2 Chronicles 20 — Overview

Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible · Matthew Henry (1662–1714) · Public Domain

We have here, I. The great danger and distress that Jehoshaphat and his kingdom were in from a foreign invasion, ver. 1, 2. II. The pious course he took for their safety, by fasting, and praying, and seeking God, ver. 3-13. III. The assurance which God, by a prophet, immediately gave them of victory, ver. 14-17. IV. Their thankful believing reception of those assurances, ver. 18-21. V. The defeat which God gave to their enemies thereupon, ver. 22-25. VI. A solemn thanksgiving which they kept for their victory, and for a happy consequences of it, ver. 26-30. VII. The conclusion of the reign of Jehoshaphat, not without some blemishes, ver. 31-37.

Jehoshaphat's Prayer to God. (b. c. 892.)

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