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2 Chronicles 20

2 Chronicles 20 — Overview

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain

, Jehoshaphat, invaded by Moab, proclaims a fast; , His prayer; , The prophecy of Jahaziel; , Jehoshaphat exhorts the people, and sets singers to praise the Lord; , The great overthrow of his enemies; , The people, having blessed God at Berachah, return in triumph; , Jehoshaphat’s reign; , His convoy of ships, according to the prophecy of Eliezer, unhappily perish.

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2 Chronicles 20 — Overview2 Chronicles 20 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe 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…2 Chronicles 20 — Overview2 Chronicles 20 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleJehoshaphat having notice of a numerous army coming against him, 2Ch 20:1, betakes himself to fasting and prayer with his people, 2Ch 20:3, when they were immediately assured of victory by a prophet, which filled them…2 Chronicles 20:1-132 Chronicles 20:1-13 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe 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…2 Chronicles 20:1-372 Chronicles 20:1-37 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION Of this chapter, with its thirty-seven verses, only the six verses (31-36) find any duplicate or parallel in Kings (1 Kings 22:41-49). The chapter is occupied with a statement of the invasion of Judah by…2 Chronicles 20:1-372 Chronicles 20:1-37 · The Pulpit CommentaryV. THAT REST IS THE RIGHTFUL PURCHASE OF LABOUR AND OF STRIFE. (2 Chronicles 20:30.) The country that has won its religious liberty by heroic suffering and strife (as with Holland) may well settle down to a long period…2 Chronicles 20:12 Chronicles 20:1 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgeafter this also: 2 Chronicles 19:5, 2 Chronicles 19:11, 2 Chronicles 32:1 the children of Moab: Psalms 83:5-8; Isaiah 7:1, Isaiah 8:9-10, Isaiah 16:6 came against: 2 Chronicles 19:2; Jeremiah 10:24; Revelation 3:19