2 Chronicles 20:18

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Jehoshaphat bowed down with his face to the ground, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down in worship before the LORD.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshiping the LORD.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Jehoshaphat{H3092} bowed{H6915} his head with his face{H639} to the ground;{H776} and all Judah{H3063} and the inhabitants{H3427} of Jerusalem{H3389} fell{H5307} down before{H6440} Jehovah,{H3068} worshipping{H7812} Jehovah.{H3068}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Jehoshaphat{H3092} bowed{H6915}{(H8799)} his head with his face{H639} to the ground{H776}: and all Judah{H3063} and the inhabitants{H3427}{(H8802)} of Jerusalem{H3389} fell{H5307}{(H8804)} before{H6440} the LORD{H3068}, worshipping{H7812}{(H8692)} the LORD{H3068}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    The Iosaphat bowed him selfe wt his face to the earth, & all Iuda, & the inhabiters of Ierusalem fell before the LORDE, & worshipped the LORDE.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Then Iehoshaphat bowed downe with his face to the earth, and all Iudah and the inhabitants of Ierusalem fell downe before the Lord, worshipping the Lord.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And Iehosaphat bowed his face to the earth, and all Iuda and the inhabiters of Hierusalem fel before the Lord, worshipping the Lorde.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with [his] face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground; and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before Yahweh, worshipping Yahweh.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And Jehoshaphat boweth -- face to the earth -- and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem have fallen before Jehovah, to bow themselves to Jehovah.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground; and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before Jehovah, worshipping Jehovah.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground; and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before Jehovah, worshipping Jehovah.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Then Jehoshaphat went down with his face to the earth, and all Judah and the people of Jerusalem gave worship to the Lord, falling down before him.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground; and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before Yahweh, worshipping Yahweh.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Jehoshaphat bowed down with his face toward the ground, and all the people of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem fell down before the LORD and worshiped him.

Referenced Verses

  • Exod 4:31 : 31 The people believed, and when they heard that the LORD had taken notice of the Israelites and had seen their suffering, they bowed down and worshiped.
  • 2 Chr 7:3 : 3 When all the Israelites saw the fire come down and the glory of the LORD on the temple, they bowed down with their faces to the ground on the pavement and worshiped, giving thanks to the LORD, saying, "He is good; His love endures forever."
  • Job 1:20 : 20 At this, Job got up, tore his robe, shaved his head, and fell to the ground in worship.
  • Ps 95:6 : 6 Come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker.
  • Gen 24:26 : 26 Then the man bowed down and worshiped the Lord.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 2 Chr 20:3-6
    4 verses
    77%

    3 Jehoshaphat was afraid, so he resolved to seek the LORD. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.

    4 The people of Judah gathered together to seek help from the LORD; indeed, they came from every town in Judah to seek Him.

    5 Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem in the house of the LORD before the new courtyard.

    6 He said: 'LORD, the God of our ancestors, are you not the God in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. In your hand are power and might, and no one can withstand you.'

  • 2 Chr 17:10
    76%

    10 The fear of the LORD came upon all the kingdoms surrounding Judah, so they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.

  • 2 Chr 29:29-30
    2 verses
    76%

    29 When the offering was finished, the king and all who were present with him knelt down and worshiped.

    30 King Hezekiah and the officials commanded the Levites to praise the LORD with the words of David and Asaph the seer. They sang praises with joy and bowed down in worship.

  • 1 Chr 29:20
    76%

    20 Then David said to the whole assembly, 'Praise the LORD your God.' So the entire assembly praised the LORD, the God of their fathers; they bowed down and prostrated themselves before the LORD and the king.

  • Gen 24:26
    75%

    26 Then the man bowed down and worshiped the Lord.

  • Job 1:20
    75%

    20 At this, Job got up, tore his robe, shaved his head, and fell to the ground in worship.

  • 2 Chr 20:15-17
    3 verses
    75%

    15 He said: 'Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.'

    16 Tomorrow march down against them. They will be climbing up by the Pass of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the gorge in the desert of Jeruel.

