1 After this, the Moabitesand Ammoniteswith some of the Meunites20:1 Some Septuagint manuscripts; Hebrew Ammonitescame to wage war against Jehoshaphat.
2 Some people came and told Jehoshaphat, "A vast army is coming against you from Edom,20:2 One Hebrew manuscript; most Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint and Vulgate Aramfrom the other side of the Dead Sea. It is already in Hazezon Tamar" (that is, En Gedi). 3 Alarmed, Jehoshaphatresolved to inquire of the Lord, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. 4 The people of Judah came together to seek help from the Lord; indeed, they came from every town in Judah to seek him.
5 Then Jehoshaphatstood up in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalemat the temple of the Lordin the front of the new courtyard 6 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. 7 Our God, did you not drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abrahamyour friend? 8 They have lived in it and have built in it a sanctuary for your Name, saying, 9 ‘If calamity comes upon us, whether the sword of judgment, or plague or famine, we will stand in your presence before this temple that bears your Name and will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us.’
10 "But now here are men from Ammon, Moaband Mount Seir, whose territory you would not allow Israel to invade when they came from Egypt; so they turned away from them and did not destroy them. 11 See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of the possession you gave us as an inheritance. 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."
13 All the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, stood there before the Lord.
14 Then the Spirit of the Lordcame on Jahazielson of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite and descendant of Asaph, as he stood in the assembly.
15 He said: "Listen, King Jehoshaphatand all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lordsays to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. 16 Tomorrow march down against them. They will be climbing up by the Pass of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the gorge in the Desert of Jeruel. 17 You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lordwill give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lordwill be with you.’ "
18 Jehoshaphatbowed down with his face to the ground, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalemfell down in worship before the Lord. 19 Then some Levites from the Kohathites and Korahites stood up and praised the Lord, the God of Israel, with a very loud voice.
20 Early in the morning they left for the Desert of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphatstood and said, "Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the Lordyour God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful." 21 After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lordand to praise him for the splendor of his20:21 Or him with the splendor ofholiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying:
"Give thanks to the Lord,
for his love endures forever."
22 As they began to sing and praise, the Lordset ambushes against the men of Ammonand Moaband Mount Seirwho were invading Judah, and they were defeated. 23 The Ammonitesand Moabitesrose up against the men from Mount Seirto destroy and annihilate them. After they finished slaughtering the men from Seir, they helped to destroy one another.
24 When the men of Judah came to the place that overlooks the desert and looked toward the vast army, they saw only dead bodies lying on the ground; no one had escaped. 25 So Jehoshaphatand his men went to carry off their plunder, and they found among them a great amount of equipment and clothing20:25 Some Hebrew manuscripts and Vulgate; most Hebrew manuscripts corpsesand also articles of value—more than they could take away. There was so much plunder that it took three days to collect it. 26 On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Berakah, where they praised the Lord. This is why it is called the Valley of Berakah20:26 Berakah means praise.to this day.
27 Then, led by Jehoshaphat, all the men of Judah and Jerusalemreturned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the Lordhad given them cause to rejoice over their enemies. 28 They entered Jerusalemand went to the temple of the Lordwith harps and lyres and trumpets.
29 The fear of God came on all the surrounding kingdoms when they heard how the Lordhad fought against the enemies of Israel. 30 And the kingdom of Jehoshaphatwas at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.
The End of Jehoshaphat’s Reign
31 So Jehoshaphatreigned over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he became king of Judah, and he reigned in Jerusalemtwenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubahdaughter of Shilhi. 32 He followed the ways of his father Asaand did not stray from them; he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. 33 The high places, however, were not removed, and the people still had not set their hearts on the God of their ancestors.
34 The other events of Jehoshaphat’s reign, from beginning to end, are written in the annals of Jehuson of Hanani, which are recorded in the book of the kings of Israel.
35 Later, Jehoshaphatking of Judah made an alliance with Ahaziahking of Israel, whose ways were wicked. 36 He agreed with him to construct a fleet of trading ships.20:36 Hebrew of ships that could go to TarshishAfter these were built at Ezion Geber, 37 Eliezerson of Dodavahuof Mareshahprophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, "Because you have made an alliance with Ahaziah, the Lordwill destroy what you have made." The ships were wrecked and were not able to set sail to trade.20:37 Hebrew sail for Tarshish
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Moab is a land ruled by kings, such as Eglon and Balak, where David asked the king to shelter his parents; fire and punishment are proclaimed against it (Amos 2:2).
Ammon is the land of the Ammonites, descendants of Ben-Ammi, with Rabbah as its capital. The Ammonites fought against Israel in the days of Jephthah, and Joab laid waste their land while David remained in Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 20:1).
Jehoshaphat, son of Asa and king of Judah, sought the Lord, had the law taught in the cities, and, facing Moab and Ammon, prayed and saw the Lord deliver Judah (2 Chronicles 20:3).
Jehoshaphat, son of Asa and king of Judah, sought the Lord, had the law taught in the cities, and, facing Moab and Ammon, prayed and saw the Lord deliver Judah (2 Chronicles 20:3).
Edom is the land of Seir, where Jacob’s brother Esau lived. The king of Edom refused Israel passage through his land, and Edom rebelled against Judah (2 Kings 8:22).
The Salt Sea is the Sea of the Arabah, into which the Jordan flows; when the people crossed the river opposite Jericho, the waters flowing down to the sea were completely cut off (Joshua 3:16).
