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2 Chronicles 20:28 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" They came to Jerusalem with stringed instruments, harps, and trumpets to the LORD’s house. "
2 Chronicles 20:28
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26 On the fourth day, they assembled themselves in Beracah Valley, for there they blessed the LORD. Therefore the name of that place was called “Beracah Valley” to this day.
27 Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat in front of them, to go again to Jerusalem with joy; for the LORD had made them to rejoice over their enemies.
28 They came to Jerusalem with stringed instruments, harps, and trumpets to the LORD’s house.
29 The fear of God was on all the kingdoms of the countries when they heard that the LORD fought against the enemies of Israel.
30 So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet, for his God gave him rest all around.
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2 Chronicles 20:1
"After this, the children of Moab, the children of Ammon, and with them some of the Meunites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle."
2 Chronicles 20:2
"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)."
2 Chronicles 20:3
"Jehoshaphat was alarmed, and set himself to seek the LORD. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah."
2 Chronicles 20:4
"Judah gathered themselves together to seek help from the LORD. They came out of all the cities of Judah to seek the LORD."
2 Chronicles 20:5
"Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the LORD’s house, before the new court;"
2 Chronicles 20:6
"and he said, “LORD, 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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