2 Chronicles 20:20

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2 Chronicles 20:20 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.”

King James Version KJV

¶ And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

American Standard Version ASV

And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem: believe in Jehovah your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And early in the morning they got up and went out to the waste land of Tekoa: and when they were going out, Jehoshaphat took his station and said to them, Give ear to me, O Judah and you people of Jerusalem: have faith in the Lord your God and you will be safe; have faith in his prophets and all will go well for you.

Free Bible Version FBV

They got up early the next morning and went to the desert of Tekoa. As they left, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Listen to me, people of Judah and Jerusalem. Trust in the Lord your God, and you will be vindicated; trust in his prophets, and you will be successful.”

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And when they arose early in the morning, they went forth to the wildernesse of Tekoa: and as they departed, Iehoshaphat stoode and sayde, Heare ye me, O Iudah, and ye inhabitants of Ierusalem: put your trust in the Lord your God, and ye shalbe assured: beleeue his Prophets, and ye shall prosper.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And they rise early in the morning, and go out to the wilderness of Tekoa, and in their going out Jehoshaphat hath stood and saith, 'Hear me, O Judah, and inhabitants of Jerusalem, remain stedfast in Jehovah your God, and be stedfast; remain stedfast in His prophets, and prosper.'

World English Bible WEB

They rose early in the morning and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. As they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Listen to me, Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem! Believe in the LORD your God, so you will be established! Believe his prophets, so you will prosper.”

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And they rose early in the morning, and went out through the desert of Thecua: and as they were marching, Josaphat standing in the midst of them, said: Hear me, ye men of Juda, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem: believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be secure: believe his prophets, and all things shall succeed well.

Translation for Translators T4T

Early the next morning the army left to go to the desert near Tekoa town. While they were leaving, Jehoshaphat stood up and said to the people, “You people of Jerusalem and other places in Judah, listen to me! Trust in Yahweh our God; if you do that, you will be strong. Trust in what his prophets have said; if you do that, you will be successful.”

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2 Chronicles 20:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יַּשְׁכִּ֣ימוּ בַ/בֹּ֔קֶר וַ/יֵּצְא֖וּ לְ/מִדְבַּ֣ר תְּק֑וֹעַ וּ/בְ/צֵאתָ֞/ם עָמַ֣ד יְהוֹשָׁפָ֗ט וַ/יֹּ֨אמֶר֙ שְׁמָע֗וּ/נִי יְהוּדָה֙ וְ/יֹשְׁבֵ֣י יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם הַאֲמִ֜ינוּ בַּ/יהוָ֤ה אֱלֹהֵי/כֶם֙ וְ/תֵ֣אָמֵ֔נוּ הַאֲמִ֥ינוּ בִ/נְבִיאָ֖י/ו וְ/הַצְלִֽיחוּ

וַ/יַּשְׁכִּ֣ימוּ shâkam H7925 to rise Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp

בַ/בֹּ֔קֶר bôqer H1242 morning Prep | N-ms

וַ/יֵּצְא֖וּ yâtsâʼ H3318 to come out Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

לְ/מִדְבַּ֣ר midbâr H4057 mouth Prep | N-ms

תְּק֑וֹעַ Tᵉqôwaʻ H8620 Tekoa N-proper

וּ/בְ/צֵאתָ֞/ם yâtsâʼ H3318 to come out Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

עָמַ֣ד ʻâmad H5975 to stand V-Qal-Perf-3ms

יְהוֹשָׁפָ֗ט Yᵉhôwshâphâṭ H3092 Jehoshaphat N-proper

וַ/יֹּ֨אמֶר֙ ʼâmar H559 to say Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

שְׁמָע֗וּ/נִי shâmaʻ H8085 to hear V-Qal-Impv-2mp | Suff

יְהוּדָה֙ Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 Judah N-proper

וְ/יֹשְׁבֵ֣י yâshab H3427 to dwell Conj | V-Qal

יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 Jerusalem N-proper

הַאֲמִ֜ינוּ ʼâman H539 be faithful V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp

בַּ/יהוָ֤ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord Prep | N-proper

אֱלֹהֵי/כֶם֙ ʼĕlôhîym H430 God N-mp | Suff

וְ/תֵ֣אָמֵ֔נוּ ʼâman H539 be faithful Conj | V-Niphal-Imperf-2mp

הַאֲמִ֥ינוּ ʼâman H539 be faithful V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp

בִ/נְבִיאָ֖י/ו nâbîyʼ H5030 prophet Prep | N-mp | Suff

וְ/הַצְלִֽיחוּ tsâlach H6743 to rush Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp

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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 20:20

וַ/יַּשְׁכִּ֣ימוּ shâkam H7925 "to rise" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp

This verb means to rise or start early, like loading up a burden. It is used in Genesis to describe early morning activities.

