2 Chronicles 20:4 net — The people of Judah assembled to ask for the LORD’s help; they came from all the cities of Judah to ask for the LORD’s…

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"The people of Judah assembled to ask for the LORD’s help; they came from all the cities of Judah to ask for the LORD’s help."

— 2 Chronicles 20:4, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 20 — Context

1

The Lord Gives Jehoshaphat Military Success Later the Moabites and Ammonites, along with some of the Meunites, attacked Jehoshaphat.

2

Messengers arrived and reported to Jehoshaphat,“A huge army is attacking you from the other side of the Dead Sea, from the direction of Edom. Look, they are in Hazezon Tamar(that is, En Gedi).”

3

Jehoshaphat was afraid, so he decided to seek the LORD’s advice. He decreed that all Judah should observe a fast.

4

The people of Judah assembled to ask for the LORD’s help; they came from all the cities of Judah to ask for the LORD’s help.

5

Jehoshaphat stood before the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem at the LORD’s temple, in front of the new courtyard.

6

He prayed:“O LORD God of our ancestors, you are the God who lives in heaven and rules over all the kingdoms of the nations. You possess strength and power; no one can stand against you.

7

Our God, you drove out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel and gave it as a permanent possession to the descendants of your friend Abraham.

2 Chronicles 20:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 20:4 say?
2 Chronicles 20:4 in the NET Bible reads: “The people of Judah assembled to ask for the LORD’s help; they came from all the cities of Judah to ask for the LORD’s help.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 20:4 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 20:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 20, verse 4.
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 20:4.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 20:4 in?
2 Chronicles 20:4 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 20:4?
2 Chronicles 20:4 reads (NET): “The people of Judah assembled to ask for the LORD’s help; they came from all the cities of Judah to ask for the LORD’s help.” 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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