2 Chronicles 20:27 bbe — Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem went back, with Jehoshaphat at their head, coming back to Jerusalem with joy; f…

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"Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem went back, with Jehoshaphat at their head, coming back to Jerusalem with joy; for the Lord had made them glad over their haters."

— 2 Chronicles 20:27, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 20 — Context

24

And Judah came to the watchtower of the waste land, and looking in the direction of the army, they saw only dead bodies stretched on the earth; no living man was to be seen.

25

And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take their goods from them, they saw beasts in great numbers, and wealth and clothing and things of value, more than they were able to take away; all this they took for themselves, and they were three days getting it away, there was so much.

26

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.

27

Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem went back, with Jehoshaphat at their head, coming back to Jerusalem with joy; for the Lord had made them glad over their haters.

28

So they came to Jerusalem with corded instruments and wind-instruments into the house of the Lord.

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And the fear of God came on all the kingdoms of the lands, when they had news of how the Lord made war on those who came against Israel.

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So the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was quiet, for the Lord gave him rest on every side.

2 Chronicles 20:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 20:27 say?
2 Chronicles 20:27 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem went back, with Jehoshaphat at their head, coming back to Jerusalem with joy; for the Lord had made them glad over their haters.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 20:27 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 20:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 20, verse 27.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 20:27.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 20:27 in?
2 Chronicles 20:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 20:27?
2 Chronicles 20:27 reads (BBE): “Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem went back, with Jehoshaphat at their head, coming back to Jerusalem with joy; for the Lord had made them glad over their haters.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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