2 Chronicles 20:5-7
Then Jehoshaphat stood up in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem at the temple of the LORD in the front of the new courtyard and said:
"LORD, the God of our ancestors,
are you not the God who is in heaven?
You rule over all the kingdoms of the
nations. Power and might are in your
hand, and no one can withstand you.
Our God, did you not drive out the
inhabitants of this land before your
people Israel and give it forever to
the descendants of Abraham your friend?"
2 Chronicles 20:12
"Our God, will you not judge them?
For we have no power to face this vast
army that is attacking us. We do not
know what to do, but our eyes are on you."
2 Chronicles 20:15
He said, "Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the LORD says to you: 'Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's.' "
2 Chronicles 20:19-20
Then some of the Levites from the Kohathites and Korahites stood up and praised the LORD, the God of Israel with a loud voice.
Early in the morning they left for the Desert of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, "Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the LORD your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful."
2 Chronicles 20:29-30
The fear of God came on all the surrounding kingdoms when they heard how the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel. And the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.
2 Chronicles 20:33
The high places, however, were not removed, and the people still had not set their hearts on the God of their ancestors.
(see all 2 Chronicles 20)
(parentheses are mine)
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