2 Chronicles 20:5 kjva — And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the new court,

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the new court,"

— 2 Chronicles 20:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Chronicles 20 — Context

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Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the sea on this side Syria; and, behold, they be in Hazazon–tamar, which is En–gedi.

3

And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.

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And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the Lord: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord.

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And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the new court,

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And said, O Lord God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?

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Art not thou our God, who didst drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever?

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And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying,

2 Chronicles 20:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 20:5 say?
2 Chronicles 20:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the new court,”
Where is 2 Chronicles 20:5 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 20:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 20, verse 5.
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 20:5.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 20:5 in?
2 Chronicles 20:5 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 20:5?
2 Chronicles 20:5 reads (KJVA): “And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the new court,” 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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