himself: Heb. his face
seek the Lord: See note on 2 Chronicles 11:16; 2 Chronicles 19:3
proclaimed: Judges 20:26; 1 Samuel 7:6; Ezra 8:21-23; Esther 4:16; Jeremiah 36:9; Daniel 9:3; Joel 1:14, Joel 2:12-18; Jonah 3:5-9
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2 Chronicles 20:3
2 Chronicles 20:3
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