John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:21
2Ch 20:21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy [endureth] for ever. Ver. 21. And when he had consulted with the people. ] This gained him much respect amongst them; for he knew that it was no hunting invitis canibus, unwilling dogs, unless the hounds were willing, as the proverb is. He appointed singers unto the Lord. ] See on 2... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 20:20
2Ch 20:20 And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper. Ver. 20. Believe in the Lord … so shall ye be established.] When faith is driven to work alone without sense, then God thinks it lieth upon his credit to show mercy. See Isa 7:9 Hebrews 6:12 Isaiah 28:16 . read more