2 Chronicles 20:26
2 Chronicles 20:26 in Multiple Translations
On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, where they blessed the LORD. Therefore that place is called the Valley of Beracah to this day.
¶ And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day.
And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Beracah; for there they blessed Jehovah: therefore the name of that place was called The valley of Beracah unto this day.
On the fourth day they all came together in the Valley of Blessing, and there they gave blessing to the Lord; for which cause that place has been named the Valley of Blessing to this day.
On the fourth day they gathered in the Valley of Blessing. They gave it this name because this was where they blessed the Lord. It is still called the Valley of Blessing to this day.
And in the fourth day they assembled themselues in the valley of Berachah: for there they blessed the Lord: therefore they called the name of that place, The valley of Berachah vnto this day.
And on the fourth day they have been assembled at the valley of Blessing, for there they blessed Jehovah: therefore they have called the name of that place, 'Valley of Blessing,' unto this day.
On the fourth day, they assembled themselves in Beracah Valley, for there they blessed the LORD. Therefore the name of that place was called “Beracah Valley” to this day.
And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place hath been called, The valley of Berachah, to this day.
And on the fourth day they were assembled in the valley of Blessing: for there they blessed the Lord, and therefore they called that place the valley of Blessing until this day.
The following day they gathered in Beracah Valley and praised Yahweh there. That is why that valley is still called Beracah, which means praise.
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2 Chronicles 20:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וּ/בַ/יּ֣וֹם
הָ/רְבִעִ֗י
נִקְהֲלוּ֙
לְ/עֵ֣מֶק
בְּרָכָ֔ה
כִּי
שָׁ֖ם
בֵּרֲכ֣וּ
אֶת
יְהוָ֑ה
עַל
כֵּ֡ן
קָֽרְא֞וּ
אֶת
שֵׁ֨ם
הַ/מָּק֥וֹם
הַ/ה֛וּא
עֵ֥מֶק
בְּרָכָ֖ה
עַד
הַ/יּֽוֹם
וּ/בַ/יּ֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Conj | Prep | N-ms
הָ/רְבִעִ֗י
rᵉbîyʻîy
H7243
fourth
Art | Adj
נִקְהֲלוּ֙
qâhal
H6950
to gather
V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
לְ/עֵ֣מֶק
ʻêmeq
H6010
valley
Prep | N-ms
בְּרָכָ֔ה
Bᵉrâkâh
H1294
Beracah (Valley)
N-proper
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
שָׁ֖ם
shâm
H8033
there
Adv
בֵּרֲכ֣וּ
bârak
H1288
to bless
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כֵּ֡ן
kên
H3651
right
Part
קָֽרְא֞וּ
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שֵׁ֨ם
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms
הַ/מָּק֥וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
place
Art | N-ms
הַ/ה֛וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Art | Pron
עֵ֥מֶק
ʻêmeq
H6010
valley
N-ms
בְּרָכָ֖ה
Bᵉrâkâh
H1294
Beracah (Valley)
N-proper
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
הַ/יּֽוֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 20:26
וּ/בַ/יּ֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הָ/רְבִעִ֗י
rᵉbîyʻîy
H7243
"fourth"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means fourth, and is used to describe something that is four-sided or divided into four parts, like a square or a quarter.
Definition: 1) fourth 1a) fourth 1b) four square 1c) fourth part Aramaic equivalent: re.vi.ay (רְבִיעִי "fourth" H7244)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: foursquare, fourth (part). See also: Genesis 1:19; 1 Chronicles 8:2; Jeremiah 25:1.
נִקְהֲלוּ֙
qâhal
H6950
"to gather"
V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
To gather people together, often for a special purpose like worship or war, as seen in Exodus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) to assemble, gather 1a) (Niphal) to assemble 1a1) for religious reasons 1a2) for political reasons 1b) (Hiphil) to summon an assembly 1b1) for war, judgment 1b2) for religious purposes Also means: qa.lah (קָלַהּ "to gather" H7035)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: assemble (selves) (together), gather (selves) (together). See also: Exodus 32:1; 2 Samuel 20:14; Jeremiah 26:9.
לְ/עֵ֣מֶק
ʻêmeq
H6010
"valley"
Prep | N-ms
Describes a valley or lowland area, like the Valley of Elah where David fought Goliath.
Definition: valley, vale, lowland, open country
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: dale, vale, valley (often used as a part of proper names). See also H1025 (בֵּית הָעֵמֶק). See also: Genesis 14:3; 2 Samuel 18:18; Psalms 60:8.
בְּרָכָ֔ה
Bᵉrâkâh
H1294
"Beracah (Valley)"
N-proper
Beracah is a valley in Palestine where King Jehoshaphat and his people thanked God for victory over the Moabites. It means 'blessing' and is also the name of an Israelite.