Definition: 1) to rise or start early 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to rise early, make an early start 1a2) early (as adverb)

Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: (arise, be up, get (oneself) up, rise up) early (betimes), morning. See also: Genesis 19:2; 1 Samuel 15:12; Psalms 127:2.

בַ/בֹּ֔קֶר bôqer H1242 "morning" Prep | N-ms

The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.

Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning

Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.

וַ/יֵּצְא֖וּ yâtsâʼ H3318 "to come out" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.

Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth

Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.

לְ/מִדְבַּ֣ר midbâr H4057 "mouth" Prep | N-ms

The wilderness refers to a desert or open field, like the one the Israelites wandered in after leaving Egypt. It can also mean a place of solitude or a region without many people. In the Bible, it is often associated with the journey to the Promised Land.

Definition: 1) mouth 1a) mouth (as organ of speech)

Usage: Occurs in 257 OT verses. KJV: desert, south, speech, wilderness. See also: Genesis 14:6; Joshua 5:4; Psalms 29:8.

תְּק֑וֹעַ Tᵉqôwaʻ H8620 "Tekoa" N-proper

Tekoa refers to a place in Palestine, specifically a town in the hill country of Judah near Hebron. It was rebuilt by king Rehoboam and was the birthplace of Amos. The town was also known as Tekoah.

Definition: Tekoa or Tekoah = "a stockade" town founded by Ashur son of Hezron in the hill country of Judah near Hebron rebuilt by king Rehoboam of Judah; birthplace of Amos Also named: te.qo.i (תְּקוֹעִי "Tekoa" H8621)

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Tekoa, Tekoah. See also: 2 Samuel 14:2; 2 Chronicles 11:6; Jeremiah 6:1.

וּ/בְ/צֵאתָ֞/ם yâtsâʼ H3318 "to come out" Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.

עָמַ֣ד ʻâmad H5975 "to stand" V-Qal-Perf-3ms

Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.

Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before

Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.

יְהוֹשָׁפָ֗ט Yᵉhôwshâphâṭ H3092 "Jehoshaphat" N-proper

Jehoshaphat was a king of Judah who ruled for 25 years and was known for his piety and prosperity. His name means Jehovah has judged, and he is mentioned in 2 Kings 9:2 as the son of King Asa. He was one of the best kings of Judah in the Bible.

Definition: A man of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.9.2; son of: Nimshi (H5250); father of: Jehu (H3058H) § Jehoshaphat = "Jehovah has judged" 1) son of king Asa and himself king of Judah for 25 years; one of the best, most pious, and prosperous kings of Judah 2) son of Nimshi and father of king Jehu of the northern kingdom of Israel 3) son of Ahilud and chronicler under David and Solomon 4) son of Paruah and one of the 12 commissary officers under Solomon 5) a priest and trumpeter in the time of David 6) symbolical name of a valley near Jerusalem which is the place of ultimate judgment; maybe the deep ravine which separates Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives through which the Kidron flowed

Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: Jehoshaphat. Compare H3146 (יוֹשָׁפָט). See also: 2 Samuel 8:16; 2 Chronicles 17:5; Joel 4:12.

וַ/יֹּ֨אמֶר֙ ʼâmar H559 "to say" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.

Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)

Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.

שְׁמָע֗וּ/נִי shâmaʻ H8085 "to hear" V-Qal-Impv-2mp | Suff

To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.

Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound

Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.

יְהוּדָה֙ Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 "Judah" N-proper

Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.

Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob

Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.

וְ/יֹשְׁבֵ֣י yâshab H3427 "to dwell" Conj | V-Qal

This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.

Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)

Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.

יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 "Jerusalem" N-proper

Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.

Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split

Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.

הַאֲמִ֜ינוּ ʼâman H539 "be faithful" V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp

This Hebrew word means to be faithful or trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations. It can also mean to support or confirm something, and is used in passages like Psalm 37:3 to describe trusting in God. The concept of faithfulness is central to the book of Proverbs.

