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
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