2 Chronicles 20:13-22 NLT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:1-13

We left Jehoshaphat, in the foregoing chapter, well employed in reforming his kingdom and providing for the due administration of justice and support of religion in it, and expected nothing but to hear of the peace and prosperity of his reign; but here we have him in distress, which distress, however, was followed by such a glorious deliverance as was an abundant recompence for his piety. If we meet with trouble in the way of duty, we may believe it is that God may have an opportunity of... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:14-19

We have here God's gracious answer to Jehoshaphat's prayer; and it was a speedy answer. While he was yet speaking God heard: before the congregation was dismissed they had assurance given them that they should be victorious; for it is never in vain to seek God. 1. The spirit of prophecy came upon a Levite that was present, not in any place of eminency, but in the midst of the congregation, 2 Chron. 20:14. The Spirit, like the wind, blows where and on whom he listeth. He was of the sons of... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:20-30

We have here the foregoing prayer answered and the foregoing promise performed, in the total overthrow of the enemies? forces and the triumph (for so it was rather than a victory) of Jehoshaphat's forces over them. I. Never was army drawn out to the field of battle as Jehoshaphat's was. He had soldiers ready prepared for war (2 Chron. 17:18), but here is no notice taken of their military equipment, their swords or spears, their shields or bows. But Jehoshaphat took care, 1. That faith should... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:13

And all Judah stood before the Lord ,.... Looking towards the most holy place, where the ark of his presence was, in an humble and submissive posture; waiting what would be the issue of things, what answer they should have from the Lord: with their little ones, their wives, and their children : they and their wives, with their children, both small and grown up, which they brought with them, that as the sight of them, now in the utmost danger, might affect them, and make them the more... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:14

Then upon Jahaziel, the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah , the son of Jehiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite, of the sons of Asaph ,.... Being a man of some note, though a Levite, his genealogy is given: came the Spirit of the Lord in the midst of the congregation ; the spirit of prophecy from the Lord, as the Targum, as it was; for he foretold the victory that should be obtained over the enemy, and that without fighting, yea, the particular place where they should meet them; and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:15

And he said, hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou King Jehoshaphat ,.... There is a climax or gradation in these words rising from the lowest to the highest; from the people of the cities in the country, to the inhabitants of Jerusalem the metropolis, and from thence to the king the supreme governor: thus saith the Lord unto you, be not afraid, nor dismayed, by reason of this great multitude ; whose numbers were discouraging to the king, and he had taken... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:16

Tomorrow go ye down against them ,.... This was the fast day, and so not proper to march out in, but on the morrow they might go out with great confidence and intrepidity; and as Jerusalem was situated on an eminence, they are directed to go down: behold, they come up by the cliff of Ziz ; a steep hill, so called from the flowers upon it: and ye shall find them at the end of the brook ; on the bank of Kidron, according to Beckius, which seems not likely to be meant, since they went... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:17

Ye shall not need to fight in this battle ,.... Since the Lord would fight for them: set yourselves, stand ye still ; present themselves they might, as if ready to engage; and keep their ground, not giving way in the least, but would have no need to strike a stroke: and see the salvation of the Lord with you ; which he would work for them, see Exodus 14:13 , and Judah, and Jerusalem, fear not, nor be dismayed ; which is repeated for the confirmation of them: tomorrow go out... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:18

And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground ,.... Not only in reverence of God, and his prophet, but as a token of his belief of what was said, and his thankfulness for it: and all Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, fell before the Lord, worshipping him ; adoring his goodness to them, in imitation of their king. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:19

And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korhites ,.... Who were of the posterity of Kohath, in the line of Korah: stood up to praise the Lord God of Israel with a loud voice on high ; in high notes; they being the course in turn at this time for this service. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:1-13

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:14-19

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:20-30

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:19

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