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2 Chronicles 20:3

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Chronicles 20:3

Verse 3 of 37

Scripture focus

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

2 Chronicles 20:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:3

Theological / Devotional

Jehoshaphat feared. It is not wrong to fear when face to face with danger, but it is wrong to succumb to fear. Strong and courageous men are often afraid, but in spite of their fears they go forward to do resolute deeds.

Seek the Lord. Jehoshaphat had for years been building up the strength of his nation by equipping armies and fortifying cities (ch. 17:12-19). But at this time of crisis he placed his trust, not in men, but in God.

Proclaimed a fast. Compare Judges 20:26; 1 Sam. 7:6; Ezra 8:21; Joel 2:12-14; Jonah 3:5-9.

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