2 Chronicles 20:3,12,15,22,30
2 Chronicles 20:3-4 The Message (MSG)
Shaken, Jehoshaphat prayed. He went to GOD for help and ordered a nationwide fast. The country of Judah united in seeking GOD’s help—they came from all the cities of Judah to pray to GOD.
2 Chronicles 20:10-12 The Message (MSG)
“And now it’s happened: men from Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir have shown up. You didn’t let Israel touch them when we got here at first—we detoured around them and didn’t lay a hand on them. And now they’ve come to kick us out of the country you gave us. O dear God, won’t you take care of them? We’re helpless before this vandal horde ready to attack us. We don’t know what to do; we’re looking to you.”
2 Chronicles 20:14-17 The Message (MSG)
Then Jahaziel was moved by the Spirit of GOD to speak from the midst of the congregation. (Jahaziel was the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah the Levite of the Asaph clan.) He said, “Attention everyone—all of you from out of town, all you from Jerusalem, and you King Jehoshaphat—GOD’s word: Don’t be afraid; don’t pay any mind to this vandal horde. This is God’s war, not yours. Tomorrow you’ll go after them; see, they’re already on their way up the slopes of Ziz; you’ll meet them at the end of the ravine near the wilderness of Jeruel. You won’t have to lift a hand in this battle; just stand firm, Judah and Jerusalem, and watch GOD’s saving work for you take shape. Don’t be afraid, don’t waver. March out boldly tomorrow—GOD is with you.”
2 Chronicles 20:22-23 The Message (MSG)
As soon as they started shouting and praising, GOD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir as they were attacking Judah, and they all ended up dead. The Ammonites and Moabites mistakenly attacked those from Mount Seir and massacred them. Then, further confused, they went at each other, and all ended up killed.
2 Chronicles 20:29-30 The Message (MSG)
When the surrounding kingdoms got word that GOD had fought Israel’s enemies, the fear of God descended on them. Jehoshaphat heard no more from them; as long as Jehoshaphat reigned, peace reigned.
2 Chronicles 20:3 King James Version (KJV)
And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
2 Chronicles 20:12 King James Version (KJV)
O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.
2 Chronicles 20:15 King James Version (KJV)
and he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not your's, but God's.
2 Chronicles 20:22 King James Version (KJV)
And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.
2 Chronicles 20:30 King James Version (KJV)
So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about.
2 Chronicles 20:3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Jehoshaphat was afraid and turned his attention to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
2 Chronicles 20:12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
O our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this great multitude who are coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on You.”
2 Chronicles 20:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
and he said, “Listen, all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: thus says the LORD to you, ‘Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God’s.
2 Chronicles 20:22 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
When they began singing and praising, the LORD set ambushes against the sons of Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; so they were routed.
2 Chronicles 20:30 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
So the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at peace, for his God gave him rest on all sides.
2 Chronicles 20:3 New Century Version (NCV)
Jehoshaphat was afraid, so he decided to ask the LORD what to do. He announced that everyone in Judah should fast during this special time of prayer to God.
2 Chronicles 20:12 New Century Version (NCV)
Our God, punish those people. We have no power against this large army that is attacking us. We don’t know what to do, so we look to you for help.”
2 Chronicles 20:15 New Century Version (NCV)
He said, “Listen to me, King Jehoshaphat and all you people living in Judah and Jerusalem. The LORD says this to you: ‘Don’t be afraid or discouraged because of this large army. The battle is not your battle, it is God’s.
2 Chronicles 20:22 New Century Version (NCV)
As they began to sing and praise God, the LORD set ambushes for the people of Ammon, Moab, and Edom who had come to attack Judah. And they were defeated.
2 Chronicles 20:30 New Century Version (NCV)
So Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was not at war. His God gave him peace from all the countries around him.
2 Chronicles 20:3 American Standard Version (ASV)
And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek unto Jehovah; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
2 Chronicles 20:12 American Standard Version (ASV)
O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.
2 Chronicles 20:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
and he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat: Thus saith Jehovah unto you, Fear not ye, neither be dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.
2 Chronicles 20:22 American Standard Version (ASV)
And when they began to sing and to praise, Jehovah set liers-in-wait against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, that were come against Judah; and they were smitten.
2 Chronicles 20:30 American Standard Version (ASV)
So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet; for his God gave him rest round about.
2 Chronicles 20:3 New International Version (NIV)
Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the LORD, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah.
2 Chronicles 20:12 New International Version (NIV)
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 New International Version (NIV)
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 20:22 New International Version (NIV)
As they began to sing and praise, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated.
2 Chronicles 20:30 New International Version (NIV)
And the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.
2 Chronicles 20:3 New King James Version (NKJV)
And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
II Chronicles 20:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”
II Chronicles 20:15 New King James Version (NKJV)
And he said, “Listen, all you of Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat! Thus says the LORD to you: ‘Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.
II Chronicles 20:22 New King James Version (NKJV)
Now when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were defeated.
II Chronicles 20:30 New King James Version (NKJV)
Then the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet, for his God gave him rest all around.
2 Chronicles 20:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set himself [determinedly, as his vital need] to seek the LORD; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
2 Chronicles 20:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
O our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless against this great multitude which is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.”
2 Chronicles 20:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He said, “Listen carefully, all [you people of] Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat. The LORD says this to you: ‘Be not afraid or dismayed at this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.
2 Chronicles 20:22 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When they began singing and praising, the LORD set ambushes against the sons of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; so they were struck down [in defeat].
2 Chronicles 20:30 Amplified Bible (AMP)
So the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was quiet, for his God gave him rest on all sides.
2 Chronicles 20:3 New Living Translation (NLT)
Jehoshaphat was terrified by this news and begged the LORD for guidance. He also ordered everyone in Judah to begin fasting.
2 Chronicles 20:12 New Living Translation (NLT)
O our God, won’t you stop them? We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. We do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for help.”
2 Chronicles 20:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
He said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.
2 Chronicles 20:22 New Living Translation (NLT)
At the very moment they began to sing and give praise, the LORD caused the armies of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir to start fighting among themselves.
2 Chronicles 20:30 New Living Translation (NLT)
So Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.
2 Chronicles 20:3 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
2 Chronicles 20:12 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
O our God, will you not execute judgment on them? For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”
2 Chronicles 20:15 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
And he said, “Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the LORD to you, ‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s.