2 Chronicles 20:4

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.

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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Chr 19:5 : 5 He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah.
  • Ps 34:5-6 : 5 Look to him and be radiant; do not let your faces be ashamed. 6 This oppressed man cried out and the LORD heard; he saved him from all his troubles.
  • Ps 50:15 : 15 Pray to me when you are in trouble! I will deliver you, and you will honor me!”
  • Ps 60:10-12 : 10 Have you not rejected us, O God? O God, you do not go into battle with our armies. 11 Give us help against the enemy, for any help men might offer is futile. 12 By God’s power we will conquer; he will trample down our enemies.
  • Ps 69:35 : 35 For God will deliver Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah, and his people will again live in them and possess Zion.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 2 Chr 20:3
    82%

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

  • 2 Chr 20:5
    76%

    5Jehoshaphat stood before the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem at the LORD’s temple, in front of the new courtyard.

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

    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!’”

    18Jehoshaphat 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.

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

    12Our God, will you not judge them? For we are powerless against this huge army that attacks us! We don’t know what we should do; we look to you for help.”

    13All the men of Judah were standing before the LORD, along with their infants, wives, and children.

  • 2 Chr 14:4
    73%

    4He ordered Judah to seek the LORD God of their ancestors and to observe his law and commands.

  • Judg 20:18
    73%

    18The Israelites went up to Bethel and asked God,“Who should lead the charge against the Benjaminites?” The LORD said,“Judah should lead.”

  • 2 Kgs 23:1
    72%

    1The King Institutes Religious Reform The king summoned all the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem.

  • 2 Chr 30:12
    72%

    12In Judah God moved the people to unite and carry out the edict of the king and the officers in keeping with the LORD’s message.

  • Jer 50:4
    72%

    4“When that time comes,” says the LORD,“the people of Israel and Judah will return to the land together. They will come back with tears of repentance as they seek the LORD their God.

  • 2 Chr 18:4
    72%

    4Then Jehoshaphat said further to the king of Israel,“First, please seek an oracle from the LORD.”

  • 2 Chr 34:29
    72%

    29The king summoned all the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem.

  • 2 Chr 19:3-5
    3 verses
    72%

    3Nevertheless you have done some good things; you removed the Asherah poles from the land and you were determined to follow God.”

    4Jehoshaphat Appoints Judges Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem. He went out among the people from Beer Sheba to the hill country of Ephraim and encouraged them to follow the LORD God of their ancestors.

    5He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah.

  • 2 Chr 15:15
    72%

    15All Judah was happy about the oath, because they made the vow with their whole heart. They willingly sought the LORD and he responded to them. He made them secure on every side.

  • 2 Chr 20:20
    72%

    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.”

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

    26On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Berachah, where they praised the LORD. So that place is called the Valley of Berachah to this very day.

    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.

    28They entered Jerusalem to the sound of stringed instruments and trumpets and proceeded to the temple of the LORD.

    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 13:14
    71%

    14The men of Judah turned around and realized they were being attacked from the front and the rear. So they cried out for help to the LORD. The priests blew their trumpets,

  • Zech 8:21-22
    2 verses
    71%

    21The inhabitants of one will go to another and say,“Let’s go up at once to ask the favor of the LORD, to seek the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. Indeed, I’ll go with you.”’

    22Many peoples and powerful nations will come to Jerusalem to seek the LORD of Heaven’s Armies and to ask his favor.

  • 2 Chr 23:2
    71%

    2They traveled throughout Judah and assembled the Levites from all the cities of Judah, as well as the Israelite family leaders.They came to Jerusalem,

  • Judg 20:27
    70%

    27The Israelites asked the LORD(for the ark of God’s covenant was there in those days;

  • 2 Chr 11:16
    70%

    16Those among all the Israelite tribes who were determined to worship the LORD God of Israel followed them to Jerusalem to sacrifice to the LORD God of their ancestors.

  • 2 Chr 18:31
    70%

    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 Sam 7:5
    70%

    5Then Samuel said,“Gather all Israel to Mizpah, and I will pray to the LORD on your behalf.”

  • 2 Chr 13:18
    70%

    18That day the Israelites were defeated; the men of Judah prevailed because they relied on the LORD God of their ancestors.

  • 2 Chr 15:4
    70%

    4Because of their distress, they turned back to the LORD God of Israel. They sought him and he responded to them.

  • 2 Chr 17:4
    69%

    4but instead sought the God of his ancestors and obeyed his commands, unlike the Israelites.

  • 1 Kgs 22:5
    69%

    5But then Jehoshaphat said to Israel’s king,“Please seek a message from the LORD this very day.”

  • 2 Chr 17:10
    69%

    10The LORD put fear into all the kingdoms surrounding Judah; they did not make war with Jehoshaphat.

  • Judg 20:1
    69%

    1Civil War Breaks Out All the Israelites from Dan to Beer Sheba and from the land of Gilead left their homes and assembled together before the LORD at Mizpah.

  • Joel 1:14
    69%

    14Announce a holy fast; proclaim a sacred assembly. Gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land to the temple of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD.

  • Jer 4:5
    69%

    5Warning of Coming Judgment The LORD said,“Announce this in Judah and proclaim it in Jerusalem:‘Sound the trumpet throughout the land!’ Shout out loudly,‘Gather together! Let us flee into the fortified cities!’

  • Judg 1:2
    68%

    2The LORD said,“The men of Judah should take the lead. Be sure of this! I am handing the land over to them.”

  • 2 Chr 20:1
    68%

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

  • Jer 30:4
    68%

    4Israel and Judah Will Be Delivered after a Time of Deep Distress So here is what the LORD has to say about Israel and Judah.

  • 2 Chr 14:7
    68%

    7He said to the people of Judah:“Let’s build these cities and fortify them with walls, towers, and barred gates. The land remains ours because we have followed the LORD our God; we have followed him, and he has made us secure on all sides.” So they built the cities and prospered.

  • Jer 17:26
    68%

    26Then people will come here from the towns in Judah, from the villages surrounding Jerusalem, from the territory of Benjamin, from the foothills, from the southern hill country, and from the southern part of Judah. They will come bringing offerings to the temple of the LORD: burnt offerings, sacrifices, grain offerings, and incense along with their thank offerings.

  • 2 Chr 29:20
    68%

    20Early the next morning King Hezekiah assembled the city officials and went up to the LORD’s temple.

  • 2 Chr 15:12
    68%

    12They solemnly agreed to seek the LORD God of their ancestors with their whole heart and being.