John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:21
And when he had consulted with the people ,.... His principal officers, in what order they should march, and in what manner they should form themselves, when they met the enemy, and how they should conduct as if they were to engage: he appointed singers unto the Lord ; to sing his praise, and give him glory, as if the victory was already completed, it being so sure: and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army ; that is, praise God, who is glorious... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:20
And they rose early in the morning ,.... Being confident of success, animated by what the prophet said to them: and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa ; which, according to Jerom F21 Prooem. in Amos, and Comment. in ch. i. 1. , was six miles from Bethlehem, and nine from Jerusalem, some say twelve, beyond which was nothing but a desert; it was part of the wilderness of Judah: and as they went forth ; out of Jerusalem, through one of the gates of it: Jehoshaphat stood... read more