Definition: 1) to support, confirm, be faithful 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to support, confirm, be faithful, uphold, nourish 1a1a) foster-father (subst.) 1a1b) foster-mother, nurse 1a1c) pillars, supporters of the door 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be established, be faithful, be carried, make firm 1b1a) to be carried by a nurse 1b1b) made firm, sure, lasting 1b1c) confirmed, established, sure 1b1d) verified, confirmed 1b1e) reliable, faithful, trusty 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stand firm, to trust, to be certain, to believe in 1c1a) stand firm 1c1b) trust, believe Aramaic equivalent: a.man (אֲמַן "to trust" H0540)

Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: hence, assurance, believe, bring up, establish, [phrase] fail, be faithful (of long continuance, stedfast, sure, surely, trusty, verified), nurse, (-ing father), (put), trust, turn to the right. See also: Genesis 15:6; Job 24:22; Psalms 12:2.

בַּ/יהוָ֤ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" Prep | N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

אֱלֹהֵי/כֶם֙ ʼĕlôhîym H430 "God" N-mp | Suff

The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.

Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.

וְ/תֵ֣אָמֵ֔נוּ ʼâman H539 "be faithful" Conj | V-Niphal-Imperf-2mp

הַאֲמִ֥ינוּ ʼâman H539 "be faithful" V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp

בִ/נְבִיאָ֖י/ו nâbîyʼ H5030 "prophet" Prep | N-mp | Suff

A prophet is someone who speaks for God, like a spokesperson. This word is used in the Bible to describe true and false prophets, like those in 1 and 2 Kings.

Definition: 1) spokesman, speaker, prophet 1a) prophet 1b) false prophet 1c) heathen prophet Aramaic equivalent: ne.vi (נְבִיא "prophet" H5029)

Usage: Occurs in 288 OT verses. KJV: prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Kings 24:2; Psalms 51:2.

וְ/הַצְלִֽיחוּ tsâlach H6743 "to rush" Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp

To prosper or succeed, as seen in the story of Joseph in Genesis, who rose to power in Egypt. This Hebrew word means to push forward and make progress. It is used to describe success and prosperity.

Definition: (Qal) to rush

Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: break out, come (mightily), go over, be good, be meet, be profitable, (cause to, effect, make to, send) prosper(-ity, -ous, -ously). See also: Genesis 24:21; 2 Chronicles 26:5; Psalms 1:3.

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Context — The Enemies Destroy Themselves

18Then Jehoshaphat bowed facedown, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down before the LORD to worship Him. 19And the Levites from the Kohathites and Korahites stood up to praise the LORD, the God of Israel, shouting in a very loud voice.

20Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.”

21Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.” 22The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated.

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	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Romans 8:31	What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
2	John 14:1	“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.
3	John 11:40	Jesus replied, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?”
4	Hebrews 11:6	And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
5	Luke 16:31	Then Abraham said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’”
6	Isaiah 26:3	You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
7	John 13:20	Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever receives the one I send receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives the One who sent Me.”
8	John 5:46–47	If you had believed Moses, you would believe Me, because he wrote about Me. But since you do not believe what he wrote, how will you believe what I say?”
9	Exodus 14:31	When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses.
10	Isaiah 7:9	The head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you do not stand firm in your faith, then you will not stand at all.’”

2 Chronicles 20:20 Summary

[This verse reminds us that when we trust in God and believe in His prophets, we will be supported and guided towards success. It's like having a rock to stand on, as Psalm 18:2 says, where David calls God his rock and refuge. By putting our faith in God, we can face any challenge with confidence and courage, knowing that He is with us and will help us succeed. As we trust in God, we can also follow the example of Jehoshaphat, who consulted with the people and appointed singers to praise God's holiness, as seen in 2 Chronicles 20:21.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to believe in the LORD our God as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 20:20?

Believing in the LORD our God means trusting in His power, wisdom, and love, just as the Psalmist wrote in Psalm 37:3-4, where we are told to trust in the LORD and do good, and to dwell in the land and feed on His faithfulness.

Why is it important to believe in the prophets as stated in this verse?

Believing in the prophets is crucial because they speak on behalf of God, guiding us towards His will and plan, as seen in Deuteronomy 18:15, where Moses tells the people that God will raise up a prophet like him to speak God's words to them.

How can we be upheld by believing in the LORD our God as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 20:20?

We can be upheld by believing in the LORD our God because He is our rock and our salvation, as expressed in Psalm 18:2, where David declares that the LORD is his rock, his loving God, and his refuge.

What is the relationship between believing in God and succeeding according to this verse?

