2 Chronicles 20:2

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Messengers arrived and reported to Jehoshaphat,“A huge army is attacking you from the other side of the Dead Sea, from the direction of Edom. Look, they are in Hazezon Tamar(that is, En Gedi).”

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Referenced Verses

  • Gen 14:7 : 7 Then they attacked En Mishpat(that is, Kadesh) again, and they conquered all the territory of the Amalekites, as well as the Amorites who were living in Hazazon Tamar.
  • 1 Sam 23:29 : 29 (24:1) Then David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of En Gedi.
  • Song 1:14 : 14 My beloved is like a cluster of henna blossoms in the vineyards of En Gedi.
  • Gen 14:3 : 3 These last five kings joined forces in the Valley of Siddim(that is, the Salt Sea).
  • Num 34:12 : 12 Then the border will continue down the Jordan River and its direction will be to the Salt Sea. This will be your land by its borders that surround it.’”
  • Josh 3:16 : 16 the water coming downstream toward them stopped flowing. It piled up far upstream at Adam(the city near Zarethan); there was no water at all flowing to the sea of the rift valley(the Salt Sea). The people crossed the river opposite Jericho.
  • Josh 15:62 : 62 Nibshan, the city of Salt, and En Gedi– a total of six cities and their towns.

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    1The Lord Gives Jehoshaphat Military Success Later the Moabites and Ammonites, along with some of the Meunites, attacked Jehoshaphat.

  • 2 Chr 20:15-17
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    15He said:“Pay attention, all you people of Judah, residents of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says to you:‘Don’t be afraid and don’t panic because of this huge army! For the battle is not yours, but God’s.

    16Tomorrow march down against them as they come up the Ascent of Ziz. You will find them at the end of the ravine in front of the wilderness of Jeruel.

    17You will not fight in this battle. Take your positions, stand, and watch the LORD deliver you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Don’t be afraid and don’t panic! Tomorrow march out toward them; the LORD is with you!’”

  • 1 Kgs 22:32
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    32When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said,“He must be the king of Israel.” So they turned and attacked him, but Jehoshaphat cried out.

  • 2 Chr 18:30-31
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    30Now the king of Syria had ordered his chariot commanders,“Do not fight common soldiers or high ranking officers; fight only the king of Israel!”

    31When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said,“He must be the king of Israel!” So they turned and attacked him, but Jehoshaphat cried out. The LORD helped him; God lured them away from him.

  • 1 Chr 19:16-17
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    16When the Arameans realized they had been defeated by Israel, they sent for reinforcements from beyond the Euphrates River, led by Shophach the commanding general of Hadadezer’s army.

    17When David was informed, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan River, and marched against them. David deployed his army against the Arameans for battle and they fought against him.

  • 2 Chr 20:24
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    24When the men of Judah arrived at the observation post overlooking the wilderness and looked at the huge army, they saw dead bodies on the ground; there were no survivors!

  • 2 Kgs 12:17
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    17At that time King Hazael of Syria attacked Gath and captured it. Hazael then decided to attack Jerusalem.

  • 1 Kgs 20:1-2
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    1Ben Hadad Invades Israel Now King Ben Hadad of Syria assembled all his army, along with thirty-two other kings with their horses and chariots. He marched against Samaria and besieged and attacked it.

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  • 2 Chr 20:3
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    3Jehoshaphat was afraid, so he decided to seek the LORD’s advice. He decreed that all Judah should observe a fast.

  • 2 Chr 19:2
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    2the prophet Jehu son of Hanani confronted him; he said to King Jehoshaphat,“Is it right to help the wicked and be an ally of those who oppose the LORD? Because you have done this the LORD is angry with you!

  • 2 Sam 10:17
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    17When David was informed, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan River, and came to Helam. The Arameans deployed their forces against David and fought with him.

  • 1 Kgs 20:13
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    13The Lord Delivers Israel Now a prophet visited King Ahab of Israel and said,“This is what the LORD has said,‘Do you see this huge army? Look, I am going to hand it over to you this very day. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’”

  • 2 Kgs 3:12
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    12Jehoshaphat said,“Yes, he receives the LORD’s messages.” So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to visit him.

  • 2 Chr 20:29
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    29All the kingdoms of the surrounding lands were afraid of God when they heard how the LORD had fought against Israel’s enemies.

  • 2 Chr 20:22
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    22When they began to shout and praise, the LORD suddenly attacked the Ammonites, Moabites, and men from Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated.

  • 2 Kgs 6:9
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    9But the prophet sent this message to the king of Israel,“Make sure you don’t pass through this place because Syria is invading there.”

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    27When the Israelites had mustered and had received their supplies, they marched out to face them in battle. When the Israelites deployed opposite them, they were like two small flocks of goats, but the Syrians filled the land.

  • 2 Sam 10:15
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    15When the Arameans realized that they had been defeated by Israel, they consolidated their forces.

  • 2 Sam 10:8
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    8The Ammonites marched out and were deployed for battle at the entrance of the city gate, while the men from Aram Zobah, Rehob, Ish-tob, and Maacah were by themselves in the field.

  • 1 Kgs 22:29
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    29The king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah attacked Ramoth Gilead.

  • 2 Chr 20:27
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    27Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem returned joyfully to Jerusalem with Jehoshaphat leading them; the LORD had given them reason to rejoice over their enemies.

  • 2 Chr 20:20
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    20Early the next morning they marched out to the wilderness of Tekoa. When they were ready to march, Jehoshaphat stood up and said:“Listen to me, you people of Judah and residents of Jerusalem! Trust in the LORD your God and you will be safe! Trust in the message of his prophets and you will win.”

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    6The Lord had caused the Syrian camp to hear the sound of chariots and horses and a large army. Then they said to one another,“Look, the king of Israel has paid the kings of the Hittites and Egypt to attack us!”

  • 1 Chr 19:14
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    14So Joab and his men marched toward the Arameans to do battle, and they fled before him.

  • 1 Kgs 20:22-23
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    10Now the Ammonites, Moabites, and men from Mount Seir are coming! When Israel came from the land of Egypt, you did not allow them to invade these lands. They bypassed them and did not destroy them.

  • 2 Kgs 16:5-6
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  • 2 Chr 24:23-24
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  • 1 Kgs 20:19
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  • 2 Sam 24:6
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