Definition: Berachah = "blessing" a valley in the wilderness near Tekoa where Jehoshaphat and his people assembled to bless Jehovah after the overthrow of the hosts of the Moabites Combined with e.meq (עֵ֫מֶק " Valley" H6010H)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Berachah. See also: 1 Chronicles 12:3; 2 Chronicles 20:26.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
שָׁ֖ם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
בֵּרֲכ֣וּ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
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.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כֵּ֡ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
קָֽרְא֞וּ
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שֵׁ֨ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
הַ/מָּק֥וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
Art | N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
הַ/ה֛וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
עֵ֥מֶק
ʻêmeq
H6010
"valley"
N-ms
Describes a valley or lowland area, like the Valley of Elah where David fought Goliath.
Definition: valley, vale, lowland, open country
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: dale, vale, valley (often used as a part of proper names). See also H1025 (בֵּית הָעֵמֶק). See also: Genesis 14:3; 2 Samuel 18:18; Psalms 60:8.
בְּרָכָ֖ה
Bᵉrâkâh
H1294
"Beracah (Valley)"
N-proper
Beracah is a valley in Palestine where King Jehoshaphat and his people thanked God for victory over the Moabites. It means 'blessing' and is also the name of an Israelite.
Definition: Berachah = "blessing" a valley in the wilderness near Tekoa where Jehoshaphat and his people assembled to bless Jehovah after the overthrow of the hosts of the Moabites Combined with e.meq (עֵ֫מֶק " Valley" H6010H)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Berachah. See also: 1 Chronicles 12:3; 2 Chronicles 20:26.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
הַ/יּֽוֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
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Context — The Joyful Return
24When the men of Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked for the vast army, but there were only corpses lying on the ground; no one had escaped.
25Then Jehoshaphat and his people went to carry off the plunder, and they found on the bodies an abundance of goods and valuables —more than they could carry away. They were gathering the plunder for three days because there was so much.
26On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, where they blessed the LORD. Therefore that place is called the Valley of Beracah to this day.
27Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat at their head, returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had made them rejoice over their enemies. 28So they entered Jerusalem and went into the house of the LORD with harps, lyres, and trumpets.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 17:15 | And Moses built an altar and named it The LORD Is My Banner. |
| 2 | Genesis 32:20 | You are also to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought, “I will appease Esau with the gift that is going before me. After that I can face him, and perhaps he will accept me. ” |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 5:9 | The poles of the ark extended far enough that their ends were visible from in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day. |
| 4 | Luke 1:68 | “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. |
| 5 | Psalms 107:21–22 | Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing. |
| 6 | Isaiah 62:4 | No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride. |
| 7 | Exodus 15:1–19 | Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name. Pharaoh’s chariots and army He has cast into the sea; the finest of his officers are drowned in the Red Sea. The depths have covered them; they sank there like a stone. Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy. You overthrew Your adversaries by Your great majesty. You unleashed Your burning wrath; it consumed them like stubble. At the blast of Your nostrils the waters piled up; like a wall the currents stood firm; the depths congealed in the heart of the sea. The enemy declared, ‘I will pursue, I will overtake. I will divide the spoils; I will gorge myself on them. I will draw my sword; my hand will destroy them.’ But You blew with Your breath, and the sea covered them. They sank like lead in the mighty waters. Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders? You stretched out Your right hand, and the earth swallowed them up. With loving devotion You will lead the people You have redeemed; with Your strength You will guide them to Your holy dwelling. The nations will hear and tremble; anguish will grip the dwellers of Philistia. Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away, and terror and dread will fall on them. By the power of Your arm they will be as still as a stone until Your people pass by, O LORD, until the people You have bought pass by. You will bring them in and plant them on the mountain of Your inheritance— the place, O LORD, You have prepared for Your dwelling, the sanctuary, O Lord, Your hands have established. The LORD will reign forever and ever!” For when Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen went into the sea, the LORD brought the waters of the sea back over them. But the Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground. |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 22:1 | And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. |
| 9 | Psalms 103:1–2 | Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 7:12 | Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” |
2 Chronicles 20:26 Summary
The Valley of Beracah, which means 'valley of blessing', is a place where the people of Judah came together to bless and praise the Lord for the great victory He had given them, as seen in 2 Chronicles 20:26. This event is a reminder that we should always give thanks and praise to God for the blessings and victories He gives us, just like the Psalms instruct us to do in Psalm 100:4-5. We can apply this principle to our own lives by taking time to reflect on the ways that God has blessed and delivered us, and giving thanks and praise to Him, just as the people of Judah did in the Valley of Beracah. By doing so, we can experience the joy and celebration that comes from recognizing God's faithfulness and power in our lives, as seen in 2 Chronicles 20:27-28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Valley of Beracah in 2 Chronicles 20:26?
The Valley of Beracah is a place where the people of Judah assembled to bless the Lord after a great victory, as seen in 2 Chronicles 20:26, and it serves as a reminder of God's deliverance and faithfulness, much like the significance of the wilderness in Exodus 13:18 where God led His people to safety.
Why did the people of Judah assemble in the Valley of Beracah on the fourth day?
The people of Judah assembled in the Valley of Beracah on the fourth day to bless the Lord and give thanks for the victory He had given them, as stated in 2 Chronicles 20:26, which is similar to the gatherings in Deuteronomy 12:5-7 where the Israelites were instructed to gather and give thanks to God.