    17 You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you.'

  • 2 Chr 20:13
    75%

    13 All the men of Judah, with their wives, children, and little ones, stood there before the LORD.

  • 2 Chr 20:19-20
    2 verses
    74%

    19 Then some Levites from the Kohathites and Korahites stood up and praised the LORD, the God of Israel, with a very loud voice.

    20 Early in the morning they left for the Desert of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, 'Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the LORD your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful.'

  • 1 Kgs 18:39
    74%

    39 When all the people saw it, they fell facedown and said, "The LORD, He is God! The LORD, He is God!"

  • Neh 8:6
    73%

    6 Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and all the people responded, 'Amen, Amen,' lifting up their hands. Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground.

  • 2 Sam 24:20
    73%

    20 When Araunah saw the king and his officials coming toward him, he went out and bowed down before the king with his face to the ground.

  • 1 Chr 21:21
    73%

    21 As David came to Ornan, Ornan looked and saw David. He went out from the threshing floor and bowed down before David with his face to the ground.

  • 2 Chr 20:26-29
    4 verses
    72%

    26 On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Berakah, where they praised the LORD. That is why it is called the Valley of Berakah to this day.

    27 Then, led by Jehoshaphat, all the men of Judah and Jerusalem returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had given them cause to rejoice over their enemies.

    28 They entered Jerusalem and went to the temple of the LORD with harps, lyres, and trumpets.

    29 The fear of God came on all the surrounding kingdoms when they heard how the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.

  • 2 Chr 7:3-4
    2 verses
    72%

    3 When all the Israelites saw the fire come down and the glory of the LORD on the temple, they bowed down with their faces to the ground on the pavement and worshiped, giving thanks to the LORD, saying, "He is good; His love endures forever."

    4 Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD.

  • Exod 34:8
    72%

    8 Moses quickly bowed to the ground and worshiped.

  • 2 Chr 24:17
    72%

    17 After the death of Jehoiada, the officials of Judah came and bowed before the king, and the king listened to their advice.

  • 2 Chr 17:3-6
    4 verses
    71%

    3 The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the early ways of his ancestor David and did not seek after the Baals.

    4 Instead, he sought the God of his father and obeyed His commands rather than following the practices of Israel.

    5 The LORD established the kingdom under his control, and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, so he had great riches and honor.

    6 His heart was encouraged in the ways of the LORD, and moreover, he removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.

  • 2 Chr 18:31
    71%

    31 When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they thought, 'This is the king of Israel!' So they turned to attack him. But Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him; God diverted them away from him.

  • Josh 7:6
    71%

    6 Then Joshua tore his clothes and fell face down to the ground before the ark of the Lord, remaining there until evening. The elders of Israel did the same and put dust on their heads.

  • Gen 24:52
    71%

    52 When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the Lord.

  • Gen 44:14
    71%

    14 Judah and his brothers arrived at Joseph's house while he was still there, and they fell to the ground before him.

  • Ps 96:9
    71%

    9 Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.

  • Dan 2:46
    71%

    46 Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and commanded that an offering and incense be presented to him.

  • Rev 11:16
    70%

    16 The twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God,

  • 1 Kgs 22:32
    70%

    32 When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they thought, 'Surely this is the king of Israel.' So they turned to attack him. But Jehoshaphat cried out for help.

  • 2 Chr 13:18
    70%

    18 So the Israelites were humbled at that time, and the men of Judah were victorious because they relied on the LORD, the God of their ancestors.

  • Rev 19:4
    69%

    4 The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying, 'Amen. Hallelujah!'

  • 2 Chr 19:1
    69%

    1 Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, returned safely to his palace in Jerusalem.

  • 2 Chr 19:4
    69%

    4 Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, but he also went out among the people, from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim, and turned them back to the LORD, the God of their ancestors.

  • 2 Chr 18:4
    69%

    4 But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, 'Please, first seek the word of the LORD today.'

  • Num 14:5
    69%

    5 Then Moses and Aaron fell facedown before the entire assembly of the Israelite community.

  • 2 Sam 14:4
    69%

    4 When the woman from Tekoa came to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, prostrated herself, and said, "Help, O king!"