2 Chronicles 20:3 web — Jehoshaphat was alarmed, and set himself to seek to Yahweh. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.

World English Bible

"Jehoshaphat was alarmed, and set himself to seek to Yahweh. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah."

— 2 Chronicles 20:3, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 20 — Context

1

It happened after this, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them some of the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle.

2

Then some came who told Jehoshaphat, saying, "A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea from Syria. Behold, they are in Hazazon Tamar" (that is, En Gedi).

3

Jehoshaphat was alarmed, and set himself to seek to Yahweh. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.

4

Judah gathered themselves together, to seek help from Yahweh. They came out of all the cities of Judah to seek Yahweh.

5

Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of Yahweh, before the new court;

6

and he said, "Yahweh, the God of our fathers, aren't you God in heaven? Aren't you ruler over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in your hand, so that no one is able to withstand you.

2 Chronicles 20:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 20:3 say?
2 Chronicles 20:3 in the World English Bible reads: “Jehoshaphat was alarmed, and set himself to seek to Yahweh. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 20:3 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 20:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 20, verse 3.
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 20:3.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 20:3 in?
2 Chronicles 20:3 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 20:3?
2 Chronicles 20:3 reads (WEB): “Jehoshaphat was alarmed, and set himself to seek to Yahweh. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.” 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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