What does the name 'Valley of Beracah' mean?
The name 'Valley of Beracah' means 'valley of blessing' and it is a reminder of the blessing and praise that the people of Judah gave to the Lord on that day, as seen in 2 Chronicles 20:26, and it reflects the idea of blessing and praise found in Psalm 100:4-5 where we are instructed to enter God's gates with thanksgiving and praise.
How does this event relate to the overall story of 2 Chronicles 20?
The event in 2 Chronicles 20:26 is a culmination of the story of Jehoshaphat's faith and trust in God, as seen in 2 Chronicles 20:1-25, where God delivers Judah from their enemies, and it serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and power, similar to the story of God's deliverance in Exodus 14:13-14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can bless and praise the Lord for the victories He has given me in my life?
- How can I assemble with other believers to give thanks and praise to God, just like the people of Judah did in the Valley of Beracah?
- What are some reminders of God's faithfulness and blessing in my life that I can reflect on and give thanks for, just like the Valley of Beracah served as a reminder for the people of Judah?
- How can I apply the principles of trust and faith found in 2 Chronicles 20:1-25 to my own life and circumstances, and give thanks and praise to God for His deliverance and faithfulness?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 20:26
And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah,.... As it was afterwards called from what they did there, as follows, which was the reason of its name: for there they
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 20:26
And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:26
The valley of Berachah, Heb. of blessing; so called from their solemn blessings and praises given to God in it upon this occasion.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:26
2 Chronicles 20:26 And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day.Ver. 26. And on the fourth day.] Whilst the mercy was yet fresh. We must hasten our praises: no part of the thank offering might be kept until the third day. For there they blessed the Lord.] So did our Edward III after the victory at Poictiers, where he took the French king, A.D. 1356. Polydor Virgil telleth us, that speedy order was taken that eight days together should be spent in giving God the thanks and glory. The like was done by our Richard I when he had beaten the king of France at Givors, A.D. 1195. But especially by our Henry V after his victory at Agincourt. He gave strict orders, saith the chronicler, that no ballad or song should be made or sung, more than of thanksgiving to the Lord alone. That victorious king of Sweden, Gustavus Adolphus, as he prayed much and often, on shipboard, on shore, in the field, in the midst of battle, so he was no less careful to glorify God the giver of victory: as making him not his refuge only, but his recompense also. Therefore the name of the place was called Berachah,] i.e., Blessing: so to perpetuate to posterity the memory of that great mercy.
There are that think this valley is the same with that called the valley of Jehoshaphat, and that there Christ shall sit in judgment. Lib. xix. Hoveden. Daniel. Speed.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:26
(26) Valley of Berachah—i.e., blessing. The place is still called Wady Beraikut, a wide, open valley west of Tekoa, near the road from Hebron to Jerusalem. St. Jerome speaks of a Caphar Barucha, “village of blessing,” in the same neighbourhood. For there . . . unto this day.—A notice after the manner of the ancient historians (Genesis 11:9; Genesis 28:19; Exodus 17:7; 2 Samuel 5:20).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:26
Verse 26. Assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah] "The valley of Benediction;" and so in the latter clause. - Targum.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 20:26
26–30 (no parallel in Kings). The Sequel of the Deliverance 26. valley of Berachah] A wâdi Bereikût south of Tekoa is mentioned by Robinson. It is probable that also the “valley of Jehoshaphat” mentioned by Joel (3. [4. Heb.] 2) is to be identified with the scene of Jehoshaphat’s deliverance.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 20:26
The valley of Berachah - Probably, the Wady Bereikut, which lies at a short distance from Tekoa toward the northwest.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:26
26. The valley of Berachah — That is, the valley of blessing, so called from the blessings and rejoicings of that day. This valley is doubtless to be identified with the modern Wady Bereikut, lying a little west of Tekoa.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 20:26
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Jehovah-Nissi by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of hungering for God and wanting to know who He is. The message is part of a series of eight or nine messages. The speaker enc |
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(Names of Jehovah) 3. Jehovah Nissi by Roy Hession | Roy Hession explores the name Jehovah Nissi, emphasizing that God is our banner and source of victory in spiritual battles. He recounts the story of Israel's battle against Amalek, |
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(Names of Jehovah) 2. Jehovah Jireh by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of Jehovah Jerry, which means the Lord will provide. He emphasizes the importance of foreseeing needs and taking action to provid |
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The Name of Jehovah by Chuck Smith | This sermon focuses on the significance of the name Jehovah as a strong tower where the righteous can find safety and refuge. It delves into various compound names of Jehovah found |
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The Name of the Lord by Brian Brodersen | This sermon delves into the progressive revelation of God's name throughout the Old Testament, culminating in the person of Jesus Christ. Each revelation of God's name signifies a |
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Ecclesiastes 7:1 by Conrad Murrell | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Gideon and Jacob from the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of fearing the Lord and recognizing His holiness before experienci |
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The Feasts and the Names by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the significance of the seven yearly feasts commanded by the Lord to His people Israel, which not only held historical and worship importance |