2 Chronicles 20:4

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the LORD: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And Judah gathered together to seek help from the LORD: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the LORD: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Judah{H3063} gathered themselves together,{H6908} to seek{H1245} [help] of Jehovah:{H3068} even out of all the cities{H5892} of Judah{H3063} they came{H935} to seek{H1245} Jehovah.{H3068}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Judah{H3063} gathered themselves together{H6908}{(H8735)}, to ask{H1245}{(H8763)} help of the LORD{H3068}: even out of all the cities{H5892} of Judah{H3063} they came{H935}{(H8804)} to seek{H1245}{(H8763)} the LORD{H3068}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And Iuda came together to seke the LORDE. And out of all ye cities of Iuda came they to seke the LORDE.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And Iudah gathered them selues together to aske counsel of the Lord: they came euen out of all the cities of Iudah to inquire of the Lord,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And they that were in Iuda gathered the selues together to aske counsel of the Lord: And they came out of al the cities of Iuda, to make intercession to ye lord.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask [help] of the LORD: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Judah gathered themselves together, to seek [help] of Yahweh: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek Yahweh.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and Judah is gathered to inquire of Jehovah; also, from all the cities of Judah they have come in to seek Jehovah.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Judah gathered themselves together, to seek `help' of Jehovah: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek Jehovah.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Judah gathered themselves together, to seek [help] of Jehovah: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek Jehovah.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And Judah came together to make prayer for help from the Lord; from every town of Judah they came to give worship to the Lord.

  • World English Bible (2000)

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

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The people of Judah assembled to ask for the LORD’s help; they came from all the cities of Judah to ask for the LORD’s help.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Chr 19:5 : 5 He appointed judges throughout the land, in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city.
  • Ps 34:5-6 : 5 I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. 6 They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces were not ashamed.
  • Ps 50:15 : 15 Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will glorify me.
  • Ps 60:10-12 : 10 Moab is my washbasin; upon Edom I cast my sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph. 11 Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom? 12 Is it not you, O God, who have rejected us and who do not go out with our armies?
  • Ps 69:35 : 35 Let the heavens and the earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves in them.

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
    82%

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

  • 2 Chr 20:5
    76%

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

  • 2 Chr 20:15-18
    4 verses
    76%

    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.'

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

  • 2 Chr 20:12-13
    2 verses
    73%

    12 Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.

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

  • 2 Chr 14:4
    73%

    4 He also removed the high places and the incense altars from all the cities of Judah, and the kingdom was at peace under him.

  • Judg 20:18
    73%

    18 The Israelites went up to Bethel and inquired of God. They said, "Who of us shall go up first to fight against the Benjaminites?" The LORD replied, "Judah shall go first."

  • 2 Kgs 23:1
    72%

    1 The king sent messengers, and they gathered to him all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem.

  • 2 Chr 30:12
    72%

    12 In Judah also, the hand of God was at work to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and the officials, in accordance with the word of the LORD.

  • Jer 50:4
    72%

    4 In those days and at that time,' declares the LORD, 'the people of Israel and the people of Judah will come together, weeping as they go, seeking the LORD their God.

  • 2 Chr 18:4
    72%

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

  • 2 Chr 34:29
    72%

    29 Then the king sent and gathered all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem.

  • 2 Chr 19:3-5
    3 verses
    72%

    3 But there is some good in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart to seek God.

    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.

    5 He appointed judges throughout the land, in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city.

  • 2 Chr 15:15
    72%

    15 All Judah rejoiced over the oath because they had sworn it wholeheartedly. They sought the LORD eagerly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side.

  • 2 Chr 20:20
    72%

    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.'

  • 2 Chr 20:26-29
    4 verses
    71%

    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 13:14
    71%

    14 When Judah turned, they saw that the battle was in front of them and behind them. They cried out to the LORD, and the priests blew the trumpets.

  • Zech 8:21-22
    2 verses
    71%

    21 and the inhabitants of one city will go to another, saying, ‘Let us go at once to entreat the favor of the LORD and seek the LORD of Hosts. I myself am going.’

    22 And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to entreat the favor of the LORD.

  • 2 Chr 23:2
    71%

    2 They went throughout Judah and gathered the Levites from all the cities of Judah and the leaders of the ancestral families of Israel, and they came to Jerusalem.

  • Judg 20:27
    70%

    27 And the Israelites inquired of the LORD (the Ark of the Covenant of God was there in those days),

  • 2 Chr 11:16
    70%

    16 Those from all the tribes of Israel who had set their hearts on seeking the LORD, the God of Israel, followed them to Jerusalem to sacrifice to the LORD, the God of their fathers.

  • 2 Chr 18:31
    70%

    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.

  • 1 Sam 7:5
    70%

    5 Then Samuel said, 'Assemble all Israel at Mizpah, and I will pray to the LORD on your behalf.'

  • 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.

  • 2 Chr 15:4
    70%

    4 But in their trouble, they turned to the LORD, the God of Israel, sought Him, and He was found by them.

  • 2 Chr 17:4
    69%

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

  • 1 Kgs 22:5
    69%

    5 Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, 'Please, first seek an answer from the LORD today.'

  • 2 Chr 17:10
    69%

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

  • Judg 20:1
    69%

    1 Then all the Israelites went out, and the entire assembly came together as one man, from Dan to Beersheba and the land of Gilead, to the LORD at Mizpah.

  • Joel 1:14
    69%

    14 Declare a holy fast; proclaim a solemn assembly. Gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land to the house of the Lord your God, and cry out to the Lord.

  • Jer 4:5
    69%

    5 Declare in Judah and proclaim in Jerusalem, saying, 'Sound the trumpet throughout the land!' Cry aloud and say, 'Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the fortified cities.'

  • Judg 1:2
    68%

    2 The LORD answered, "Judah shall go up. I have given the land into his hand."

  • 2 Chr 20:1
    68%

    1 After this, the Moabites, the Ammonites, and some of the Ammonites joined forces and came to wage war against Jehoshaphat.

  • Jer 30:4
    68%

    4 These are the words the LORD spoke concerning Israel and Judah:

  • 2 Chr 14:7
    68%

    7 Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah bearing large shields and spears, and 280,000 men from Benjamin carrying shields and drawing bows. All of them were mighty warriors.

  • Jer 17:26
    68%

    26 People will come from the cities of Judah and the areas surrounding Jerusalem, from the land of Benjamin, the western foothills, the hill country, and the Negev, bringing burnt offerings, sacrifices, grain offerings, incense, and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.

  • 2 Chr 29:20
    68%

    20 Early in the morning, King Hezekiah gathered the city officials and went up to the house of the LORD.

  • 2 Chr 15:12
    68%

    12 They entered into a covenant to seek the LORD, the God of their ancestors, with all their heart and soul.