Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the LORD, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. New Living Translation Jehoshaphat was terrified by this news and begged the LORD for guidance. He also ordered everyone in Judah to begin fasting. English Standard Version Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. Berean Standard Bible Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. King James Bible And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. New King James Version And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. New American Standard Bible Jehoshaphat was afraid and turned his attention to seek the LORD; and he proclaimed a period of fasting throughout Judah. NASB 1995 Jehoshaphat was afraid and turned his attention to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. NASB 1977 And Jehoshaphat was afraid and turned his attention to seek the LORD; and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. Legacy Standard Bible And Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face to seek Yahweh, and called for a fast throughout all Judah. Amplified Bible Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set himself [determinedly, as his vital need] to seek the LORD; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. Christian Standard Bible Jehoshaphat was afraid, and he resolved to seek the LORD. Then he proclaimed a fast for all Judah, Holman Christian Standard Bible Jehoshaphat was afraid, and he resolved to seek the LORD. Then he proclaimed a fast for all Judah, American Standard Version And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek unto Jehovah; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. Contemporary English Version Jehoshaphat was afraid, so he asked the LORD what to do. He then told the people of Judah to go without eating to show their sorrow. English Revised Version And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek unto the LORD; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. GOD'S WORD® Translation Frightened, Jehoshaphat decided to ask for the LORD's help. He announced a fast throughout Judah. Good News Translation Jehoshaphat was frightened and prayed to the LORD for guidance. Then he gave orders for a fast to be observed throughout the country. International Standard Version In mounting fear, Jehoshaphat devoted himself to seek the LORD. He proclaimed a period of fasting throughout all of the territory of Judah, Majority Standard Bible Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. NET Bible Jehoshaphat was afraid, so he decided to seek the LORD's advice. He decreed that all Judah should observe a fast. New Heart English Bible Jehoshaphat was alarmed, and set himself to seek to the LORD. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. Webster's Bible Translation And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. World English Bible Jehoshaphat was alarmed, and set himself to seek to Yahweh. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jehoshaphat fears, and sets his face to seek for YHWH, and proclaims a fast over all Judah; Young's Literal Translation And Jehoshaphat feareth, and setteth his face to seek to Jehovah, and proclaimeth a fast over all Judah; Smith's Literal Translation And Jehoshaphat will fear, and he will give his face to seek to Jehovah, and he will call a fast for all Judah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Josaphat being seized with fear betook himself wholly to pray to the Lord, and he proclaimed a fast for all Juda. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Jehoshaphat, being terrified with fear, gave himself entirely to petitioning the Lord, and he proclaimed a fast for all of Judah. New American Bible Frightened, Jehoshaphat resolved to consult the LORD. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. New Revised Standard Version Jehoshaphat was afraid; he set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Jehoshaphat feared, and he raised up his face to pray before the LORD and proclaimed a fast for all the inhabitants of Judah. And he said to them, Gather yourselves together and come let us beseech the LORD our God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he was afraid, and Yehoshaphat lifted his face to pray before LORD JEHOVAH, and he decreed fasting on all the house of Yehuda and said to them: “Be courageous, and come, we will beg before LORD JEHOVAH our God!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek unto the LORD; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Josaphat was alarmed, and set his face to seek the Lord earnestly, and he proclaimed a fast in all Juda. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehoshaphat Invaded by Moab…2Then some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the Sea; they are already in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, En-gedi). 3Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. 4So the people of Judah gathered to seek the LORD, and indeed, they came from all the cities of Judah to seek Him.… Cross References Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Psalm 46:1-2 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Psalm 91:15 When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Treasury of Scripture And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. feared Genesis 32:7-11,24-28 Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands; … Psalm 56:3,4 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee… Isaiah 37:3-6 And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and of blasphemy: for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth… himself [heb] his face 2 Chronicles 11:16 And after them out of all the tribes of Israel such as set their hearts to seek the LORD God of Israel came to Jerusalem, to sacrifice unto the LORD God of their fathers. 2 Chronicles 19:3 Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God. proclaimed Judges 20:26 Then all the children of Israel, and all the people, went up, and came unto the house of God, and wept, and sat there before the LORD, and fasted that day until even, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. 1 Samuel 7:6 And they gathered together to Mizpeh, and drew water, and poured it out before the LORD, and fasted on that day, and said there, We have sinned against the LORD. And Samuel judged the children of Israel in Mizpeh. Ezra 8:21-23 Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance… Jump to Previous Afraid Alarmed Attention Directions Face Fast Fear Feared Feareth Food Inquire Jehoshaphat Jehosh'aphat Judah Orders Proclaimed Proclaimeth Resolved Seek Throughout TurnedJump to Next Afraid Alarmed Attention Directions Face Fast Fear Feared Feareth Food Inquire Jehoshaphat Jehosh'aphat Judah Orders Proclaimed Proclaimeth Resolved Seek Throughout Turned2 Chronicles 20 1. Jehoshaphat, invaded by Moab, proclaims a fast5. His prayer 14. The prophecy of Jahaziel 20. Jehoshaphat exhorts the people, and sets singers to praise the Lord 22. The great overthrow of his enemies 26. The people, having blessed God at Berachah, return in triumph 31. Jehoshaphat's reign 35. His convoy of ships, according to the prophecy of Eliezer, unhappily perishes. Jehoshaphat was alarmed The Hebrew root for "alarmed" is "yare," which conveys a sense of fear or dread. Jehoshaphat's alarm is not merely a reaction to the impending threat but a recognition of his own limitations and the need for divine intervention. Historically, Jehoshaphat was a king who sought to follow the ways of the LORD, and his alarm reflects a righteous concern for his people and kingdom. This moment of fear becomes a catalyst for seeking God, demonstrating that even leaders must rely on divine strength. set his face to seek the LORD And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah To seek the Lord.--The Hebrew construction is that of 2Chronicles 15:13 (le is here a sign of the accusative). Proclaimed a fast.--An act of national self-humiliation, implying an admission of guilt, and intended to evoke the Divine pity and succour. (Comp. Judges 20:26; Joel 2:12-17; 1Samuel 7:6; Ezra 8:21.) . . . Verse 3. - Proclaimed a fast. This is the first recorded occasion of a general fast by royal proclamation, and of individual fasting it is remarkable that there is no record before the time and the act of Moses (as e.g. Exodus 34:28); after which, for individual fasting, come occasions like those of David (2 Samuel 12:16) and Elijah (1 Kings 19:8); for general fasting, occasions like those of Joshua 7:6; Judges 20:26; 1 Samuel 7:6; and for partial fasting, by semi-royal authority, that "proclaimed" by Jezebel (1 Kings 21:9, 12).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Jehoshaphatיְהוֹשָׁפָ֛ט (yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3092: Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites was alarmed וַיִּרָ֕א (way·yi·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten and set וַיִּתֵּ֧ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set his face פָּנָ֖יו (pā·nāw) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face to seek לִדְר֣וֹשׁ (liḏ·rō·wōš) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship the LORD. לַיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel And he proclaimed וַיִּקְרָא־ (way·yiq·rā-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read a fast צ֖וֹם (ṣō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6685: Fasting, a fast throughout עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Judah. יְהוּדָֽה׃ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Links 2 Chronicles 20:3 NIV2 Chronicles 20:3 NLT 2 Chronicles 20:3 ESV 2 Chronicles 20:3 NASB 2 Chronicles 20:3 KJV 2 Chronicles 20:3 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 20:3 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 20:3 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 20:3 French Bible 2 Chronicles 20:3 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 20:3 Jehoshaphat feared and set himself to seek (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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