31,50° N, 35,50° L
Citado em 21 versículosTb.: Dead Sea, Sea of the Arabah
Engedi is the place in whose strongholds David went to live, and Saul was told David was in the wilderness of Engedi; it was one of the six towns of Judah in the wilderness, with their villages (1 Samuel 23:29).
Jehoshaphat, son of Asa and king of Judah, sought the Lord, had the law taught in the cities, and, facing Moab and Ammon, prayed and saw the Lord deliver Judah (2 Chronicles 20:3).
Jehoshaphat, son of Asa and king of Judah, sought the Lord, had the law taught in the cities, and, facing Moab and Ammon, prayed and saw the Lord deliver Judah (2 Chronicles 20:3).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Abraham, called by God, left his country for Canaan, received the promise that he would be the father of many nations, and fathered Isaac, the son of promise (Genesis 12:1).
Ammon is the land of the Ammonites, descendants of Ben-Ammi, with Rabbah as its capital. The Ammonites fought against Israel in the days of Jephthah, and Joab laid waste their land while David remained in Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 20:1).
Moab is a land ruled by kings, such as Eglon and Balak, where David asked the king to shelter his parents; fire and punishment are proclaimed against it (Amos 2:2).
Mount Seir is the mountain that the Lord gave as an inheritance to Esau; the descendants of Esau drove out the Horites from there and settled in their place (Deuteronomy 2:12).
Egypt is the land where Abram went down because of famine and where Jacob and his sons went. Because Pharaoh refused to let Israel go, the Lord killed all the firstborn there (Exodus 13:15).
Jehoshaphat, son of Asa and king of Judah, sought the Lord, had the law taught in the cities, and, facing Moab and Ammon, prayed and saw the Lord deliver Judah (2 Chronicles 20:3).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Jehoshaphat, son of Asa and king of Judah, sought the Lord, had the law taught in the cities, and, facing Moab and Ammon, prayed and saw the Lord deliver Judah (2 Chronicles 20:3).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Tekoa is the town where Amos raised sheep and from where Joab sent for a wise woman to speak to the king; the men of Tekoa repaired a section from the great projecting tower to the wall of Ophel (Amos 1:1).
Jehoshaphat, son of Asa and king of Judah, sought the Lord, had the law taught in the cities, and, facing Moab and Ammon, prayed and saw the Lord deliver Judah (2 Chronicles 20:3).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Ammon is the land of the Ammonites, descendants of Ben-Ammi, with Rabbah as its capital. The Ammonites fought against Israel in the days of Jephthah, and Joab laid waste their land while David remained in Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 20:1).
Moab is a land ruled by kings, such as Eglon and Balak, where David asked the king to shelter his parents; fire and punishment are proclaimed against it (Amos 2:2).
Mount Seir is the mountain that the Lord gave as an inheritance to Esau; the descendants of Esau drove out the Horites from there and settled in their place (Deuteronomy 2:12).
Ammon is the land of the Ammonites, descendants of Ben-Ammi, with Rabbah as its capital. The Ammonites fought against Israel in the days of Jephthah, and Joab laid waste their land while David remained in Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 20:1).
Moab is a land ruled by kings, such as Eglon and Balak, where David asked the king to shelter his parents; fire and punishment are proclaimed against it (Amos 2:2).
Mount Seir is the mountain that the Lord gave as an inheritance to Esau; the descendants of Esau drove out the Horites from there and settled in their place (Deuteronomy 2:12).
Mount Seir is the mountain that the Lord gave as an inheritance to Esau; the descendants of Esau drove out the Horites from there and settled in their place (Deuteronomy 2:12).
Jehoshaphat, son of Asa and king of Judah, sought the Lord, had the law taught in the cities, and, facing Moab and Ammon, prayed and saw the Lord deliver Judah (2 Chronicles 20:3).
Jehoshaphat, son of Asa and king of Judah, sought the Lord, had the law taught in the cities, and, facing Moab and Ammon, prayed and saw the Lord deliver Judah (2 Chronicles 20:3).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Jehoshaphat, son of Asa and king of Judah, sought the Lord, had the law taught in the cities, and, facing Moab and Ammon, prayed and saw the Lord deliver Judah (2 Chronicles 20:3).
Jehoshaphat, son of Asa and king of Judah, sought the Lord, had the law taught in the cities, and, facing Moab and Ammon, prayed and saw the Lord deliver Judah (2 Chronicles 20:3).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Asa was king of Judah, the son and successor of Abijah. He removed Maacah from being queen mother because she had made an abominable image for the goddess Asherah, and Asa cut down the image and burned it (1 Kings 15:13).
Jehoshaphat, son of Asa and king of Judah, sought the Lord, had the law taught in the cities, and, facing Moab and Ammon, prayed and saw the Lord deliver Judah (2 Chronicles 20:3).
Jehoshaphat, son of Asa and king of Judah, sought the Lord, had the law taught in the cities, and, facing Moab and Ammon, prayed and saw the Lord deliver Judah (2 Chronicles 20:3).
Ezion-geber is the place where Solomon built ships, near Elath in Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea; there Jehoshaphat’s ships were also wrecked (1 Kings 9:26).
Mareshah is the city to which Zerah the Cushite came with an army of a million men and three hundred chariots, and Asa faced him in the Valley of Zephathah near it (2 Chronicles 14:10).
Jehoshaphat, son of Asa and king of Judah, sought the Lord, had the law taught in the cities, and, facing Moab and Ammon, prayed and saw the Lord deliver Judah (2 Chronicles 20:3).