The relationship between believing in God and succeeding is that when we trust in Him and follow His will, He guides us and empowers us to succeed, just as Joshua 1:8 promises that if we meditate on God's law and follow it, we will be prosperous and successful.

Reflection Questions

What are the areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and wisdom, and how can I apply the principle of believing in Him as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 20:20?
How can I practically believe in God's prophets and their messages, and what role should their teachings play in my daily life?
In what ways can I demonstrate my faith in God's presence and guidance in my life, just like Jehoshaphat did in 2 Chronicles 20:20?
What are some promises of God that I can hold onto and trust in, especially when facing challenges and uncertainties, and how can I use these promises to succeed in my endeavors?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 20:20

And they rose early in the morning,.... Being confident of success, animated by what the prophet said to them: and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa; which, according to Jerom (u), was six

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 20:20

And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:20

Believe his prophets, i.e. God’ s promise delivered to us by this prophet, and consequently all other predictions of the prophets that either have been or shall be. So shall ye prosper: take heed, lest by your unbelief you frustrate God’ s promise.

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:20

2 Chronicles 20:20 And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper. Ver. 20. Believe in the Lord … so shall ye be established.] When faith is driven to work alone without sense, then God thinks it lieth upon his credit to show mercy. See Isaiah 7:9 Hebrews 6:12 Isaiah 28:16.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:20

(20) Went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa.—Part of the wilderness of Jeruel (2 Chronicles 20:16). Tekoa (Thekua) is about ten miles south of Jerusalem, and commands a view over the table-land of el Husâsoh.Jehoshaphat stood.—Or, came forward. The king probably stood in the gate at Jerusalem. Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established.—An affirmative way of putting the words of Isaiah to Ahaz: “If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established” (Isaiah 7:9). Believe his prophets.—Believe in, as before, i.e., put confidence in their advice and leading. So shall ye prosper.—And prosper ye. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 18:11.)

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:20

Verse 20. Believe in the Lord your God] "Believe in the WORD of the Lord your God, and believe in his law, and believe in his prophets; and ye shall prosper." Here the WORD and the revelation are most pointedly distinguished; the Word being used personally.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 20:20

20–25 (no parallel in Kings). The Deliverance 20. Tekoa] The modern Teḳ ?u‘a, a ruin on a hill 2790 feet above the sea, about six miles south of Beth-lehem. It was an ancient place; 2 Chronicles 11:6; 1 Chronicles 2:24; 2 Samuel 14:2; Amos 1:1. The “wilderness of Tekoa” means that part of the “wilderness of Judah” which was near Tekoa. Believe … so shall you be established] Heb. ha’amξnϋ … tη’βmηnϋ. Cp. Isaiah 7:9, “If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established.” In both places there is a play on the words In the Heb.; “believe” and “be established” representing two voices of the same verb.

Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 20:20

Tekoa (2 Samuel 14:2 note) lay on the borders of the desert which skirts the highlands of Judaea toward the east. The town was built on a hill of a considerable height.

Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:20

20. Wilderness of Tekoa — Tekoa was situated on a broad eminence twelve miles south of Jerusalem, (see note on 2 Samuel 14:2,) and the wilderness here referred to was the desert country that lay just

Sermons on 2 Chronicles 20:20

	Sermon	Description
	Messages on Corporate Prayer #13-16 by Stephen Kaung	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of praise and worship in the face of battles and challenges. He draws inspiration from the story of Jehoshaphat and the army of Jud
	Faith in God and His Word, the Establishment and Prosperity of His People. by John Gill	John Gill emphasizes the significance of faith in God and His Word for the establishment and prosperity of His people, drawing parallels between the challenges faced by Jehoshaphat
	Gods Presence by Kathryn Kuhlman	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is interested in each individual as if they were the only person in the world. He uses the story of Elisha and his servant to illus
	A Day's Journey Into the Wilderness by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and authority of God. He references the story of Elijah and how God demonstrated His power by consuming the captain and his 50 men
	Devil, You Can't Walk on Me Anymore by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of God-loving people being oppressed and discouraged by the enemy. He emphasizes that God is looking at this situation with disbeli
	Castles and Crowns Come Down- Harnessing God's Power by Francis Chan	This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the power, victory, and boldness available to believers through Christ. It challenges listeners to shift their
	Don't Be Dismayed, God Will Not Fail You by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Joshua in the book of Joshua, chapter 8. The Lord speaks to Joshua and tells him not to fear or be discouraged, as He has given