He has given you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, to this day.Berachah.blessed<a href="/exodus/15-1.htm">Exodus 15:1-19</a> Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea… <a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">2 Samuel 22:1</a> And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul:<a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1,2</a> A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name… the name<a href="/genesis/28-19.htm">Genesis 28:19</a> And he called the name of that place Bethel: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first.<a href="/genesis/32-20.htm">Genesis 32:20</a> And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me.<a href="/exodus/17-15.htm">Exodus 17:15</a> And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:unto this day<a href="/2_chronicles/5-9.htm">2 Chronicles 5:9</a> And they drew out the staves of the ark, that the ends of the staves were seen from the ark before the oracle; but they were not seen without. And there it is unto this day.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-4.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-3.htm">Beracah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-3.htm">Berachah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-8.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-3.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-2.htm">Fourth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-19.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-25.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">Today</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-4.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-16.htm">Valley</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/29-4.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-3.htm">Beracah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-3.htm">Berachah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-27.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-27.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">Fourth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-21.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-8.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-21.htm">Today</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-36.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">Valley</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>On the fourth day The mention of the "fourth day" signifies a specific time frame following a significant event. In the context of <a href="/2_chronicles/20.htm">2 Chronicles 20</a>, this refers to the aftermath of a miraculous victory granted by God to Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah over a coalition of enemies. The number four in biblical numerology often symbolizes completeness or universality, suggesting the fulfillment of God's promise and the completeness of their victory.they assembled in the Valley of Beracah The Valley of Beracah, meaning "Valley of Blessing," is a geographical location where the people of Judah gathered to praise God. This valley is believed to be located near Tekoa, south of Jerusalem. The assembly in this valley highlights the communal aspect of worship and thanksgiving, emphasizing the importance of coming together to acknowledge God's intervention and blessings. The gathering also reflects the cultural practice of marking significant events with communal worship and celebration.where they blessed the LORD Blessing the LORD in this context involves offering praise and thanksgiving for His deliverance and provision. This act of worship is a response to God's faithfulness and power, acknowledging His sovereignty and goodness. The concept of blessing God is rooted in the Hebrew tradition of recognizing God's hand in the affairs of His people, as seen throughout the Psalms and other Old Testament scriptures. It underscores the reciprocal relationship between God and His people, where divine intervention is met with human gratitude.Therefore that place is called the Valley of Beracah to this day The naming of the valley serves as a lasting memorial to God's deliverance and the people's gratitude. Such naming practices are common in the Old Testament, where significant events are commemorated by naming places, as seen with Bethel (<a href="/genesis/28-19.htm">Genesis 28:19</a>) and Gilgal (<a href="/joshua/4-20.htm">Joshua 4:20</a>). This enduring name serves as a testimony to future generations of God's faithfulness and the importance of remembering His acts. It also reflects the cultural practice of using place names to convey historical and spiritual truths, ensuring that the story of God's deliverance is preserved and retold.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> The king of Judah who led the people in seeking the Lord's guidance and deliverance from their enemies. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_valley_of_beracah.htm">The Valley of Beracah</a> The location where the people of Judah gathered to bless the Lord after their victory. The name "Beracah" means "blessing" in Hebrew. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_assembly.htm">The Assembly</a> The gathering of the people of Judah to give thanks and praise to God for their deliverance. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_enemies.htm">The Enemies</a> The Moabites, Ammonites, and some of the Meunites who came to make war against Jehoshaphat and Judah. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The central figure in the account, whose intervention and deliverance are celebrated by the people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_praise.htm">The Power of Praise</a> Praise is a powerful response to God's deliverance. Just as the people of Judah gathered to bless the Lord, we too should make praise a central part of our lives, especially after experiencing God's intervention. <a href="/topical/r/remembering_god's_faithfulness.htm">Remembering God's Faithfulness</a> Naming the place "Valley of Beracah" served as a lasting reminder of God's faithfulness. We should also create reminders of God's work in our lives to encourage us and others. <a href="/topical/c/community_in_worship.htm">Community in Worship</a> The assembly in the Valley of Beracah highlights the importance of communal worship and thanksgiving. Gathering with fellow believers to praise God strengthens our faith and unity. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_deliverance.htm">Trust in God's Deliverance</a> Jehoshaphat's account teaches us to trust in God's deliverance, even when faced with overwhelming odds. Our response should be one of faith and reliance on God's power. <a href="/topical/g/gratitude_as_a_lifestyle.htm">Gratitude as a Lifestyle</a> The act of blessing the Lord in the Valley of Beracah underscores the importance of gratitude. Cultivating a lifestyle of thankfulness can transform our perspective and deepen our relationship with God.<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_is_being_outside_paradise.htm">Who were the Meunites in the Bible?</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/why_omit_azariah's_leprosy_cause_here.htm">2 Kings 15:5 states God struck Azariah with leprosy with little explanation--why is the cause, detailed in 2 Chronicles 26, absent here?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_hostile_allies_self-destruct.htm">How could an alliance of hostile armies suddenly turn on each other and destroy themselves without any plausible explanation (2 Chronicles 20:22-23)?</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>(26) Valley of Berachah--i.e., blessing. The place is still called Wady Beraikut, a wide, open valley west of Tekoa, near the road from Hebron to Jerusalem. St. Jerome speaks of a Caphar Barucha, "village of blessing," in the same neighbourhood.For there . . . unto this day.--A notice after the manner of the ancient historians (<a href="/genesis/11-9.htm" title="Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from there did the LORD scatter them abroad on the face of all the earth.">Genesis 11:9</a>; <a href="/genesis/28-19.htm" title="And he called the name of that place Bethel: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first.">Genesis 28:19</a>; <a href="/exodus/17-7.htm" title="And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the chiding of the children of Israel, and because they tempted the LORD, saying, Is the LORD among us, or not?">Exodus 17:7</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/5-20.htm" title="And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD has broken forth on my enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim.">2Samuel 5:20</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - Berachah. This is just the Hebrew fern. subst, from a verb. It is used in <a href="/1_chronicles/12-3.htm">1 Chronicles 12:3</a> as the name of a man. The present name of the valley survives in the Waddy Bereikat on the Hebron road, beyond, therefore, the date unto this day of the writer. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/20-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>On the fourth הָרְבִעִ֗י (hā·rə·ḇi·‘î) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7243.htm">Strong's 7243: </a> Fourth, a fourth day וּבַיּ֣וֹם (ū·ḇay·yō·wm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day they assembled נִקְהֲלוּ֙ (niq·hă·lū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6950.htm">Strong's 6950: </a> To gather as an assembly or congregation in the Valley לְעֵ֣מֶק (lə·‘ê·meq) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6010.htm">Strong's 6010: </a> A vale of Beracah, בְּרָכָ֔ה (bə·rā·ḵāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1294.htm">Strong's 1294: </a> Berachah -- an Israelite, also a valley in Judah where שָׁ֖ם (šām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither they blessed בֵּרֲכ֣וּ (bê·ră·ḵū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse the LORD. יְהוָ֑ה (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 Therefore עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against that הַה֛וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are place הַמָּק֥וֹם (ham·mā·qō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4725.htm">Strong's 4725: </a> A standing, a spot, a condition is called קָֽרְא֞וּ (qā·rə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read the Valley עֵ֥מֶק (‘ê·meq) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6010.htm">Strong's 6010: </a> A vale of Beracah בְּרָכָ֖ה (bə·rā·ḵāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1294.htm">Strong's 1294: </a> Berachah -- an Israelite, also a valley in Judah to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while this day. הַיּֽוֹם׃ (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/20-26.htm">2 Chronicles 20:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/20-26.htm">2 Chronicles 20:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/20-26.htm">2 Chronicles 20:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/20-26.htm">2 Chronicles 20:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/20-26.htm">2 Chronicles 20:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/20-26.htm">2 Chronicles 20:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/20-26.htm">2 Chronicles 20:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/20-26.htm">2 Chronicles 20:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/20-26.htm">2 Chronicles 20:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/20-26.htm">2 Chronicles 20:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-26.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 20:26 On the fourth day they assembled themselves (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 20:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 20:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 20:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 20:27" /></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>