2 Chronicles 20:7 web — Didn't you, our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel, and give it to the seed of Abrah…

World English Bible

"Didn't you, our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel, and give it to the seed of Abraham your friend forever?"

— 2 Chronicles 20:7, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 20 — Context

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

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

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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.

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Didn't you, our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel, and give it to the seed of Abraham your friend forever?

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They lived in it, and have built you a sanctuary in it for your name, saying,

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'If evil comes on us--the sword, judgment, pestilence, or famine--we will stand before this house, and before you, (for your name is in this house), and cry to you in our affliction, and you will hear and save.'

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Now, behold, the children of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir, whom you would not let Israel invade, when they came out of the land of Egypt, but they turned aside from them, and didn't destroy them;

2 Chronicles 20:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 20:7 say?
2 Chronicles 20:7 in the World English Bible reads: “Didn't you, our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel, and give it to the seed of Abraham your friend forever?”
Where is 2 Chronicles 20:7 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 20:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 20, verse 7.
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 20:7.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 20:7 in?
2 Chronicles 20:7 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 20:7?
2 Chronicles 20:7 reads (WEB): “Didn't you, our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel, and give it to the seed of Abraham your friend forever?” 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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